Director of Men's Basketball at The Big 12 Conference Inc – Irving, Texas

Big 12 Conference | Job Description

POSITION TITLE: Director of Men's Basketball

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Full Time

DEPARTMENT NAME: Sports & Championship Administration

POSITION FUNCTION:

The Big 12 Conference seeks a highly organized and driven professional to serve as the Director of Men's Basketball Operations. Reporting to the Chief of Basketball Operations and working in close coordination with the Vice President of Women's Basketball, this role is a key operational lead responsible for the management and execution of conference basketball initiatives. The successful candidate will ensure a consistent, elite-level experience across all competitions, supporting the continued growth and innovation of Big 12 basketball in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

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ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Championship & Event Management

• Championship Execution: Support and coordinate on-site operations for the Big 12 Basketball Championships, including planning, team logistics, and game administration.

• Media Days: Lead the coordination of logistical elements for basketball media days.

• Cross-Sport Support: Provide operational support for women's basketball championship preparation and other conference championships/events as assigned.

Regular Season & Game Operations

• Scheduling: Support regular-season scheduling, including the coordination of complex logistics and institutional communication.

• Institutional Liaison: Act as the day-to-day operational contact for institutional directors of basketball operations, game managers, and administrative staff.

• Performance Monitoring: Monitor games throughout the season to provide observations and feedback regarding game administration, officiating flow, and operational consistency.

• Systems Management: Manage relationships with basketball technology and service providers (video, officiating, and player availability systems).

Officiating & Replay Operations

• Officiating Support: Assist with the operational elements of the officiating program, including assignment logistics and communication.

• Replay Coordination: Support the coordination and potential operation of the Conference's replay system.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

• 2–4 years of practical experience in athletics operations and administration.

• Preferred: Direct experience working within a collegiate athletic department or conference office.

• Communication: Strong writing and verbal communication skills; ability to interact effectively with coaches, administrators, and staff.

• Organization: High level of attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple high-priority projects simultaneously.

• Adaptability: Proven ability to execute in a fast-paced environment and maintain strong professional relationships under pressure.

• Availability: Must be able to work a flexible schedule including nights and weekends, with travel required for regular and postseason events as needed.

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor's Degree required. A degree in Sport Management, Business Administration, Communications, or a related field is preferred.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Office environment. Frequent sitting, standing, walking bending, listening, speaking, and use of office equipment. Some requirements for lifting, pushing, or pulling items less than 30 pounds. Ability to work long non-standard hours, including holidays, nights, weekends, game days or other event dates.

ABOUT THE BIG 12 CONFERENCE:

The Big 12 enters its 30th year as one of the nation's premier conferences in college athletics under the leadership of Commissioner Brett Yormark. Since joining the Conference in August 2022, Yormark has elevated the Big 12 to new heights, emphasizing marketing, brand building and instilling an innovative strategy that has resonated across the college athletics landscape. Starting Aug. 2, 2024, the Conference is composed of 16 universities spanning 10 states and four time zones. The Big 12 members include Arizona, Arizona State, Baylor, BYU, UCF, Cincinnati, Colorado, Houston, Iowa State, Kansas, Kansas State, Oklahoma State, TCU, Texas Tech, Utah and West Virginia. The Big 12 began play in 1996 and is the home of 87 team NCAA national championships, and 764 individual national champions. The Big 12 Conference office is located in Irving, Texas.

The Big 12 Conference, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All employees are hired, compensated, promoted, disciplined and evaluated without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, sex, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, genetic information, status as a qualified individual with a disability, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, or any other protected characteristic as established by law. The Big 12 Conference, Inc. strictly prohibits any and all discrimination and harassment based upon an individual's race, color, religion, creed, gender, sex, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, genetic information, status as a qualified individual with a disability, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, or any other protected characteristic as established by law.