Career Opportunities

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Major Duties

Under general supervision of the Head Men’s Basketball Coach, the Director of Basketball Operations will assist in all phases of planning, developing, and promoting a highly competitive Division I program, within the guidelines, rules and regulations of the NCAA, Big West Conference, and University.  The incumbent will be responsible for assisting the Head Coach in all phases of a Division I intercollegiate Men’s Basketball program, which includes scheduling, recruiting, travel coordination, budgeting, purchasing, game operations, and fundraising.

• The incumbent will evaluate and assist in recruiting qualified student-athletes, whose athletic skills allow the program to be highly competitive and whose academic abilities make them excellent candidates for a meaningful academic experience and graduate from CSUN. For example, the Director of Basketball Operations will assist with coordinating and facilitating all official and unofficial visits and serving as University Host-recruit liaison during official visits. The Director of basketball Operations will also conduct research of potential prospects, engage with said prospects in accordance with NCAA, Conference, and University policies and procedures.
• The Director of Basketball Operations will also assist in with the monitoring, mentoring, and support of student-athletes in the areas of academics, financial aid, housing, meal arrangements, mental health, welfare, safety, etc. The Director of Basketball Operations is expected to conduct themselves in a manner representative of the University, the Department, and the sport both on and off the field of competition. The Director of Basketball operations must demonstrate awareness and experience understanding the needs of a student population of great diversity – in age, cultural background, ethnicity, primary language and academic preparation – through inclusive teaching strategies and advisement.
• The Director of Basketball Operations will help ensure that program purchases are made in accordance with University policies and procedures and will assist the Head Coach with budgeting, financial forecasting, etc. efforts. The Director of Basketball Operations will also advise Head Coach and Assistant Coaches on any recommended courses for ensuring needed services, commodities, travel, or other activities are facilitated/acquired in accordance with purchasing policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of one (1) year of: demonstrated coaching, recruiting experience; and/or professional league playing experience; and/or experience which would provide adequate training to provide administrative support to a Division I collegiate program.
• Coaching experience is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to recruit and retain outstanding student-athletes.
• Applicants must demonstrate a commitment and ability to teach, mentor, and work with a diverse student population, as well as demonstrate an awareness of and sensitivity to the educational goals of a multicultural population as might have been gained in cross-cultural study, training, teaching and other comparable experience.

Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule

• The university offers an excellent benefits package, including but not limited to: medical, dental, vision, retirement & savings, tuition waiver, and more.
• Classification: 2382 / Coaching Assistant / 0
• The anticipated HIRING RATE is $6288. The salary range for this classification is: $ 6288- $ 7658 per month.
• HOURS: Full Time; 40 hours per week; Monday through Friday. May include evenings and weekends.  
• This is a Temporary position; end date to be determined.

General Information

• Applications received through May 19, 2026, will be considered in the initial review and review of applications will continue until the position is filled.
• This position is sensitive as designated by the CSU.
• A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or the continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.
• The person holding this position may be considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements outlined in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
• Per the California State University (CSU) Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California and prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside of California.
• Please note: California State University, Northridge (CSUN) is not currently sponsoring staff or management positions for H-1B employment visas. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States.
• Education Code 89521 Requirements: Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant’s current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.
• Candidates should apply by completing the CSUN online application. To apply and for more detailed information on the application and hiring process, please visit this link: www.csun.edu/careers
• The CSU recommends that faculty, staff, and students who are accessing campus facilities at any university location be immunized against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, and that all individuals who access any in-person program or activity (on- or off-campus) operated or controlled by the University follow COVID-19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and other relevant indications and comply with other safety measures established by each campus.

Equal Employment Opportunity

CSUN is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination based on Age, Disability (physical or mental), Gender, Gender Identity (including Nonbinary or Transgender), Gender Expression, Genetic Information, Marital Status, Medical Condition, Nationality, Pregnancy or related conditions, Race or Ethnicity (including color, caste, or ancestry), Religion or Religious Creed, Sex (including Sex Stereotyping or Sex Characteristics), Sexual Orientation, and Veteran or Military Status. Our nondiscrimination policy is outlined in the Interim CSU Nondiscrimination Policy. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting Talent Acquisition at 818-677-2101.

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