Director Of Women's Basketball Operations

Position Title Director of Women's Basketball Operations Job Type Staff Position Information

The University of Maryland Eastern Shore invites resumes for full-time, twelve-month, contractual, exempt position with limited benefits. The position reports directly to the Head Women's Basketball Coach. Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

The Director of Women's Basketball 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.

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.

• Assists 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.

Classification 27-0000 Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree

• High School, Collegiate and/or Professional coaching experience.

Preferred Qualifications Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• 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 communication effectively.

Certifications/Registrations

N/A

EEO Statement

UMES is an EEO/AA employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, age, sex, color, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or political affiliation. Minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate must be able to show acceptable documentation establishing the right to accept employment in the United States of America without employer sponsorship.

FLSA Exempt Salary Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number S00684P Application/Resume deadline Open Until Filled Yes Resume/Application Process

Resumes will be accepted until the position is filled. Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and the names of three current professional references (current or past supervisor) including e-mail address, and telephone number (current supervisor will not be contacted without the candidate's prior consent). All applicants must apply using the new online application system. Please visit https://umes.peopleadmin.com/postings to apply. The successful candidate must be able to show acceptable documentation establishing the right to accept employment in the United States of America without employer sponsorship.

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