General Manager, Men's Basketball
Position Summary
Under the general supervision of the Men’s Basketball Head Coach and Athletics Department leadership, the General Manager of Men’s Basketball serves as the senior strategic leader responsible for roster construction, financial planning, NIL and revenue-share strategy, and external partnerships. This position oversees two full-time staff members (Director of Player Development and Recruiting and Director of Scouting and Strategy) and functions as the primary bridge between basketball operations, compliance, marketing, and third-party NIL partners.
Qualifications
- Minimum of five years of recruiting experience as a college coach, scout, or recruiting coordinator. (Required)
- Ability to exercise sound judgment and to handle sensitive and confidential information/material with discretion. (Required)
- Ability to interact diplomatically with individuals of various social, economic, cultural, and educational backgrounds. (Required)
- Superior public relations skills, including outstanding interpersonal skills to establish and maintain effective working relationships and correspondence with staff, faculty, media, recruits, visiting coaches, donors, parents and Conference and NCAA officials. (Required)
- Ability to plan and prioritize assignments and work independently to complete assignments despite various deadlines, competing requirements and changing priorities. (Required)
- Ability to perform under stress and maintain composure in the face of resistance, indifference or hostility. (Required)
- Ability to organize and maintain a calendar system. (Required)
- Working knowledge of contracts and demonstrated budgetary skills. (Required)
- Working knowledge of University purchasing and accounting policies and procedures. (Preferred)
- Demonstrate word processing and computer skills to complete assignments with speed and accuracy. (Required)
- Ability to operate a computer with working knowledge of various computer software systems including: Microsoft Office, JumpForward, Teamworks, Hudl, XOs, Prep Tracker, Page Maker, VISIO and database entry. (Required)
- Knowledge of University policies and procedures. (Preferred)
- Knowledge of Conference and NCAA rules and regulations. (Required)
Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal Affiliations
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent training and experience. (Required)
- Must possess, upon hire, and maintain a valid CA noncommercial Class C License in accordance with the California (CA) Department of Motor Vehicles. (Required)
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