DIRECTOR / WOMEN'S BASKETBALL OPERATIONS

DIRECTOR / WOMEN'S BASKETBALL OPERATIONS Position Number: S-3997 Position Summary: The Director of Basketball Operations oversees the day-to-day administrative and logistical operations of the Central Michigan University women's basketball program. This position manages team travel, meals, scheduling, budget support, and the student manager program so the head coach and coaching staff can focus on instruction, recruiting, and student-athlete development. The Director works closely with athletics administration, compliance, business operations, facilities, sports medicine, academic services, and campus partners to deliver a well-organized, compliant, and student-athlete centered program experience. Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree. One year of experience in collegiate basketball operations, including experience gained as a graduate assistant, student manager, or intern. Working knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations. Strong organizational, planning, and time management skills with attention to detail. Effective written and verbal communication and relationship-building skills. Ability to manage budgets and follow financial and travel procedures. Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays and to travel with the team. Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism. Preferred Qualifications: Master's degree. Experience in collegiate women's basketball operations. Experience supervising student employees. Experience with camp operations and university business systems. Familiarity with travel, scheduling, and team management platforms such as Teamworks. Duties & Responsibilities: Team Travel and Logistics: Plans and coordinates all team travel, including transportation, lodging, meals, itineraries, and travel party rosters, in accordance with university travel policy and department procedures. Serves as the primary point of contact with host institutions, hotels, charter and bus companies, and restaurants for road competitions. Coordinates logistics for home competitions, including visiting team needs and game day timelines, in partnership with event management. Coordinates logistics for postseason play, exempt events, and any foreign tour, as applicable. Team Meals and Nutrition Coordination: Coordinates team meals, pregame meals, and travel meals in alignment with department nutrition guidance and NCAA and institutional rules. Scheduling and Program Administration Maintains the program calendar, including practices, competitions, travel, meetings, community events, and team activities. Coordinates facility requests and practice scheduling with facilities and event management staff. Coordinates staff meetings, team meetings, and program events as directed by the head coach. Budget and Business Operations: Assists the head coach and business office with the development and monitoring of the program operating budget. Processes purchase requests, travel authorizations, reconciliations, per diem, and expense documentation in compliance with university policy. Tracks expenditures and provide regular budget updates to the head coach. Student Manager Program: Recruits, hires, trains, schedules, and supervises student employees. Oversees student employee duties related to practice and game operations, equipment, laundry, video, and statistics, and approve student manager timekeeping. Program Support and Community Engagement: Coordinates team community service and outreach initiatives, including the program's signature Hoops for Hunger food drive. Supports official and unofficial visit logistics on campus in coordination with the coaching staff and compliance. Coordinates with equipment staff on team apparel and equipment orders and inventory. Assists with alum