Director of Women's Basketball Operations

University of Maryland Eastern Shore

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The University of Maryland Eastern Shore invites applicants to apply for a for full-time, twelve-month, contractual, exempt position with limited benefits. The position reports directly to the Head Women's Basketball Coach. The Director of Women's Basketball Operations (UMES) will be tasked with promoting the program and day-to-day administrative operations, including communication with both internal and external (NCAA, MEAC, etc.) constituencies, facility scheduling, planning and coordinating all aspects of team travel for away contests; and managing the basketball program’s budget.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• High School, Collegiate or Professional coaching experience.
• Knowledge of Intercollegiate Athletics and the rules set forth by the governing bodies; NCAA, and MEAC.
• Knowledge of basketball strategies.
• Ability to work effectively within a team environment.
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Must be able to show acceptable documentation establishing the right to accept employment in the United States of America without employer sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Plans and coordinates all aspects of team travel for away contests. develops travel itineraries, coordinates transportation, hotel arrangements, meals, practice sites/times, to meet NCAA rules and regulations.
• Ensures appropriate per diems are allocated to players, coaches and others in travel party, reconciles all travel expenses, travels with team and manages logistics, coordinates problem resolutions.
• Manages basketball program budget, ensuring expenses are within the rules and regulations of the university, Foundation and the NCAA.
• Prepares, analyzes and interprets the team’s financial condition by monitoring financial reports, recording significant changes and making recommendations to the coach.
• Prepares and reviews fiscal related documents such as requisitions, quotations, purchase orders, travel and other fiscal documents for compliance with applicable laws, and with university, Foundation, and NCAA policies, procedures, rules and regulations.
• Monitors student-athlete livelihood including on-campus housing issues, meal plans, financial aid applications and status, limitations of practice hours, class attendance, study hall hours, and per diem money during school holidays and breaks.
• Works with vendors to order, design, logo (within branding guidelines), and distribute uniforms/gear to members of program.
• Secures facilities on a day-to-day basis for all home and away practice times; and serves as a liaison with facilities on scheduling.
• Collaborates with visiting basketball teams to coordinate scheduling of practice times, and assists visiting teams with game day needs, such as pre-game meals.
• Records game statistics as required and presents statistics and analysis as requested.
• Hires, supervises, and evaluates team managers and ball-kids; and selects and monitors program volunteers.
• Assists with video editing systems, providing game day management, assist with designing graphics and contest of recruiting materials, managing the budget, paying small dollar invoices, assisting with P-card reconciliation for Head coach as needed.
• Assist in the recruitment of student-athletes under the direction of the Head Coach.
• Exhibits the highest professional standards and ethical behavior with regard to adherence to NCAA, Conference, University and the Department of Athletics code of ethics.
• Performs other related as assigned.

Benefits

• Health Insurance - Contingent Category II employees may participate in the State Health Insurance Program and Prescription Plans that are available to state employees. Additionally, Contingent II employees may participate in supplemental retirement plans approved by the State of Maryland and the USM per laws and regulations
• Annual Leave - Five (5) days of accrued annual
• Sick Leave - Three (3) days of accrued sick leave
• Holidays -Eight (8) holidays – New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, the Friday after Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level