Director of Men’s Basketball Strategies & Business Operations – University of Nebraska

School: University of Nebraska
Position: Director of Men's Basketball Strategies & Business Operations
Position Type: Full-time
Salary: $78,520/yr minimum
Organization: NCAA
Level: Division I
Conference: Big Ten
Description:

Oversee the strategic development and financial well-being of the Nebraska Men’s Basketball program. Identify, develop, and implement strategies to drive revenues and elevate the domestic and international profile of the men’s basketball team. Collect, analyze, summarize and report analytical data. Make recommendations to coaching staff on international prospective student-athletes as recruiting targets.

Responsible for the administrative oversight of the non-coaching personnel and general operating functions of the sports program. Coordinate team travel and schedule non-conference games for upcoming seasons. Create and develop the Men’s Basketball program’s budget, monitor and approve organizational spending to ensure that it is within budget and forecast future financial needs. Develop revenue/expense analyses, projections, and reports.

Responsible for the domestic and international men’s basketball student-athletes UNL admission operations. Assist international men’s basketball student-athletes obtain their student visa and maintain their student status while in school.

Serve as the basketball program’s liaison with a variety of University and Athletic departments. Create quantitative and qualitative analytical projects and reports to improve intradepartmental efficiency. Must have commitment to NCAA, Big Ten, and University rules and regulations.

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln seeks to attract and retain a high performing and diverse workforce in which employees’ differences are respected and valued to better meet the varying needs of the diverse populations we serve. The university fosters a diverse and inclusive work environment that promotes collaboration so that all individuals are able to participate and contribute to their full potential. As an EO/AA employer, qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. See: http://www.unl.edu/equity/notice-nondiscrimination.

Minimum Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Statistics, Economics, Business Administration or closely related field. Three 3 years full-time work experience in an NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Program focusing on analytical operations.
Knowledge of non-conference basketball scheduling principles based on quadrants system and NET. Proficiency with Excel, Access, and statistical programs widely used in athletics such as KenPom, OpenLookanalytics.com, FastModel. Strong knowledge and familiarity with international basketball sports programs. Knowledgeable with the international recruiting process.

Experience in helping international student-athletes obtain their student visa and maintain their student status while in school. For admission purposes, in-depth knowledge of NCAA eligibility requirements for foreign educated athletes.
Preferred Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have a Master’s degree in Finance, Statistics, Economics, Business Administration or closely related field.

Applicant Information:

Follow link below for complete job posting and application information.

Link: https://employment.unl.edu/postings/69364
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