Position Title:
General Manager, Men’s and Women’s BasketballTime Type:
Full timePosition Summary and Qualifications:
Saint Joseph University’s Department of Athletics is entering a transformational era, with a premium on creating a world-class Division I experience for its student-athletes; generating excitement among the campus community, alumni and the Philadelphia area; and competing for Championships in the Atlantic 10, one of the best conferences in Division I. We are looking for energetic, hard-working candidates who have a passion for competing and are excited to push the boundaries of traditional thinking when it comes to college athletics.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Recruiting
Recruiting Evaluation (Men’s & Women’s Basketball): Research / evaluate the on- and off-court fit of prospective student-athletes at St. Joe’s – both high school and transfer prospective student-athletes
On court: Development/implement quantitative analyses that will help predict basketball success of various prospects at the A10 level
Off court: Develop/implement methods to measure leadership, character, work ethic, body language, academic engagement, and other intangible attributes to help predict success at St. Joe’s
Meet with pro and college personnel staff members to identify best practices
Revenue Share (Men’s & Women’s Basketball): Identify the revenue share budgets of A10, Big 5 and other peer groups through use of basketball network, word of mouth, and publically available data
Work with basketball staff on revenue share valuation of PSAs - help build a model for roster construction within the identified annual budget
Represent basketball programs in all strategic planning related to non-philanthropic revenue generation to support revenue share
Partner with University fundraisers responsible for generating philanthropic gifts to support revenue share through presentations, information and access to the program
Evaluate third party solutions to and innovative ways to manage and fund NIL license agreements
Recruiting Presentations (Men’s Basketball): Produce creative digital, print, and video materials to strengthen the program brand and appeal
Assist in planning and hosting of official and unofficial visits
Student-Athlete NIL Activities (Men’s Basketball)
Serve as the point of contact for men’s basketball student-athletes on all matters related to NIL license agreements
Manage the contracting and payment process
Utilize WorkDay and other technology to track revenue and expenses
Track student-athlete brand ambassador activities conducted by student-athletes on behalf of the University
NBA Scouts & Agents (Men’s Basketball)
Serve at the program expert on agents and representatives
Work with SJU compliance to ensure that basketball student-athletes have the compliance information needed to make decisions about domestic and international professional careers
Assist student-athletes with navigating processes related to domestic and international professional careers
Serve as the point of contact for all NBA scouts and other personnel, including practice and game attendance and outreach
Game Scheduling (Men’s Basketball)
Use metrics to identify the optimal schedule model each season based on the team’s goals
Work with the head and assigned assistant coach to create the specific schedule each season, with a focus on competitive success and revenue generation
Work with SJU ticket and marketing staff to ensure that proposed game schedule aligns with annual ticket revenue goals
Recommend potential foreign tours, in-season international travel for competition, and new summer events (pending NCAA rule changes) – including a comprehensive revenue/expense analysis for each proposed event
Administrative Duties (Men’s Basketball)
Oversee the men’s basketball budget
Serve as the men’s basketball liaison with Human Resources
Responsible for strategic technology decisions, in conjunction with the University and department’s information technology personnel
Supervise all members of the men’s basketball staff (non-coaches)
Hire, develop and mentor
Create an orientation for all undergraduate managers, graduate managers, and graduate assistants
Assist in program communication and collaboration with former men’s basketball student-athletes
Camps
Evaluate the possibility of generating revenue and fans, and creating exposure for the University, by hosting camps and clinics
Serve as camp director
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree required; Master’s Degree preferred
7-10 years of related experience in the Division I or professional college basketball
Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills
Detail-oriented, organized and an ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Must be self-directed, motivated and able to work independently and under pressure
Must have strong interpersonal and communication skills to interact with a diverse group of internal and external constituents
Serve as an example for staff and colleagues with a high level of fiscal, ethical, and personal integrity
Exude a customer service-focused approach to the position
Adherence to NCAA and member conference rules and regulations
The successful candidate will be subject to a pre-employment background check
The successful candidate may be required to obtain First Aid, CPR, motor vehicle safety certification, and other job-related certification
Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours:
Position requires some evening and weekend hours
Some travel required, but the incumbent will not be required to attend all away contests
Saint Joseph’s University is a private, Catholic, Jesuit institution and we expect members of our community to be knowledgeable about – and to make a positive contribution to – our mission. Saint Joseph’s University is an equal opportunity employer that seeks to recruit, develop and retain a talented and diverse workforce. The University is committed to the diversity of its faculty and staff so that our students, our disciplines and our community as a whole can benefit from the multiple perspectives it offers. The University seeks qualified candidates who share our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion. EOE
Saint Joseph’s University prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in its programs and activities, including admission and employment, in accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. The Title IX Coordinator is responsible for overseeing compliance with Title IX and other civil rights laws and regulations. To contact the Title IX Coordinator, e-mail titleix@sju.edu, visit Campion Student Center suite 243, or call 610-660-1145. To learn more about the University’s Title IX policies, the process for filing a report or formal complaint of sex discrimination, sexual harassment, or other form of sexual misconduct, and the University’s response to reports and/or formal complaints, please visit www.sju.edu/titleix. Inquiries may also be directed to the Federal agency responsible for enforcing Title IX, the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.
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$92,800.00 - $100,337.50