Director of Women's Basketball Operations

Job Description Summary The University of Maryland Eastern Shore invites applicants to apply for a full‑time, twelve‑month, contractual, exempt position with limited benefits. The position reports directly to the Head Women’s Basketball Coach. The Director of Women’s Basketball Operations will be tasked with promoting the program and day‑to‑day administrative operations, including communication with both internal and external constituencies (NCAA, MEAC, etc.), facility scheduling, planning and coordinating all aspects of team travel for away contests, and managing the basketball program’s budget. Salary: $45,000 – $50,000. Benefits Health Insurance – Contingent Category II employees may participate in the State Health Insurance Program and Prescription Plans, and may participate in supplemental retirement plans approved by the State of Maryland. Annual Leave – Five (5) days of accrued annual leave. Sick Leave – Three (3) days of accrued sick leave. Holidays – Eight holidays (New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, the Friday after Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day). Responsibilities Plans and coordinates all aspects of team travel for away contests, develops travel itineraries, coordinates transportation, hotel arrangements, meals, practice sites and 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 the team and manages logistics, coordinates problem resolutions. Manages the 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 the 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 tasks as assigned. Physical Demands May be required to perform physical work requiring bending, stooping, reaching, carrying, and frequent heavy lifting. May be required to work in adverse weather conditions. May be required to wear and work in personal protective equipment. May be required to operate a variety of equipment to include office equipment. Minimum Qualifications Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. Experience: High School, Collegiate or Professional coaching experience. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Knowledge of Intercollegiate Athletics and the rules set forth by governing bodies (NCAA, MEAC); knowledge of basketball strategies; ability to work effectively within a team environment; ability to establish and maintain good working relationships; ability to communicate effectively. Application Materials Cover letter. Resume. List of names of three current professional references (current or past supervisor) including e‑mail address and telephone number. 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. Title IX Statement The University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) complies with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, which prohibits discrimination (including sexual harassment and sexual violence) based on sex in the University’s educational programs and activities. Title IX also prohibits retaliation for asserting or otherwise participating in claims of sex discrimination or harassment. #J-18808-Ljbffr