Director of Operations, Women's Basketball

JOB DESCRIPTION

The University of Virginia is a highly competitive Division I program committed to academic and athletic excellence. The Department of Athletics at the University of Virginia is now accepting applications for a Director of Operations, Women's Basketball. This position is to provide support to the Women’s Basketball coaching staff in all phases of the program. This position must also uphold the mission of the University of Virginia athletic department and the institution and be in compliance with University, Conference, and NCAA rules.

 Essential Functions

• Coordinate team travel logistic for home and away games.
• Assist with the development of annual travel budget and monitor all travel expenses in a fiscal year. Coordinate all land and air transportation and hotel arrangements.
• Arrange for team meals.

Daily Operations

• Work with the coaching staff with the flow of daily correspondence and day to day operations of running a sport program. Work with coaches to develop short and long range planning. Makes recommendations to coaches to improve/change current policies/procedures Coordinate Academic Support and Monitoring of Academic Progress
• Serve as the liaison to the Director of Compliance for admission procedures and assist in filing with the NCAA Eligibility Center for all prospective student-athletes. Coordinate team activities
• Prepare monthly calendar for team events, practices, community service, marketing initiatives and media relations.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The University of Virginia is a highly competitive Division I program committed to academic and athletic excellence. The Department of Athletics at the University of Virginia is now accepting applications for a Director of Operations, Women's Basketball. This position is to provide support to the Women’s Basketball coaching staff in all phases of the program. This position must also uphold the mission of the University of Virginia athletic department and the institution and be in compliance with University, Conference, and NCAA rules.

 Essential Functions

• Coordinate team travel logistic for home and away games.
• Assist with the development of annual travel budget and monitor all travel expenses in a fiscal year. Coordinate all land and air transportation and hotel arrangements.
• Arrange for team meals.

Daily Operations

• Work with the coaching staff with the flow of daily correspondence and day to day operations of running a sport program. Work with coaches to develop short and long range planning. Makes recommendations to coaches to improve/change current policies/procedures Coordinate Academic Support and Monitoring of Academic Progress
• Serve as the liaison to the Director of Compliance for admission procedures and assist in filing with the NCAA Eligibility Center for all prospective student-athletes. Coordinate team activities
• Prepare monthly calendar for team events, practices, community service, marketing initiatives and media relations.
• Coordinate and organize the end of year banquet and senior send off for each season.
• Schedule and oversee all logistics of events. Coordinate Summer Camps
• Create and distribute brochure for annual summer camp. Record all camp enrollment, process camp payments and participate in on-ice activities associated with the camps.
• Alumni/Donor Correspondence
• Send out email newsletter about coaches, previous games, future games, UVA players in the pros, etc.

Additional Information Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Oral communication skills
• Written communication skills
• General budgeting and accounting skills
• Computer skills, ability to use email and internet functions
• Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations
• Ability to handle administrative paper work
• Ability to work under stressful conditions
• Ability to make quick and smart decisions
• Ability to relate to individuals from diverse backgrounds
• Insurable to drive a vehicle for the University
• OTHER DUTIES ASSIGNED BY HEAD COACH ​

Minimum Requirements

Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent (4+ years') related experience
Experience; Some working knowledge of the sport program to be supported
Licensure: None

Physical Requirements

This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings, and programs.

About the Position

The salary range for this position will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The selected candidate will pass a background check. This position will not sponsor applicants for work visas. This is a full-time position with UVa benefits. Employees benefits package highlights include:

• Moving and relocation reimbursement assistance
• 22 days of paid time off, increasing with service; 13+ paid holidays each year, in addition to paid time off
• Parental and Community Service Leave
• Health plan with options to meet healthcare and financial needs available immediately
• Retirement benefits
• Tuition and professional development benefits after the first six months of employment
• Employee wellness program featuring activities to earn up to $500/year.

To Apply

Please do not submit application materials directly to staff of the Department of Athletics, as only applications received through this system will be accepted. Internal applicants must apply through their UVA Workday profile by searching ‘Find Jobs.’ Complete an application online with the following documents: 

• Resume
• Cover letter 
• Contact information for three references

Applications that do not contain all required documents will not receive full consideration.  For questions about the application process, please contact Michele Jarman, Academic Recruiter.

The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician’s Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff.  We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences.  We are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, and family medical or genetic information.

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