Special Information

• This position is an on-site position which requires the incumbent to complete their work primarily at an NAU site, campus, or facility with or without accommodation. Opportunities for remote work are rare.
• This position is posted as Director of Men’s Basketball Operations, which is a working title. The NAU system title for this position is Athletic Operations Coordinator, Senior.
• Driving a vehicle on behalf of the university is anticipated to be a regular part of this position. Arizona Administrative Code Fleet Safety Policy requires all employees who drive on university business become authorized by submitting Driver’s license information for driving record monitoring, and completion of training appropriate to the level of driving performed. The law applies to all faculty, staff, and students who drive personal or university-owned motorized vehicles for any business purpose. More information on the NAU Authorized Driver Policy can be found on the NAU website.

About the Department/College

The Northern Arizona University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics sponsors 15 men's and women's NCAA Division-I programs with more than 350 student-athlete participants. The university is a member of the Big Sky Conference for all sports with the exception of women's swimming and diving, which competes in the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation (MPSF).

About the Position

The Director of Men’s Basketball Operations plays a vital leadership role in supporting the day-to-day and strategic functions of the Men's Basketball program. Serving as the primary liaison between the team and key internal departments—including athletics administration, equipment, sports information, and athletic training—this role ensures smooth communication and operational efficiency across all areas of the program. The coordinator also acts as the main point of contact for professional scouts.

Key responsibilities include managing team travel logistics, overseeing the program’s operating budget, and assisting in the execution of game contracts. The role coordinates both the team’s master calendar and the Head Coach’s external engagements, while also supporting public relations, community events, and donor outreach in collaboration with marketing and ticketing offices.

Responsibilities Include

40% - Team Liaison and Representative

• Serves as the main liaison for staff of the men’s basketball program, including athletics administration, equipment, sports information, athletic training, etc.
• Serves as the main liaison to professional scouts.

20% - Administrative Duties and Travel Arrangements

• Coordinates travel arrangements for away games; prepares purchasing logs, and maintains paperwork.
• Oversees team's annual operating budget; Provide weekly reports to head coach and deputy athletic director.
• Assists head coach in execution of game contracts for home, away and neutral events.

20% - Team Coordinator

• Coordinates the annual calendar for the Men’s Basketball program.
• Coordinates the head coach’s external calendar for functions on-campus, in the community, speaking engagements, fundraising activities, etc.
• Represents men’s basketball and head coach at various campus and community meetings and events.
• Collaborates with marketing and ticket office to grow and engage fan base.
• Engages donors, recruits, alumni, and player parents through exceptional game day experience, newsletters, and email communication.

15% - Coaching Staff Support

• Provides support to the head coach and other coaching staff in all aspects of on-court coaching, player development, academic success, recruiting, film study, practice organization, position meetings, scouting opponents, and other areas deemed necessary.
• Ensures program compliance with all applicable university, state, federal, or other laws, rules, regulations, and guidelines.

5% - Other

• Other duties as assigned to move forward the institution and department’s goals and initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field.
• 3 years of relevant experience.

*A combination of related education, experience, and training may be used as an equivalent to the above Minimum Qualifications.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Knowledge

• Knowledge of NCAA rules, regulations, guidelines, and procedures.
• Knowledge of organizational practices and principles.

Skills

• Program coordination and execution.
• Coordination of activities.
• Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Abilities

• Works independently.
• Exercises good judgement and professionalism.
• Communicates effectively.

Compensation

Salary range begins at $44,422. Annual salary commensurate with candidate's qualifications and related experience.

Pre-Employment Check

Northern Arizona University requires satisfactory results for the following: a criminal background investigation, an employment history verification and a degree verification (in some cases) prior to employment. You may also be required to complete a fingerprint background check. Also, as an employer in the state of Arizona, NAU is required to participate in the federal E-Verify program that assists employers with verifying new employees' right to work in the United States.

This position has been identified as a safety/security sensitive position. Therefore, per AZ Revised Statute, Northern Arizona University requires satisfactory results for the following: a criminal background investigation, employment history investigation, degree verification (in some cases) and fingerprinting. If you are applying for a job that requires a CDL, you will be required to register with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse and adhere to the clearinghouse requirements.

Notice of Availability of the Annual Fire and Security Report

Each year Northern Arizona University releases an Annual Security Report. The report is a result of a federal law known as the Clery Act. The report includes Clery reportable crime statistics for the three most recent completed calendar years and discloses procedures, practices and programs NAU uses to keep students and employees safe including how to report crimes or other emergencies occurring on campus. In addition, the Fire Safety Report is combined with the Annual Security Report for the NAU Flagstaff Mountain Campus as this campus has on-campus student housing. This report discloses fire safety policies and procedures related to on-campus student housing and statistics for fires that occurred in those facilities. If you would like a free paper copy of the report, please contact the NAUPD Records Department at (928) 523-8884 or by visiting the department at 525 E. Pine Knoll Drive in Flagstaff.

Immigration Support/Sponsorship

NAU will not provide any U.S. immigration support or sponsorship for this position.