Department Code
34104-7028
Job Title
Director of Women's Basketball Operations
Commitment to On-Campus Experience
Syracuse University is committed to delivering an exceptional student experience through vibrant, engaged campus communities. This position is based at the above campus location and requires regular in-person presence to support our students, collaborate with colleagues, and contribute to our thriving academic environment. Syracuse University values the collaboration, mentorship, and spontaneous connections that happen when our community works together on campus. Remote work arrangements are limited in accordance with University policy.
Pay Determination
Pay rates at Syracuse University are based on a combination of factors including, but not limited to, the job responsibilities; the candidate’s education, training, work experience and key competencies; the university’s strategic priorities; internal peer equity; applicable federal, state, local laws, grant funding and contractual requisites; and external market analyses.
Hours
Standard University business hours
8:30am – 5:00pm (academic year)
8:00am – 4:30pm (summer)
Hours may vary based on operational needs.
Unionized Position Code
Not Applicable
Job Description
The Director of Women’s Basketball Operations is responsible for managing the efficient operation of the women’s basketball office, including all team travel; liaison with department support services, compliance office, and administration; responsible for budget/financial management; overseeing gameday activities; and, at the direction of the WBB coaching staff, assist with the coordination of recruit visits. Must adhere to all departmental policies and procedures, as well as the rules and regulations of the University, Atlantic Coast Conference, and the NCAA.
Education and Experience
- Master’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience is necessary.
Skills and Knowledge
- Business background and collegiate basketball experience required.
- Strong working knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.
- Ability to manage, evaluate and direct activities of various employees at varying levels.
- Must possess the ability to work extended hours, meet project deadlines and work under time constraint pressure.
- Excellent management and organizational skills and knowledge of computer software.
- Strong familiarity, understanding of, and practical experience with major issues concerning student-athlete welfare and conduct, academic enhancement and performance, and role of and relationship between intercollegiate athletics and higher education.
- Strong analytical, written and verbal communication, presentation and interpersonal skills combined with the ability to successfully interact with diverse individuals from both University and community related constituencies for maximizing University and departmental goals, objectives, relationships and representation.
- Established history of quality relationships with staff, coaches, student-athletes, administrators, parents, donors, and University faculty and staff preferred.
Responsibilities
- Administrative duties and projects assigned by Head Coach and Deputy Athletic Director. Such duties include liaison with officials, including compiling and reporting ratings.
- Responsible for overseeing practice operations, including practice and facility scheduling, meals, and manager coordination.
- Assist with non-conference game scheduling. Coordination of student-athletes schedules and obligations.
- Assist with the coordination of all paperwork for incoming student-athletes, including admissions, compliance, housing, financial aid, eligibility and clearinghouse data.
- Maintain thorough understanding of University, ACC, and NCAA rules and regulations.
- Manage all aspects of team travel, including arranging flights (charter manifests), buses, hotel accommodations, developing itineraries and schedules, managing per diem, and making alternate arrangements when unexpected situations arise.
- Assists Deputy AD with post-season coordination, planning and managing team/staff travel for the event(s).
- Operate a program that is fiscally responsible and maintains a balanced budget.
- Prepare annual budget plan and proactively monitor expenditures to ensure a balanced budget.
- Work collaboratively with staff as the financial reviewer for travel vouchers, employee expense vouchers, departmental purchase requisitions, apparel and equipment, credit card reconciliations, and all purchases that will affect the budget.
- At the direction of the Women’s Basketball coaching staff, coordinate recruiting visits, including schedules, hotel and meal arrangements.
- Serves as liaison with department’s marketing, media relations, fund-raising, ticket office, training room staff, Athletics Facilities Director, and Dome staff.
- On-court and other duties as assigned.
Physical Requirements
Not Applicable
Tools/Equipment
Not Applicable
Application Instructions
In addition to completing an online application, please attach a resume and cover letter.
About Syracuse University
Syracuse University is a private, international research university with distinctive academics, diversely unique offerings, and an undeniable spirit. Located in the geographic heart of New York State, with a global footprint, and over 150 years of history, Syracuse University offers a quintessential college experience.
The scope of Syracuse University is a testament to its strengths: a pioneering history dating back to 1870; a choice of more than 200 majors, 100 minors, and 200 advanced degree programs offered across the University’s 13 schools and colleges; over 15,000 undergraduates and over 6,000 graduate students; more than a quarter of a million alumni in 160 countries; and a student population from all 50 U.S. states and 123 countries. For more information, please visit http://www.syracuse.edu.
About the Syracuse area
Syracuse is a medium-sized city situated in the geographic center of New York State approximately 250 miles northwest of New York City. The metro-area population totals approximately 500,000. The area offers a low cost of living and provides many social, cultural, and recreational options, including parks, museums, festivals, professional regional theater, and premier shopping venues. Syracuse and Central New York present a wide range of seasonal recreation and attractions ranging from water skiing and snow skiing, hiking in the Adirondacks, touring the historic sites, visiting wineries along the Finger Lakes, and biking on trails along the Erie Canal.
EEO Statement
Syracuse University is an equal-opportunity institution. The University prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship, ethnicity, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law to the extent prohibited by law. This nondiscrimination policy covers admissions, employment, and access to and treatment in University programs, services, and activities.
Commitment to Supporting and Hiring Veterans
Syracuse University has a long history of engaging veterans and the military-connected community through its educational programs, community outreach, and employment programs. After World War II, Syracuse University welcomed more than 10,000 returning veterans to our campus, and those veterans literally transformed Syracuse University into the national research institution it is today. The University’s contemporary commitment to veterans builds on this historical legacy, and extends to both class-leading initiatives focused on making an SU degree accessible and affordable to the post-9/11 generation of veterans, and also programs designed to position Syracuse University as the employer of choice for military veterans, members of the Guard and Reserve, and military family members.
Commitment to a Respectful and Welcoming Community
Syracuse University fosters a welcoming learning environment where students, faculty, administrators, staff, curriculum, social activities, governance, and all aspects of campus life reflect a broad range of perspectives and experiences. The University community values the many similarities and differences among individuals and groups. At Syracuse, we are committed to preparing students to engage with and appreciate the richness of backgrounds, beliefs, and experiences that shape our society. To achieve this, we strive to cultivate a community that respects and encourages open dialogue, understanding, and mutual respect.
