Position Department: Men's Basketball

Position School: Administration Overview: This individual provides critical operational, analytical, and administrative support to the coaching staff in a high-pressure, elite collegiate environment.

This role focuses heavily on the program's video operations, spearheading

detailed film breakdown, opponent analysis, and scouting preparation.

Additionally, the assistant manages day-to-day logistics—including team travel

coordination, oversight of student managers, and monitoring player academic progress—while assisting with on-court practice logistics. The ideal candidate must demonstrate a relentless work ethic, strong basketball acumen, and unwavering compliance with NCAA Division I, conference, and institutional regulations.

Responsibilities

Someone who manages the program's daily administrative logistics while serving as a vital bridge for player-to-coach engagement. Responsibilities include assisting in team travel, overseeing the undergraduate student manager program, assisting in organizing summer youth camps, and monitoring student-athlete academic progress and study hall attendance. Crucially, this role acts as an accessible liaison for the student-athletes, fostering strong relationship-building, tracking player morale, and helping translate coaching expectations into daily player development. Additionally, the assistant supports basic video operations, assists with on-court practice setup, and ensures strict compliance with all NCAA Division I, conference, and institutional regulations.

Minimum Qualifications

Required Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution. Admission to a graduate degree program at Robert Morris University. Availability to work evenings, weekends, and travel with the team as required. Preferred Collegiate playing and/or coaching experience. Strong interest in pursuing a career in collegiate coaching or athletic administration.

Academic Years Preferred: First Year Graduate Student or Greater

Wage: Wage Frequency: Monthly Stipend (Consistent and Continuous amount) Is this position funded through Federal Work Study dollars?: No Average Number of Hours Per Week: 20 Days of the Week to Work: Availability everyday pending the season Anticipated Time Frames to Work: Hours vary pending the season, typically 8AM - 4PM Preferred Start Date: Sep 1, 2026 Anticipated End Date: Apr 30, 2027 Act 153 Clearance Required: No Required To Pass a Motor Vehicle Report Check (If driving on behalf of the University): No Required to Pass a Credit Check: No Additional Posting Information: None Special Applicant Instructions: None Commitment to Diversity: RMU complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws and provides equal opportunity in all educational programs and activities, admission of students and conditions of employment for all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, sex, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, or national origin.

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