"Assistant Coach/Chief of Staff, Men's Basketball"

Job Details

About Drexel University

Located in the heart of Philadelphia, Drexel University is a world‐class, comprehensive, R1 research institution and a global leader in experiential education. For more than 100 years, our renowned Cooperative Education (co-op) program has enabled students to gain professional work experience before they graduate, setting them apart from their peers.

Committed to becoming the nation’s most civically engaged university, Drexel supports engagement along three dimensions: research and academic programs that directly benefit communities, business practices that support equitable local and regional economic development, and public service by students, faculty, and staff. Our engagement is long‐term, multigenerational, and fundamental to the University’s mission, heritage, and future.

At Drexel, we are devoted to fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment that promotes healthy lifestyles and is based on integrity, trust, and respect. We center equity, inclusion and belonging, and incorporate an anti‐racism approach to our strategic plan, organizational systems, policies and structures.

Drexel offers its highly engaged faculty and professional staff a comprehensive and world‐class benefits package that includes generous vacation and paid time off as applicable (including civic engagement days), up to an 11% 403(b) Retirement Plan match with immediate vesting, and remote and flexible work options for many roles. Our exceptional medical plans include domestic partner and fertility assistance and our award‐winning A Healthier U wellness program. In addition, faculty and professional staff at Drexel enjoy free tuition for themselves and their dependents for Drexel degree programs, certification, and non‐certification programs. And as part of the tuition offering to employees, Drexel participates in a tuition exchange program for dependents with other higher education institutions. These are just a sample of our extensive benefit offerings. Please see this Benefits Brochure for more information.

Suspension of Drexel University's Contribution into 403(b) Retirement Plan

As communicated on Oct. 10, Drexel University is suspending its contributions to employee retirement plans for calendar year 2025 as part of its multi-year plan to build financial resilience. Drexel is continuing to monitor the situation and will share updates as they become available for calendar year 2026.

Job Summary

The primary functions of this position support the development of student-athletes on and off the court. This individual will lead the men’s basketball staff in program development initiatives. Those initiatives will include but not be limited to: short and long term program scheduling, coordination of advanced scouting for opponents, alumni engagement (on and off campus), coordinating community engagement in West Philadelphia, student body engagement liaison w on campus organizations, NCAA permissible recruiting and assigned coaching responsibilities both on and off the court. Assist administration in appropriate navigation of potential NIL scenarios as this becomes part of the new landscape in college athletics. This position will also serve as a coordinator of non-traditional recruiting (current player retention program and monitoring NCAA transfer portal traffic) and lead coordinator for future game schedules.

This individual will also work under the guidance of the Head Men’s Basketball Coach and creating and maintaining staff organization and find best practices for program branding and efficiencies. The person who fills this position will travel with men's basketball team on away contests and support the travel logistics coordination as needed.

Essential Functions

• Work with former players and alumni on outreach opportunities as well as keeping them connected to the program.
• Assist with non-traditional recruiting (JUCO, NAIA, D-II, and D-III) within NCAA rules/guidelines. Also assist with the transfer portal.
• Assist the Head Coach with strategies and scouting.
• Serve as the men's basketball point person for academics, housing, dining, and other administrative areas at the university.
• Assist the staff in scheduling games with other institutions, maximizing the opportunities presented to spread the Drexel Brand.
• Work with student-athletes in film sessions, helping to minimize weaknesses and grow as players; Work with student-athletes on the court in skill development.
• Scouting opponents during the season to help the other assistant coaches in planning/preparation.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree or the equivalent combination of education and work experience. (Please review the Equivalency Chart for additional information.)
• Minimum of 5 years of related experience.
• Experience as a student-athlete, coach or administrator in the sport of basketball.
• Strong communication and administrative skill.

Preferred Qualifications

• 8 years of experience working as a assistant basketball coach (D-I).
• Experience coaching at the non-Division I level (D-II, D-III, NAIA, JUCO, High School) and/or experience in an administrative role
• Desire to pursue a career in coaching.
• Master's Degree.

Location

University City - Philadelphia, PA

Additional Information

This position is classified as Exempt. Compensation for this grade can vary based on the successful candidate’s qualifications and experience, department budget, and an internal equity review.

Applicants are encouraged to explore the Professional Staff salary structure and Compensation Guidelines & Policies for more details on Drexel’s compensation framework. For information about benefits, please review Drexel’s Benefits Brochure.

Special Instructions to the Applicant

Please make sure you upload your CV/resume and cover letter when submitting your application.

A review of applicants will begin once a suitable candidate pool is identified.

Advertised:Aug 28 2025 Eastern Daylight Time

Applications close:Sep 1 2025 Eastern Daylight Time