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The Womens Basketball General Manager will serve as a key member of the coaching staff, supporting the Womens Head Coach in managing various aspects of the basketball program. This position will encompass a wide range of responsibilities, including scouting and recruiting, former student-athlete engagement, Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) opportunities, transfer portal management, and institutional fundraising in collaboration with University Advancement. Additionally, this position will collaborate with administration, the NIL department, and the GM/Chief Revenue Officer to maximize revenue-sharing and NIL opportunities and further enhance the programs financial growth.
Education and Experience:
- Bachelors degree required.
- Masters degree preferred in sports management, business administration, or related field.
- Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in college basketball administration, coaching, or related roles.
Skills and Knowledge:
- Strong understanding of NCAA rules and regulations, particularly regarding recruiting, eligibility, NIL, and compliance.
- Excellent communication, organizational, interpersonal skills and strong attention to detail.
- Strategic and creative skills, ability to multitask, excellent customer service skills, and ability to work independently.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders, including coaches, student-athletes, alumni, donors, sponsors and university administrators.
- Experience in basketball operations, administration, recruiting, or fundraising preferred.
- Commitment to upholding the values and integrity of college athletics and promoting student-athlete welfare and development.
Responsibilities:
Scouting and Recruiting:
- Assist in identifying and evaluating prospective student-athletes through scouting, recruiting, analytics and talent assessment efforts.
- Assists in development and execution of recruiting and retention strategic plans.
- Strategizes, implements plans and coordinates recruiting visits, communications, and interactions with recruits and their families.
- Maintain up-to-date recruiting databases and assist with compliance-related documentation.
Transfer Portal Management:
- Consistently monitor the transfer portal and assess potential transfer student-athletes to enhance team roster and depth.
- Facilitate communication and logistics for incoming transfers, including eligibility requirements and integration into the program.
- Maintains roster information and salary cap management, in collaboration with coaching staff and administration.
Former Student-Athlete Engagement:
- Cultivate relationships with former players to foster alumni engagement and support for the basketball program.
- Organize events, reunions, and networking opportunities for former student-athletes.
Institutional Fundraising:
- Partner with Athletics and University Advancement to identify fundraising opportunities and cultivate relationships with donors, sponsors and supporters of the basketball program.
- Assist in developing fundraising initiatives and campaigns to advance the programs financial goals.
Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) Education and Opportunities:
- Assist in the management of identifying and facilitating NIL opportunities for student-athletes, in compliance with NCAA regulations and institutional policies.
- Will work to ensure that student-athletes disclose all required NIL agreements per NCAA rules.
- Building individual strategic plans for marketing and branding for potential and current student-athletes, developing relationships with influencers, and marketing and branding for the Syracuse Womens Basketball program.
- Work collaboratively with administration and serve as a liaison to the NIL department and GM/Chief Revenue Officer.
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