Job Description

Position Summary
Assist in the management and execution of overall operation and administration of the menâ™s basketball program.  Responsible for  organizing team travel (commercial & charter flights/buses/hotels, practice facilities, reasonable entertainment, etc.), team meals, reconciling expenses, assisting with the budget, maintaining the head coachâ™s calendar, accountable for all inventory for office supplies & general office equipment, selection and inventory of Nike apparel for the Team & Coaches/Staff, acting as liaison between Menâ™s Basketball and the athletics Business Office, IT & Facilities.  Represent the head coach and or staff at department & all coaches meetings (in their absence) and functions.  Assist in advancing the department's vision, and strategic plan including our actions; Be accurate, Be Accountable, Be Empathetic, Be Inclusive and Be Innovative.

Essential Functions

30% of time

• Keep accurate files to maintain and remain in compliance with University, Big Ten Conference, and NCAA rules and regulations. 
• Assist in the development and monitoring of program operating budget.
• Manage and coordinate all aspects of team travel including charter/commercial flights, buses, meals, lodging and team itineraries.
• Coordinate team travel arrangements and pre/post game meals.
• Coordinate the scheduling of facilities for practices and team events.

30% of time

• Act as liaison between men's basketball and facilities and athletic administration.
• Assist in the organization of daily summer basketball scheduling.
• Assist with organizing and supervising community outreach for the menâ™s basketball program.
• Assist with media contact requirements and promotional events. 

20% of time

• Responsible for ordering and inventory control of team equipment all Nike team/coach apparel working with the Chief of Staff & Director of Equipment.
• Represent the Head Coach and/or staff at various functions or meetings.
• Identify, hire, train and supervise student managers.
• Assist all incoming student-athletes with issue/policy & procedures related to financial aid, housing, admissions, orientation, etc.
• Coordinate complimentary ticket requests and distribution for games in conjunction with the coaching staff and event service.
• Build quality relationships and work collaboratively and professionally with the Fast Break Club, Friends of the Barn, athletics, and University staff, students, business vendors and all donors and stakeholders.

20% of time

• Liaison to the Compliance Office, and other university offices.
• Act as one of the on-campus contacts during summer recruiting periods.
• Know and understand NCAA rules related to the ongoing performance of duties within and NCAA Division I program and commitment to follow those rules.
• Perform other duties requested by the Head Coach, Chief of Staff or Director of Athletics or his/her designee at the university.

Required:

• Bachelorâ™s degree and either experience working for or participating on an NCAA Division I basketball program or for a professional team.

Preferred:

• Experience working in an NCAA Division I program as a Director of Menâ™s Basketball Operations. 
• Previous playing experience in the sport of basketball.

About University of Minnesota Twin Cities

The University of Minnesota, founded in the belief that all people are enriched by understanding, is dedicated to the advancement of learning and the search for truth; to the sharing of this knowledge through education for a diverse community; and to the application of this knowledge to benefit the people of the state, the nation, and the world.

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