Director of Women’s Basketball Operations

Cornell University•Ithaca, MI

1d•$65,447 - $75,632•Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Operations, Women’s Basketball coordinates all operations of the Cornell University Women’s Basketball Team in accordance with Cornell, NCAA, and Ivy League rules. This role provides support for the women’s basketball staff and team by managing the day-to-day administrative operations of the program and working closely with the coaches, student-athletes, and colleagues in the Department of Athletics and Physical Education. The efforts of this position are done in collaboration with the Facilities Staff, the Cornell Sports Marketing staff, and Athletic Communications staff in order to support the advancement of the basketball community at Cornell. This individual assists the head coach with logistics to support the team, including but not limited to arranging team travel, organizing meals at home and on the road, planning and supporting alumni and team reunion activities, supervising social media content, planning logistics for recruiting visits, and managing equipment needs for the team. Additional responsibilities include uploading, breakdown, and sharing of team practice, scout, and game film. Frequent evening and weekend work is required, as well as travel during the basketball season.

Requirements

Associate’s Degree with two to four years of experience in a comparable role, or equivalent combination of education and experience
Strong communication skills
In-depth operation knowledge of all associated video equipment
Familiarity with and the ability to operate film and computer technology to support a nationally-competitive basketball team
Experience with event and operations management
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word and Excel primarily)
Experience working directly with people from various socioeconomic backgrounds.
Experience incorporating the perspectives of multiple communities.
Ability to advocate for individuals from a broad range of backgrounds.

Nice To Haves

Experience as an NCAA basketball player
Working knowledge of NCAA and Ivy League rules and procedures, or the ability to quickly learn such rules and procedures
Working knowledge of Cornell University policies and procedures
Successful work experience at a highly-selective academic institution

Responsibilities

Coordinates all operations of the Cornell University Women’s Basketball Team in accordance with Cornell, NCAA, and Ivy League rules.
Manages the day-to-day administrative operations of the program.
Arranges team travel.
Organizes meals at home and on the road.
Plans and supports alumni and team reunion activities.
Supervises social media content.
Plans logistics for recruiting visits.
Manages equipment needs for the team.
Uploads, breaks down, and shares team practice, scout, and game film.