Assisting the coaching staff and responsible for the routine tasks in regard to the intercollegiate men’s basketball program. Support player development including academic monitoring, daily schedules, organizing team events that are outside of practice and competition, etc. Serve as the point of contact for competition scheduling. Serve as the facility liaison to event management, women’s basketball, and ticket office. Support the Head Coach with the efficient and productive operation of the Men’s Basketball program. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies Strong verbal and written communication skills and excellent interpersonal skills. Management and organizational skills. Proficiency with computers, especially using Excel. The ability to develop knowledge of, respect for, and skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds. Knowledge of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), SEC, UGA, and UGAAA rules and regulations. Ability to effectively communicate to student-athletes, academic counselors, parents, and coaches. Ability to work independently on multiple assignments. Ability to organize as well as prepare for events and travel in advance is imperative. Physical Demands The employee will lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities include close and distance vision, and peripheral vision. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but escalates to high during practice and athletic competitions. Is driving a responsibility of this position Yes Is this a Position of Trust Yes Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources No Does this position require a P-Card No Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position No Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care Yes Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) No Credit and P-Card policy Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website. Background Investigation Policy Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website. Duties/ Responsibilities Duties/ Responsibilities Player Development Responsibilities Responsible for executing off-the-field activities of student athletes, including but not limited to providing advice and counsel related to life skills, academic success, personal development, and community involvement and engagement. Coordinate with academic support staff to monitor academic responsibilities and troubleshooting individual student-athlete issues. Communicate daily with academic support staff and attend weekly academic meetings. Work with academic support staff to ensure appropriate balance between academic and athletic-related schedules. Serve as a mentor for social and personal development. Ensure staff and student-athletes are informed of daily schedules and responsibilities. Assist in organizing and executing all team socials and events. Percentage of time 30 Duties/ Responsibilities Recruiting Operations Maintain recruiting database(s). Assist in distribution of recruiting communications. Assist with logistics of organizing and executing official and unofficial visits. Participate in on-campus recruiting activities, focusing on hosting and evaluating relationship building possibilities with prospects and their guests in accordance with NCAA rules and regulations. Maintain and cultivate relationships to promote positive messaging and image of the men’s basketball program and coaching staff. Percentage of time 20 Duties/ Responsibilities Competition Scheduling Partner directly with the sport administrator and head coach to develop, building, and manage the annual men’s basketball competition schedule, including non-conference and multi-team event opportunities. Work in close collaboration with the sport administrator in liaison with opposing institutions, conference offices, and event organizers to negotiate game contracts, dates, guarantees, and logistics. Conduct strategic analysis of scheduling opportunities to optimize NCAA postseason positioning, NET rankings, strength of schedule and competition balance. Coordinate and track all scheduling agreements and contracts, ensuring alignment with institutional, conference, and NCAA compliance standards. Maintain a comprehensive scheduling database including historical trends, future series commitments, buy games, and home/away balance. Collaborate with athletics leadership to ensure scheduling aligns with revenue generation goals, television opportunities, and brand visibility. Percentage of time 20 Duties/ Responsibilities Facility Liaison to Various Units Serve as the facility liaison with Event Management, Women’s Basketball, and Ticket Office. Schedule athletic facilities for the University of Georgia and our opponents. Work with the Head Coach to coordinate practice schedules. Ensure facilities are prepared for workouts and practices. Communicate practice times and updates with athletic trainers, strength coach, and staff. Organize team ticket requests and manage ticket issues at both home and away events. Percentage of time 15 Duties/ Responsibilities Compliance. Ensure compliance with all NCAA, SEC, and institutional rules and regulations. Percentage of time 10 Duties/ Responsibilities Contribute to the overall success of the intercollegiate athletics program by performing all other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Head Coach. Percentage of time 5 Contact Information Recruitment Contact Contact Details For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below. Recruitment Contact Name N/ A Recruitment Contact Email N/ A Recruitment Contact Phone Posting Specific Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk ( - ). Applicant Documents Required Documents Optional Documents Resume/ CV Cover Letter

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