Assistant Coach/Director of WBB Operations (39200)

Position Information

Posting Detail Information

Working Position Title

Assistant Coach/Director of WBB Operations (39200)

Classification

Coach, Assistant

Position Number

00039200

Open Date

Position Information

Posting Detail Information

Working Position Title

Assistant Coach/Director of WBB Operations (39200)

Classification

Coach, Assistant

Position Number

00039200

Open Date

06/10/2025

Close Date

Priority Review Date

06/23/2025

Employee Class

Staff

Full-Time/Part Time

Full-Time

FTE

1.00

Position Status

Temporary

FLSA

Exempt

Job code

1170

Union Representation

Non-Union

Union Code

N/A

Unit/Department

Intercollegiate Athletics

College/Unit

Intercollegiate Athletics

Division

Div Intercollegiate Athletics

Location

CC 204

Link to Department Website or Custom Search Page

https://niuhuskies.com/

Position Summary, Requirements, and Qualifications

Position Summary, Requirements, and Qualifications

| Overview |
Northern Illinois University (NIU) ) is accepting applications for the position of Assistant Coach/Women’s Basketball Operations. This position is a full-time 12- month position with benefits.

Northern Illinois University is a world-class, research-focused public institution that attracts students from across Illinois, the country and the world and currently serves more than 15,600 students. NIU’s vision is to be an engine for innovation to advance social mobility; promote personal, professional and intellectual growth; and transform the world through research, artistry, teaching and outreach. Our mission is to empower students through educational excellence and experiential learning as we pursue knowledge, share our research and artistry, and engage communities for the benefit of the region, state, nation and world. Centrally located in DeKalb, Northern Illinois University is 30 miles west of Aurora, 65 miles west of Chicago, 36 miles west of Naperville, and 45 miles southeast of Rockford. | | Position Summary |
As Director for Women’s Basketball Operations, this employee is responsible for directly leading and executing strategies, program procedures and policies as it relates to the NIU Women’s Basketball program’s daily operations.

This position manages the women’s basketball program and is a vital part of assisting the Head Women’s Basketball Coach adhere to Bylaw 11.1.1.1 Responsibility of the Head Coach by communicating, monitoring and documenting compliance matters that occur within the program with the head coach directly. As the gatekeeper to the women’s basketball program, this position is required to be knowledgeable and understand the game of basketball and compliance with NCAA, conference and institutional requirements.

This position is the direct contact to the department heads of Equipment Operations, Athletic Training, Academic Services and Sports Performance for all matters related to the women’s basketball program including making executive decisions as it relates to the student-athlete experience and well-being within these areas. | | Essential Duties and Responsibilities |
NCAA Compliance – 25%

1. Makes executive decisions and executes plans of action for all aspects of the women’s basketball program to include, but not limited to, the safety and conduct of the team.
2. Identify and analyze performance errors utilizing video tapes, game film and practice situations.
3. Utilize consistent and objective criteria in judging an athlete’s ability from tape and give appropriate feedback.
4. Maintaining appropriate practice, recruiting, travel, and community engagement within NCAA compliance guidelines; executes NCAA and MAC required compliance paperwork related to roster management, recruiting and eligibility.
5. Solely responsible for the oversight and execution of visiting teams and official and unofficial recruiting visits.
6. Ensures NCAA, NIU, and MAC regulation and policy compliance by all coaches, staff, student athletes, and visiting teams.
7. Analyzes, develops and submits for final approval within Athletic Department protocol and executes direct management of women’s basketball operational budget to include decision making of all team travel as it relates to budget control and equity conformity.
8. Conducts contract negotiations and prepares financial sections of proposals for all team travel and.
9. Works cooperatively with Sport Administrator on issues requiring administrative input or approvals based on standard operating procedures of the University or Athletic department.

Long Range Planning – 20%

1. Participates in the development and implementation of the women’s basketball program and NIU Athletics departmental objectives and long-range planning to include Strategic Plan development, policies and procedures implementation and annual review thereof, and professional development of staff.
2. Provides comprehensive reports and detailed analyses for administrative use by the Director of Athletics, Senior Associate Athletics Director, and Head Coach and is responsible for reviewing and presenting reports as it pertains to the women’s basketball program.

Administration – 15%

1. Assists in the administration of the entire sport program, as assigned.
2. This position has specific responsibility to coordinate all non-conference scheduling for the women’s basketball program, with specific emphasis of monitoring and managing the programs national and regional competitive ranking.

Safety & Conduct – 15%

1. Responsible for development, safety and conduct of the program.
2. Responsible for implementation and communication of program’s emergency response plan.
3. Oversees hotel selection and meal planning for program needs.
4. Independently determines venue safety and dependability for student-athletes and staff and ensures meals are in compliance with program nutritional plan.
5. Builds relationships with venue management and other local vendors and makes final decisions on hotel and meal acceptance based on the needs of student-athletes, student-athlete parents/families, coaching staff, and support staff.
6. Has full autonomy to make changes to best take care of the needs of student-athletes, coaching staff, support staff, administration, donors, and families, as applicable.

Academic Support – 10%

1. Direct oversight and execution responsibilities of providing an overall positive educational environment for our student-athletes conducive to learning, athletic development, social growth, and preparing them for life beyond college.
2. Directly responsible for decisions on various aspects for student-athletes with multiple campus areas, including housing, admissions and financial aid and NCAA initial eligibility certifications.
3. Directly communicates, especially when Head Coach is unable to per NCAA rules, with various campus entities, both within Athletics, as well as the rest of the University and coordination of community events and community service.
4. Represents the unit and Head Coach on various internal/external committees as required of this position.

Recruitment – 10%

1. Responsible for coordinating official and unofficial visits for potential recruitment of student-athletes (PSA’s).
2. Communicates with PSA’s and their families on travel arrangements and individual needs, building relationships and promoting a positive experience for both PSA’s and their families before and during their visits.
3. Makes independent judgement on individual requests as it relates to budgetary constraints and/or the loss of a PSA to the program.
4. Facilitates campus tours with PSA’s and their guests to continue lines of communication and relationship building.
5. Works with campus constituents in facilitating individual meetings with faculty and areas of interest for PSA’s.
6. Builds on campus communiversity initiative by solidifying relationships with local vendors to be a part of official/unofficial visits.

Game Day/Public Relations – 5%

1. Oversight of program game-day events, monthly community coaches show and annual program reception.
2. Includes developing marketing strategy and implementation of strategy among multiple community stakeholders.

| | Minimum Required Qualifications (Civil Service) |
N/A | | Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) (Civil Service) |
N/A | | Specialty Factors (Civil Service) |
N/A | | Preferred Qualifications (Civil Service) |
N/A | | Minimum Required Qualifications (SPS) |
1. Bachelor’s degree. 2. Six (6) months involved with intercollegiate athletics and/or collegiate women’s basketball experience (player or manager). 

| | Additional Requirements (SPS) |
1. Have thorough knowledge of NCAA, conference, and institutional rules and conduct program within those rules. As a staff member within the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics, you are responsible for knowledge of and compliance with National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA) regulations, both those general in nature and those which apply directly to your position’s responsibilities. 2. Strict adherence to all applicable governing policies, procedures, and regulations of the NCAA is required and is a condition of your employment. 3. Ability to relate to the female student-athlete. 4. Demonstrated strong verbal, written and interpersonal skills. 5. Demonstrated organizational skills. 6. Demonstrated computer skills in Microsoft Word and Excel.

| | Preferred Qualifications (SPS) |
- Master’s degree. - Minimum three (3) years of work experience with intercollegiate athletics or at a university, preferably Division 1.

| | Physical demands/requirements |
- Sitting, standing, walking, running, occasionally lifting up to 50 lbs.

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Appointment and Compensation Details

Appointment and Compensation Details

| Anticipated Appointment Start Date | 07/16/25 | | Anticipated Appointment End Date | | | Percent of Staff Year | 1.00 | | Standard Hours Per Week | 37.50 | | Working Hours | Varies; Days, Nights, and Weekends | | Salary | $30,000.00/annually; NIU offers a robust benefits package. | | Hourly or Semi-monthly Pay Rate/Range | $1,250.00/semi-monthly | | Earn Type | Salary |

Application Procedure

Application Procedure

| Application Procedure |
For full consideration, please visit https://employment.niu.edu/po... to submit the following materials by 6/23/2025 :

Required Documents:

• Cover Letter – Please include your interest in employment with NIU and how your previous experiences position you for success in the role for which you are applying.
• Current Resume
• List of Three Professional References
• Unofficial Transcripts (Official Required on Hire)

Applications submitted after 6/23/2025 are welcomed but will be considered as needed. | | Special Instructions | | | Quick Link to Applicant | https://employment.niu.edu/postings/8... | | Is Background Check Required? | Yes | | EEO Statement Summary |
In accordance with applicable statutes and regulations, NIU is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, religion, age, disability (physical and mental), marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender (identity and expression), political affiliation, or any other factor unrelated to professional qualifications, and will comply with all applicable federal and state statutes, regulations and orders pertaining to nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action.

The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

Ethics and Compliance Officer, Title IX Coordinator
Health Services Building Room 230
TitleIXCoordinator@niu.edu
815-753-5560 | | Visa Policy |

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

| | ADA Accommodation |
NIU remains committed to ensuring that its recruitment and application procedures include full opportunities for applicants with disabilities. Employment opportunities will not be denied to anyone because of the need to make accommodations for a person’s disability during either the application or interview process. An applicant who believes they require an accommodation to participate in the employment process due to a disability may request that accommodation through the Accommodation Request Form. For further assistance, please contact the office of Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity (AAEO) at ada@niu.edu. | | Safety Information |
NIU provides annual reports on campus security and fire safety.
Read the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report.
Contact the Ethics and Compliance Office at 815-753-9364 for a hard copy. |

Applicant Documents

Required Documents 1. Resume/Curriculum Vitae 2. Cover Letter 3. Transcripts (unofficial with official required at hire) 4. List of at least 3 Professional References

Optional Documents 1. Military Discharge Documents ONLY (DD214/DD215/NGB22/DD256) 2. Other

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