Director of Player Development, Recruiting and External Relations

University of Oregon•Eugene, OR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Oregon Intercollegiate Athletic Department's primary purpose is to provide a unique opportunity for student-athletes to be developed, tested, and encouraged to reach their maximum potential in every aspect of their lives. It is the steadfast goal of the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics to provide the most outstanding student-athlete experience by helping them to achieve excellence, both in the classroom and in their chosen sport. The department has approximately 290 administrative & classified employees and hosts over 600,000 spectators annually and represents the University of Oregon in athletic competition with other universities & colleges. The men’s basketball Director of Player Development, Recruiting and External Relations will be responsible for several crucial aspects of sustaining the success of the Oregon men’s basketball program. The Director of Player Development, Recruiting and External Relations is responsible for managing the efficient operation of the men’s basketball program, including player development and student-athlete experience, monitoring and evaluating student-athletes in the NCAA Transfer Portal, alumni and donor relations, and scouting, game preparation, and film review.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree
Five years of playing and/or coaching within a collegiate Division I men's basketball, Power Four (P4) program
Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills
Ability to multi-task and respond to immediate needs while managing day-to-day activities
Ability to work effectively with faculty, staff and students from a variety of diverse backgrounds
Understanding of NCAA rules and regulations
Ability to work in a networked way, emphasizing collaboration in a complex environment
Ability to perform detail-oriented work accurately and to communicate effectively with a diverse population
Ability to build strong relationships with all constituents
Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, XO’s video systems, and database technologies