Director of Women's Basketball Operations

The University of Denver has a proud athletic tradition that compliments the schools academic endeavors. In its history, DU has won 36 national championships and enables student-athletes to compete on 18 Division 1 teams. The Pioneers pursue championships, excel academically, and represent both the University and their respective conferences to the best of their abilities.

Position Summary

The Director of Basketball Operations assists the Head Coach in the administration of all aspects of the sport program including, recruiting, contest, scheduling, supervising sports personnel, coordinating travel, budget management, coordinating logistics including team meals, buses, video and meeting rooms and film exchange, and ensuring program compliance with NCAA, Conference, and University rules and regulations.

Essential Functions

• Handling the programs daily basketball operations, coordinating its travel itineraries, and overseeing the teams student managers, on-campus recruiting, monitoring the academic progress of student athletes
• Assisting with video editing systems, providing game day management, assisting with designing graphics and content of recruiting materials, managing the budget, contest scheduling, monitoring study tables
• Assist in the recruitment of student-athletes under the direction of the Head Coach
• Exhibiting the highest professional standards and ethical behavior regarding adherence to NCAA, Conference, University, and the
• Department of Athletics and Recreations Code of Ethics
• Achieving competitive results that demonstrate athletic excellence
• Demonstrating a sincere interest in the social, emotional, academic development, as well as the athletic welfare of student-athletes
• Demonstrating excellent writing, speaking, and listening abilities
• Exhibiting supportive and cooperative behavior in pursuing sport program goals established by the Head Coach
• Exhibiting leadership and professional behavior in dealing with student-athletes
• Participating in continuing education conferences, workshops, or meetings to increase professional skills and knowledge
• Contributing to the maintenance of good working relationships with all members of the Division
• Assuming other responsibilities as assigned by the Director of Athletics and Recreation

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as business periodicals professional journals or government regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and develop related spreadsheets. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interests, commissions, ratios, and percentages.
• Quantitative and qualitative reasoning are necessary. Strong negotiation, conflict resolution and problem solving ability is necessary. The ability to exercise good decision-making under pressure is necessary.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree or equivalent
• Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations with demonstrated exemplary ethical conduct and conformance to NCAA rules and regulations.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills strong organizational skills
• Ability to support high academic standards and to motivate students.

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters Degree
• Experience at the Division I level

Working Environment

• Standard office environment.
• Unexpected interruptions occur often and stress level is moderate to high.
• Noise level is quiet to moderate.

Physical Activities

• Ability to work in front of a computer for extended periods of time.
• Occasionally required to move about the office/campus.

Work Schedule
Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Application Deadline
For consideration, please submit your application materials by 4:00 p.m. (MST) May 5, 2026.

Special Instructions
Candidates must apply online through jobs.du.edu to be considered. Only applications submitted online will be accepted.

Salary Grade Number:
The salary grade for the position is 9.

Salary Rate:
The salary rate for this position is $60,000.

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