Player Development Program Manager I (Director of Basketball Player Development & Alumni Relations) - R104107

Department:

Location: Belknap Campus

Time Type:

Full time

Worker Type:

Regular

Job Req ID: R104107

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor's degree and 4 years of experience in a collegiate program. An equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience may be substituted for the requirements noted. Effective oral, written and interpersonal communication skills. Knowledge of NCAA roles and regulations. Grade 8 (Salary).

Position Description:

The Director of Basketball Player Development & Alumni Relations focuses on the holistic development of current student- athletes including character development, leadership skills, basketball development, and networking for future endeavors post basketball. The position also functions as the liaison to the basketball alumni community in coordination with the Deputy Athletic Director, SWA, Assistant AD for Men's Basketball, and the Associate Athletic Director for Development to assure the basketball program is connected to its legacy of alumni both in the Louisville community and beyond. In addition, this position will strengthen the overall profile of the basketball programs through collaboration with the current coaching staff, former players, and alumni. Lastly, the position involves assisting in special projects including special events, community outreach, player evaluations, and other duties assigned by the Deputy Athletic Director and head coach(es).

Job Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and implement player development programing for men's basketball student-athletes.
• Develop strategies to positively reinforce the importance of character building and team building to student-athletes and coaches.
• Acts as liaison and public relations' ambassador between basketball alumni and the Athletic Department. Coordinates special events, annual giving events, and alumni outreach.
• Develops annual alumni relations and annual giving plans to deal with specific circumstances including goals, calendars, campus objectives, and priorities.
• Works collaboratively with leadership to achieve mutually agreed upon goals and objectives.
• Assists coaching staff with short- and long-term strategies in player development.
• Assist the coaching staff with on-campus recruiting efforts for potential student-athletes, including providing on-campus tours as needed.
• Develop and maintain relationships with former University of Louisville basketball players and alumni.

• Experience within a NCAA Division I collegiate basketball program
• Former Division I student-athlete
• Working knowledge of the game of basketball

The Athletic Department encourages candidates to apply who have demonstrated capacity to create inclusive work environments, will work effectively on increasingly diverse teams, and will serve the increasingly diverse students we admit and want to attract.

Compensation will be commensurate to candidate experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Louisville is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, pregnancy, or veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact the Employment team at [email protected] or 502.852.6258.

Assistance and Accommodations

Computers are available for application submission at the Human Resources Department located at 215 Central Avenue, Ste 205 - Louisville, Kentucky 40208.

If you require assistance or accommodation with our online application process, please contact us by email at [email protected] or by phone 502-852-6258.