Director of Men's Basketball Operations

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Job Category:

Limited

Employment Type:

Regular

Job Profile:

Athl Prog Operations Dir

Job Duties:

Under the general supervision of the Head Coach, act as the Director of Operations for a Division I Men's Basketball program in accordance with NCAA, Big Ten, and University regulations. Duties include: assisting in the day-to-day operations of the Men's Basketball office; developing and maintaining the annual budget; coordinating all travel; coordinating practice, game and facility schedules; serving as a liaison with compliance office ensuring adherence to Big Ten and NCAA rules; serving as a liaison with the Men's Basketball Sports Administrator; serving as a liaison with the Academic Services Office, Sports Medicine, Athletic Business Office, Video Services and Equipment Room, etc.; and other duties as assigned.

Current Employees: If you are currently employed at any of the Universities of Wisconsin, log in to Jobs Hub to apply through the internal application process.

Job Category:

Limited

Employment Type:

Regular

Job Profile:

Athl Prog Operations Dir

Job Duties:

Under the general supervision of the Head Coach, act as the Director of Operations for a Division I Men's Basketball program in accordance with NCAA, Big Ten, and University regulations. Duties include: assisting in the day-to-day operations of the Men's Basketball office; developing and maintaining the annual budget; coordinating all travel; coordinating practice, game and facility schedules; serving as a liaison with compliance office ensuring adherence to Big Ten and NCAA rules; serving as a liaison with the Men's Basketball Sports Administrator; serving as a liaison with the Academic Services Office, Sports Medicine, Athletic Business Office, Video Services and Equipment Room, etc.; and other duties as assigned.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Travels with assigned team to ensure compliance with applicable state and university rules

• Monitors the unit or program budget and approves unit expenditures

• Schedules logistics, secures resources and finalizes team scheduling of facilities and travel for games, practices, camps, clinics, and special events

• Evaluates existing strategies, policies, and procedures and makes recommendations to unit leadership for program enhancement and ensures compliance with existing requirements

• Monitors student-athlete academic eligibility and status to ensure compliance with established rules and regulations

• Exercises supervisory authority, including hiring, transferring, suspending, promoting, managing conduct and performance, discharging, assigning, rewarding, disciplining, and/or approving hours worked of at least 2.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) employees

Department:

Athletics, Men's Basketball

Compensation:

Starting salary depends on qualifications, with a minimum of $87,112 per year.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two to five years of intercollegiate athletic experience is preferred.
• An understanding of NCAA, Big Ten and University rules and regulations is also preferred.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree required

How to Apply:

To ensure full consideration, please submit your completed application no later than 11:55 p.m. CST on the Apply By date. Your application should include:

1. A cover letter detailing how your qualifications and experiences align with the responsibilities of the position.

2. A comprehensive resume.

Please note that reference checks will be conducted for finalists. Applicants selected to proceed in the selection process will be notified directly. All applicants will receive notification once a final selection has been made and the search is complete.

Conditions of Appointment: This is a 100% Academic Staff appointment. Salary will be assigned within the appropriate range, commensurate with the candidate's qualifications and experience. An excellent benefits package is also included. Successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.

Contact Information:

Kayla Weisensel at kw4@athletics.wisc.edu or by phone at 608-262-6340. Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

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