Director of Basketball Operations, Women's Basketball

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Director of Basketball Operations, Women's Basketball

Description

CSUN strives to be a destination workplace, where everyone understands that they belong to a community that is vital in advancing student success and providing exemplary service to all stakeholders. We foster an environment of success, both for our students and our employees. We have a relentless passion for celebrating diversity, equity, and inclusion as well as being an employer of choice. You will also have the opportunity to realize your own personal goals and be recognized for the work you do, and enjoy the unique value the CSUN community can offer. If this sounds like you, you’ve come to the right place. Learn more: https://www.csun.edu/about-csun .

Under general supervision, the Director of Basketball Operations, WBB, assists the Head Women’s Basketball Coach in all phases of planning, developing, and promoting a highly competitive Division I intercollegiate men’s basketball program which include but not limited to:

Team Travel and Logistics: Planning and coordinating all aspects of team travel, including transportation, lodging, meals, and itineraries.

• Budget Management: Overseeing team budget activity, potentially in collaboration with the Athletics Business Office.
• Scheduling: Scheduling team practices, workouts, and maintaining communication through systems like ARMS.
• Recruiting Support: Coordinating logistics for recruiting visits, player housing, and NCAA compliance documentation.
• Liaison Role: Acting as a liaison to various campus and department units.
• Team Support: Supporting team branding, community relations, equipment orders, training meals, and donor events.
• Staff Oversight: Providing oversight of student support staff like clerical assistants and managers.
• Compliance: Ensuring compliance with institutional, conference, and NCAA by-laws and regulations.
• Academic Oversight: Potentially overseeing academics for student-athletes.
• Event Coordination, Camps, Game day operations and Fundraising.
• The Director of Basketball Operations will perform other duties as assigned

The Director of Operations assists by providing leadership and integrity to the program set forth by the Head Coach which includes, but is not limited to: creating, planning, organizing, motivating, communicating and controlling aspects relative to recruiting, practices, competitions, student-athletes, assistant coaches, and related booster clubs. The Director of Operations is expected to conduct themselves in a manner representative of the University, the Department, and the sport both on and off the field of competition. The Director of Operations is expected to be knowledgeable about and comply with NCAA regulatory policy governing their sport; as well as NCAA and conference policies governing recruiting, eligibility, ethical standards, playing seasons, and extra benefits.

The Director of Basketball Operations will collaborate with and act as a liaison with other administrative areas (i.e., Athletics Business Office, Admissions and Records, Athletics Compliance, Facilities, Athletics Marketing, Matador Achievement Center, Sports Media, Athletic Performance, Athletic Development, Sports Medicine, etc.) to ensure Head Coach and program objectives are accomplished through any required administrative processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited institution; OR
• Minimum of one (1) year of: demonstrated coaching and/or recruiting experience; and/or professional league playing experience; and/or experience which would provide adequate training to coach at the Division I collegiate level. Outstanding problem-solving skills, an ability to multi-task and work with frequent interruptions in a dynamic setting, and an effective listener.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be proficient in the use of basic computer applications.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize and complete multiple tasks within demanding timeframes.
• Ability to use discretion and maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to use sound judgment in responding to issues and concerns.

Preferred Qualifications

• (3) or more years in administrative work
• Master’s degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training
• Demonstrated ability to recruit and retain outstanding student-athletes.
• Knowledge of the Big West Conference

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Knowledgeable about and comply with NCAA regulatory policy governing their sport; as well as NCAA and conference policies governing recruiting, eligibility, ethical standards, playing seasons, and extra benefits.
• Demonstrated ability to recruit and retain outstanding student-athletes. Demonstrate a commitment and ability to teach, mentor and work with a diverse student population.
• Ability and specialized skills to: analyze problems; propose effective solutions; understand functional and procedural requirements; analyze problems and propose effective solution; understand functional and procedural requirements and develop alternative solutions; relate solutions to management, technical staff, and users.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; make presentations; conduct meetings; provide user training; and prepare programming and user documentation

Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule

• The university offers an excellent benefits package, including but not limited to: medical, dental, vision, retirement & savings, tuition waiver, and more.
• Classification: Coaching Assistant / 2382 / 0
• The anticipated HIRING RATE is: $6288 per month. The salary range for this classification is: $6288 - $7658 per month.
• HOURS: Full Time; 40 hours per week; Monday through Friday.
• This is a Temporary position; end date to be determined.
• The individual hired for this role will physically work on-campus in Northridge. This is not a telecommute position.

General Information

• Applications received through September 8, 2025 will be considered in the initial review and review of applications will continue until the position is filled.
• This position is sensitive as designated by the CSU.
• A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or the continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.
• The person holding this position may be considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements outlined in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
• Per the California State University (CSU) Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California and prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside of California.
• Candidates should apply by completing the CSUN online application. To apply and for more detailed information on the application and hiring process, please visit this link: www.csun.edu/careers
• The CSU recommends that faculty, staff, and students who are accessing campus facilities at any university location be immunized against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, and that all individuals who access any in-person program or activity (on- or off-campus) operated or controlled by the University follow COVID-19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and other relevant indications and comply with other safety measures established by each campus.

Equal Employment Opportunity

CSUN is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination based on Age, Disability (physical or mental), Gender, Gender Identity (including Nonbinary or Transgender), Gender Expression, Genetic Information, Marital Status, Medical Condition, Nationality, Pregnancy or related conditions, Race or Ethnicity (including color, caste, or ancestry), Religion or Religious Creed, Sex (including Sex Stereotyping or Sex Characteristics), Sexual Orientation, and Veteran or Military Status. Our nondiscrimination policy is outlined in the Interim CSU Nondiscrimination Policy . Reasonable accommodations will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting Recruitment Services at 818-677-2101.

Advertised: Aug 25 2025 Pacific Daylight Time
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