Director of Operations & Player Development

Job Summary

Director of Operations & Player Development

Women’s Basketball

Responsibilities: Manages all operations of the women’s basketball office including operating budget, team travel, quality control, NCAA compliance and recruiting related matters; assists with all aspects of player development; develops highly competitive non-conference schedule; hires, trains, supervises and mentors team managers; and manages external relations, alumni and fundraising efforts.

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree plus at least two years of combined experience in collegiate coaching, athletic department administrative experience, or collegiate basketball playing required. Division I or II administrative and/or playing experience preferred. Evening and weekend work will be necessary. Student experience will be considered.  Must abide by the rules of the NCAA, the Missouri Valley Conference, and the University of Northern Iowa.

UNI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. The University encourages applications from persons of color, women, individuals living with disabilities, and veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other basis protected by federal and/or state law.

The University offers an excellent benefits package including a vacation plan, employer sponsored retirement plans, health and dental insurance, and life and disability insurance. Benefits package details can be viewed at https://careers.uni.edu/benefits. Application materials received by 7/19/2024 will be given first consideration. For more information or to apply, visit https://careers.uni.edu.

Criminal and other relevant background checks required. UNI is a tobacco free campus.