ASSISTANT DIRECTOR / OPERATIONS & PLAYER DEVELOPMENT / MEN'S BASKETBALL

About the role

The Assistant Director of Men’s Basketball Operations and Player Development serves a key role in supporting the daily administration, organization, and operational success of the NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball program. This position is responsible for assisting with player development initiatives and overseeing a variety of operational functions that contribute to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the program.

Responsibilities

• Aid in the administration, organization, and day-to-day operation of the Men’s Basketball program.
• Support player development initiatives and student-athlete engagement efforts while serving as a resource to help connect student-athletes with university and athletics department support services.
• Cook up and manage operational functions including team travel, logistics, recruiting support, compliance documentation, equipment and inventory management, and budget-related purchasing processes.
• Assist with the planning and execution of camps, clinics, community engagement initiatives, and special events.
• Collaborate with student-athletes, athletics staff, campus partners, and external stakeholders to support program objectives and ensure compliance with NCAA, conference, and institutional policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of program and departmental goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• At least 1 year of experience in collegiate athletics, basketball operations, student-athlete development, athletic administration, or a related field.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively with student-athletes and individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to compliance with NCAA, conference, and institutional rules and regulations.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and travel as required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Collegiate men’s basketball playing experience.
• Experience with technology utilized in collegiate men’s basketball programs (Synergy, Sports Code, Teamworks, Fast Scout, Hudl. etc.).
• Experience supporting collegiate athletics operations, student-athlete development initiatives, recruiting operations, event management, or program administration.

Benefits

Central Michigan University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Health insurance
• Retirement plans
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance
• Disability coverage
• Employee assistance program

Pay

$40,000 per year

Schedule

Mon-Fri, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. / weekends and evenings as needed

About the department

About CMU: Central Michigan University has a more than 125-year legacy of preparing students to become leaders and changemakers in their communities and in their personal and professional lives. We serve nearly 15,500 students on our Mount Pleasant campus, in satellite locations around the state and throughout the country, and through flexible online programs. Many of our approximately 300 undergraduate, master’s, specialist and doctoral programs in the arts, media, business, education, human services, health professions, liberal arts, social sciences, medicine, science and engineering are nationally ranked for excellence. CMU leads the nation in leadership development programming through our Sarah R. Opperman Leadership Institute, and we are proud to be among only 5% of U.S. universities in the top two Carnegie research classifications. Our faculty work with graduate and undergraduate students in areas such as Great Lakes research, medical innovation, engineering technology and more. Central is home to 17 men’s and women’s Division 1 sports including football, basketball, gymnastics, baseball, wrestling and more. Our student-athletes achieve great success in competition and in the classroom, capturing Mid-American Conference championships and maintaining an average cumulative GPA of 3.17. CMU is located in Mount Pleasant, a community that blends the best of small-town living with big-city amenities. It’s part of the culturally varied and vibrant Great Lakes Bay Region that also includes Saginaw, Bay City, Midland and the state’s largest Native American community, centered on the Saginaw Chippewa Isabella Reservation in Mount Pleasant. Area residents enjoy the mix of outdoor activities, cultural events, shopping and dining options, and family attractions. Other major Michigan destinations and attractions — Lansing, Grand Rapids, Detroit, Traverse City, wineries, beaches, golf and ski resorts, and many more — are within easy reach of the city’s central location in Michigan’s Lower Peninsula. CMU employees enjoy access to a nationally recognized wellness program along with health care and benefits that exceed regional, state and national norms.