About the Department:

George Mason Athletics unites communities by developing champions with a mission to inspire and transform lives through the power of sports. Mason Athletics serves 500 student-athletes in 22 NCAA Division I sports. We are a proud member of the Atlantic 10 Conference with over 20 Conference Championships, NCAA Championships in Women’s Soccer and Men’s Indoor Track, an NCAA Final Four appearance with Men’s Basketball, and over 30 individual National Champions. We are student-focused, education-centered, and committed to providing transformational experiences for our student-athletes and staff. Our five priorities are Student-Athlete Experience, Competition, Resources, Storytelling & Engagement, and Championship Culture.

About the Position:

Oversees and manages day to day administrative operations for women’s basketball and assist in on the floor coaching and player skill development. Primary responsibilities include but not limited to administrative/managerial functions such as budget management, purchasing, team travel planning, and reconciliation. Other duties include assistance with on-campus recruiting activities, video needs, scouting, and coordination of practices, games, fund raising and marketing for the women’s basketball program.

Responsibilities:

• Leads/directs a comprehensive player development program including but not limited to leadership, financial literacy, media training, player mentor program, post-college transition planning, etc.;
• Develops and leads professional opportunities program for players;
• Serves as a mentor to both educate and assist with NIL opportunities;
• Assists in making strategic decisions in scouting and contest situations;
• Remains aware of and maintains a safe and healthy environment for the student-athlete;
• Abides by and promotes the aims, goals, and objectives established by the Athletic Director and Head Coach;
• Knows, understands and assures that the student-athletes abide by all the University, Atlantic 10 Conference (A-10), and NCAA Rules and Regulations;
• Coordination of countable coaches on & off campus recruitment efforts;
• Maintains and grows professional network to assist in program recruitment efforts;
• Responsible for managing an internal recruitment database and calendar to track all incoming and potential recruits;
• Responsible for coordinating all logistical aspects of official and unofficial visits;
• Works on Season Scheduling:
  • Contacts other coaches and teams for game scheduling each season;
  • Effectively communicates with Mason coaches and other coaches across the A10 and NCAA; and
  • Develops a competitive schedule that fosters a strong experience for student-athletes;
• Works with the coaching staff to direct the day-to-day operations of the program;
• Coordinates team and head coach schedules;
• Assists head coach as a liaison to academic, strength and conditioning, procurement, business office, and compliance;
• Responsible for directing all operations according to university and department policies and procedures;
• Makes recommendations on how to continuously improve current policies and procedures; 
• Communicates with Patriot Club to discuss and implement AND 1 CLUB and other donor/alumni plans and participation; and
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the Women’s Basketball Head Coach.

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s degree, or any combination of bachelor’s degree, training, certification and work experience that equates to the advanced degree;
• Experience working in a college athletic environment with student-athletes;
• Work closely with the Head Coach to develop team strategies;
• Knowledge of sports and the ability to analyze player performance and potential, enabling them to make informed decisions about player recruitment and development;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Leadership skills to guide and manage staff, including scouts and other team personnel, in identifying, recruiting, and retaining players;
• Communication skills to effectively discuss team needs, player performance, and recruitment strategies with team management and staff;
• Negotiation skills to work with players’ agents and team management in contract negotiations;
• Organizational skills to manage player databases, maintain accurate records, and ensure compliance with league rules and regulations;
• Ability to analyze and interpret policy and procedural guidelines to resolve problems and questions specific to collegiate athletic teams;
• Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to coordinate with multiple efforts/projects at one time;
• Demonstrated ability to work with diverse population of individuals including students, parents, university faculty and staff, community members, and vendors; and
• Valid driver's license: must currently possess an appropriate, active, valid motor vehicle operator’s license that meets all of GMU’s requirements for operating state vehicles and equipment under Mason’s Vehicle Use Policy 1411 https://universitypolicy.gmu.edu/policies/vehicle-use/. The Office of Risk Management reserves the right to review the driver’s licenses and Motor Vehicle Reports (MVRs) of all candidates selected with employment contingent upon a favorable review.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience as player, coach, or support staff member of college basketball team.

Instructions to Applicants: 

For full consideration, applicants must apply for Director of Player Personnel, Women's Basketball at https://jobs.gmu.edu/. Complete and submit the online application to include three professional references with contact information, and provide a Resume for review.

Posting Open Date: June 18, 2025

Posting Close Date: June 26, 2025

Open Until Filled:  No