Player Development Manager Jobs in Michigan (NOW HIRING)

Position Information
Position Information
Posting Number
S-3917
Position Number
00360
Type of Recruitment
External
Position Title
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR / OPERATIONS & PLAYER DEVELOPMENT / MEN'S BASKETBALL
Position Summary
The Assistant Director of Men's Basketball Operations and Player Development serves a key role in supporting the daily administration, organization, and operational success of the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball program. This position is responsible for assisting with player development initiatives and overseeing a variety of operational functions that contribute to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the program. Responsibilities include coordinating team travel and logistics, supporting recruiting operations, maintaining compliance-related documentation, managing equipment and inventory, assisting with budget and purchasing processes, and coordinating camps, clinics, community engagement activities, and special events.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree.
At least 1 year of experience in collegiate athletics, basketball operations, student-athlete development, athletic administration, or a related field.
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work effectively with student-athletes and individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Commitment to compliance with NCAA, conference, and institutional rules and regulations.
Ability to work evenings, weekends, and travel as required.
Preferred Qualifications
Collegiate men's basketball playing experience.
Experience with technology utilized in collegiate men's basketball programs (Synergy, Sports Code, Teamworks, Fast Scout, Hudl. etc.)
Experience supporting collegiate athletics operations, student-athlete development initiatives, recruiting operations, event management, or program administration.
Duties & Responsibilities
Assist with the administration, organization, and day-to-day operation of the Men's Basketball program.
Support player development initiatives and student-athlete engagement efforts while serving as a resource to help connect student-athletes with university and athletics department support services.
Coordinate and manage operational functions including team travel, logistics, recruiting support, compliance documentation, equipment and inventory management, and budget-related purchasing processes.
Assist with the planning and execution of camps, clinics, community engagement initiatives, and special events.
Collaborate with student-athletes, athletics staff, campus partners, and external stakeholders to support program objectives and ensure compliance with NCAA, conference, and institutional policies and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned in support of program and departmental goals.
Supervision Exercised
None.
Message to Applicants
Central Michigan University is dedicated to fostering an environment that is reflective of the communities we serve. We are especially interested in highly qualified candidates who will advance and promote CMU's mission, vision, and leadership standards.
You must submit an on-line application in order to be considered as an applicant for this position.
Cover letters may be addressed to the Hiring Committee.
This job is a one-year appointment starting on the hire date. The department may choose to extend the appointment at their discretion.
Employee Group
Professional & Administrative -Salary
Staff Pay Level
Pay Range
$40,000
Division
President
Department
Athletics
Position Status
Provisional
Position End Date
08/01/2027
Employment Status
Full-Time
FTE
1.00
Position Type
12 month
Weekly Work Schedule
Mon-Fri, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. / weekends and evenings as needed
Location
Mount Pleasant, MI
About the Department
About CMU
Central Michigan University has a more than 125-year legacy of preparing students to become leaders and changemakers in their communities and in their personal and professional lives.
We serve nearly 15,500 students on our Mount Pleasant campus, in satellite locations around the state and throughout the country, and through flexible online programs. Many of our approximately 300 undergraduate, master's, specialist and doctoral programs in the arts, media, business, education, human services, health professions, liberal arts, social sciences, medicine, science and engineering are nationally ranked for excellence.
CMU leads the nation in leadership development programming through our Sarah R. Opperman Leadership Institute, and we are proud to be among only 5% of U.S. universities in the top two Carnegie research classifications. Our faculty work with graduate and undergraduate students in areas such as Great Lakes research, medical innovation, engineering technology and more.
Central is home to 17 men's and women's Division 1 sports including football, basketball, gymnastics, baseball, wrestling and more. Our student-athletes achieve great success in competition and in the classroom, capturing Mid-American Conference championships and maintaining an average cumulative GPA of 3.17.
CMU is located in Mount Pleasant, a community that blends the best of small-town living with big-city amenities. It's part of the culturally varied and vibrant Great Lakes Bay Region that also includes Saginaw, Bay City, Midland and the state's largest Native American community, centered on the Saginaw Chippewa Isabella Reservation in Mount Pleasant.
Area residents enjoy the mix of outdoor activities, cultural events, shopping and dining options, and family attractions. Other major Michigan destinations and attractions - Lansing, Grand Rapids, Detroit, Traverse City, wineries, beaches, golf and ski resorts, and many more - are within easy reach of the city's central location in Michigan's Lower Peninsula.
CMU employees enjoy access to a nationally recognized wellness program along with health care and benefits that exceed regional, state and national norms.
CMU Leadership Standards
Central Michigan University is a place where we value students and work for their success, where we act as family, and where employees are engaged, appreciated and have extraordinary opportunities to make a difference.
We intentionally maintain and strengthen the hallmark CMU culture that sets us apart from our peers by expecting CMU leaders and employees to model the following Leadership Standards and develop them within their teams.
Please review the Leadership Standards before applying for this position.
EEO Statement
CMU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and institution. CMU does not discriminate against persons based on age, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, height, marital status, national origin, political persuasion, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, race, religion, sex, sex-based stereotypes, sexual orientation, transgender status, veteran status, or weight.
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CMU does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, including admission and employment, and is required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 not to discriminate in such a matter.
Inquiries about the application of Title IX can be made to CMU's Title IX Coordinator, the US Department of Education's Assistant Secretary, or both.
CMU's Title IX Coordinator can be reached at:
Phone: 989-774-3253
Office: 103 E. Preston St.
Bovee University Center, suite 306
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
Email: titleix@cmich.edu
Posting Ends
07/14/2026
Open Until Filled
No