Director of Player Development / Operations

The mission of the NC State University Department of Athletics is to prepare student-athletes to compete at the highest level and to inspire them to be leaders now and for the future by providing the best environment to achieve their athletic, academic, and personal aspirations as well as providing support for the professional development of our coaches and staff, all within the role of the greater institutional relationships to the University. NC State Women’s Basketball program is a Division 1 program within the Atlantic Coast Conference.

Essential Job Duties:

Job Responsibilities include:

Program Administration & Operations

• Handle administrative management functions of the Women’s Basketball program, including maintaining accurate student-athlete rosters, processing contracts, travel forms, and reimbursements
• Coordinate pre-season and post-season events
• Schedule and manage exit interviews and summer school forms
• Oversee admissions coordination and recruiting reports reconciliation
• Coordinate practice times with facilities and external partners
• Serve as liaison between Women’s Basketball and Athletic Department units (Senior Women’s Administrator, Athletics Director, Business Office, Marketing, Media, Housing, Compliance, Academic Support)
• Oversee Graduate Assistant

Budget & Financial Management

• Oversee and monitor program budget
• Assist with budget preparation and ensure operations remain within approved allocations

Team Travel & Logistics

• Manage all aspects of team travel, including flights, buses, hotels, meals, practice facilities, transportation, and per diem expenditures

Scheduling & External Relations

• Coordinate team scheduling in collaboration with NCAA, ACC, Legal, and university officials, including contract negotiations
• Manage the complex scheduling process requiring high-level coordination and communication

Compliance & Recruiting Operations

• Oversee official recruiting visits to ensure NCAA compliance
• Coordinate recruiting logistics and ensure required documentation is completed
• Work closely with Compliance on NCAA Clearinghouse certifications

Student-Athlete Support & Academic Oversight

• Meet regularly with Academic Coordinator to monitor student-athlete progress
• Assist with housing, financial aid, and admissions support
• Advise student-athletes on academic, eligibility, and conduct expectations
• Support academic performance initiatives, APR goals, and student engagement opportunities

Coaching Support & Player Development

• Assist in coaching activities, including recruiting, instruction, and skill development
• Support scouting, practice planning, and game preparation
• Monitor conditioning and training in collaboration with Strength & Conditioning and Athletic Training staff
• Participate in coaching meetings and strategy implementation

Other Responsibilities:

• Housing and dining hall coordination for student-athletes.
• Serve as business office liaison for basketball program.
• Scholarship calculations.
• Coordinate use of facilities.
• Work with Game Operations staff.
• Represent head basketball coach at meetings as requested.

Minimum Education and Experience:

Minimum of a bachelor’s degree required with experience in relevant independent instructional or educational activities; specific minimum experience is at the discretion of the Director of Athletics.

Other Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2 years prior experience working or in a collegiate or professional basketball environment.
• Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree.
• Prior experience working or playing at Division 1 level.