Basketball Operations Assistantship

The BIG EAST Conference is accepting applications for the position of Basketball Operations Assistant. The position will primarily support functions and operations of Men’s and Women’s Basketball at the BIG EAST Conference. Position directly reports to the Senior Associate Commissioner for Men’s Basketball and Senior Associate Commissioner for Women’s Basketball.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Assist with research projects and compilation of pertinent regular season and NCAA Tournament selection data (NET, ratings services, etc.);
• Assist with updating conference policy manuals, tournament handbooks, and preparing annual league meeting materials;
• Assist with monitoring game management rules and policies for member schools (e.g., scorer’s tables, bench compliance, and uniform and equipment decorum);
• Track, analyze and compile comparative game data including statistics relevant to scheduling, officiating, sportsmanship, fouls, bench technology, and other areas of emphasis;
• Assist with developing and maintaining video database for evaluation and educational purposes;
• Assist with inputting Blue Zebra data and updates;
• Assist with BIG EAST Men's and Women's Basketball Tournaments, and other championships as needed;
• Assist with marketing and promotions efforts associated with BIG EAST Women's Basketball Tournament;
• Provide support for select conference initiatives, including Freshman Fundamentals, Transition Game, Black Fives and other auxiliary events as necessary; and
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in sports management, business, or relevant field; Graduate Degree preferred.
• Strong organizational and presentation skills.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office.
• Video editing experience.
• Working knowledge of statistical analysis.
• Previous work or volunteer experience in sports industry, preferably Division I, and/or former student-athlete experience at member institution.
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively with diverse constituents, including conference staff and personnel at member institutions.
• Capacity to efficiently multi-task and prioritize.
• Familiarity with NCAA compliance, and basketball rules and regulations.

The BIG EAST Conference encourages applications from women and traditionally underrepresented racial/ethnic groups.

A letter of application, resume, and list of references must be submitted as one document in PDF format to assistantships@bigeast.com.

All materials for consideration must be received by April 15, 2026. 
Interviews may transpire prior to the deadline.
Only applicants with completed files will be considered.

It is the policy of the Conference to provide equal employment/internship opportunities to all applicants and employees in accordance with all applicable laws and on the basis of qualifications for the job and without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, disability, veteran or military status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or partnership status, alienage or citizenship status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, being a victim of domestic violence or any other status protected by federal, state and local law. Compliant with NYC minimum wage regulations ($17/hour for 2026 and $17.50/hour for 2027); non-benefited.