Director of Women's Basketball Operations
About The Position
Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance the state and build a better world through education, research, and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, fostering a welcoming climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery, and the spread of new ideas and innovations. The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation’s strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life. As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education
- At least three years of relevant sport team operations experience at the NCAA collegiate level
- Experience with budget planning and management
- Experience with sport team travel coordination and expense reports
- Coaching experience in the sport of women’s basketball at the NCAA collegiate level
- Knowledge of NCAA and SEC rules and regulations
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team; motivated self-starter
- Proficiency in computer applications and sports management software
- Proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Workday
- Experience with Women’s Basketball operations, including team scheduling and team travel at the NCAA Division I level
- Experience managing charter flights
- Knowledge and experience with NCAA Division I Women’s Basketball as a student-athlete, coach, or administrator
Responsibilities
- Overseeing the administrative and operational functions of the Razorback Women’s Basketball program.
- Serving as a primary liaison between the program and various athletic department units.
- Coordinating team logistics, travel arrangements for student-athletes, coaching staff, and recruits.
- Supporting the planning and execution of team events.
- Managing budget planning and tracking.
- Maintaining the team communication and scheduling platform.
- Assisting with the administration of home women’s basketball games.
- Contributing to the coaching and development of student-athletes through on-court instruction, skill development, and other coaching responsibilities as assigned by the Head Women’s Basketball Coach.
- Supporting the coordination of official and unofficial recruiting visits.
- Working closely with coaches, current and former student-athletes, recruits, and other stakeholders to promote the overall efficiency and success of the program.
- Ensuring regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance.
- Creating and maintaining collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.
Benefits
- University contributions to health insurance
- University contributions to dental insurance
- University contributions to life insurance
- University contributions to disability insurance
- Tuition waivers for employees and their families
- 12 official holidays
- Immediate leave accrual
- Choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
