Director of Operations, Men's Basketball

Working at Yale means contributing to a better tomorrow. Whether you are a current resident of our New Haven-based community, eligible for opportunities through the New Haven Hiring Initiative, or a newcomer, interested in exploring all that Yale has to offer, your talents and contributions are welcome. Discover your opportunities at Yale! Overview Reporting to the Head Basketball Coach and responsible for the day to day administrative duties of the entire varsity program. Oversee the day to day operations of the basketball program including travel coordination, meal planning, practice scheduling, and coaches recruiting schedules. Planning of all team event and functions such as alumni weekends, team banquets, and award ceremonies. Manage all aspects of recruiting coordination such as official visits, and appropriate paperwork filing. Develop and monitor the travel budget and recruiting budget. Plan and approve all budgetary decisions as it relates to team travel and coaches recruiting budgets. Plan and approve all unofficial and official visits for incoming PSA’s. Oversight of all social media for program. Required Skills and Abilities 1. Excellent organization and communication skills 2. Must have proven experience coaching, recruiting, and utilizing video equipment. 3. Demonstrated playing experience at the NCAA level, or an equivalent, necessary. Principal Responsibilities 1. In association with Sr. Associate AD and Business Office, develop and monitor the operating budget for a varsity sport program.2. Plan, monitor, make and/or approve all financial decisions for multiple budgetary tasks in the operating budget. 3. Assists with monitoring the annual fund in conjunction with the Athletic Alumni Affairs and Development office. 4. Oversees the direct day-to-day operations of the program including home games, special events, and both team and recruitment travel.5. Assists in the area of recruiting, assisting the recruiting coordinator with official and unofficial visits. 6. Oversees all communication between the program and players’ families.7. Establishes best practices for all activities, policies, and program practices to develop and ensure consistency within the program.8. Acts as liaison and represents the program to all on-campus organizations. 9. Acts as liaison to outside organizations including, but not limited to media (sport information), game day officials, Player/Agents, Corporate Relations, highlight video company, etc. 10. May serve on alumni, student or other institution committees related to the program.11. May manage a summer job program for members of the team who are in New Haven over the summer. Required Education and Experience Bachelor degree and two years’ experience in a NCAA Varsity sport program. Must have experience coaching, recruiting, and utilizing video equipment. Playing experience at the NCAA level, or an equivalent, necessary. Required License(s) or Certification(s) Required License(s) or Certification(s) Physical Requirements Physical Requirements Job Posting Date 09/25/2026 Job Category Professional Bargaining Unit NON Compensation Grade Administration & Operations Compensation Grade Profile Supervisor; Senior Associate (22) Salary Range $0.00 - $0.00 Time Type Full time Duration Type Staff Work Model On-site Background Check Requirements All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based   on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. 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