Job Responsibilities

• Assist in administration for the DI Men’s Basketball preliminary rounds, including coordination of correspondence and messaging between the NCAA and hosts, management of the Teamworks and Smartsheet applications, development of meeting agendas and speaking points, preparation and updating operational manuals, and assisting with site visit coordination of preliminary round sites. Primary Teamworks application liaison for all rounds of the Championship.  
• Manage all aspects of the Division II Men’s Basketball Championship, including the selection process, preparation of agendas, supplements, automatic qualifier information, and information for hosts and site representatives.
• Primary Teamworks application liaison for the NCAA College Basketball Academy.
• Site representative for preliminary rounds of the Men’s Basketball Championship.
• Oversee sustainability initiatives across all rounds of the Division I Men’s Basketball Championship and assist with Final Four game management and operations.
• Other duties as assigned.

 

Job Requirements

• Education Required High school diploma or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in operations and event management, preferably in basketball operations.
• Excellent organizational, administrative and communication skills.
• Ability to work with little or no supervision, quickly and under pressure.
• Ability to balance multiple responsibilities, including independent ownership of projects.
• Operating knowledge of Windows based software including PowerPoint, Excel and Word. 
• Meeting planning and other administrative tasks preferred.
• Estimated Travel Required <10%
• This position will be based out of the national office in Indianapolis, Indiana.  Current work environment is hybrid; 3 days in the office and 2 days are remote.

 

Key Competencies

• Accountability | Holds self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results. Determines objectives, sets priorities, and delegates work. Accepts responsibility for mistakes. Complies with established control systems and rules.
• Effective Communication | Can exchange ideas, thoughts, opinions, knowledge, and data so that the message is understood with clarity and purpose.
• Teamwork | Can effectively work together with other people and collaborate to achieve a common goal or to complete a task in the most effective and efficient way.
• Attention to Detail | Allocates cognitive resources to achieve thoroughness and accuracy when accomplishing tasks, no matter how small or large.
• Project Management | The discipline of planning, organizing, and managing resources to bring about the successful completion of a specific project.

 

Core Values    

• LEADERSHIP| We actively listen and continually strive to provide vital solutions, counsel and advocacy for student-athletes and intercollegiate athletics.
• INCLUSION| We seek and incorporate different perspectives and experiences to drive innovation and impact.
• COMMUNICATION| We commit to an environment of openness to build trust and make timely decisions.
• COLLABORATION| We work together, based on mutual respect, to lead and serve our stakeholders.
• ACCOUNTABILITY| We take ownership for our actions and results to add value every day.

 

Experience

Required

• 3 year(s): Operations and event management, preferably in basketball operations

Education

Required

• High School or better

Preferred

• Bachelors or better