Pac-12 Conference
Vice President, Men’s Basketball
Pac-12 Conference - Senior
United States · Remote
Game Operations, Events, & Productions · Risk Management/Strategic Planning · General Management/Profit & Loss
$210,000 - $230,000 / year
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The Vice President, Men’s Basketball oversees all aspects of the Pac-12 Conference's men’s basketball initiatives, programs, and operations, including but not limited to scheduling, officiating, strategy, and championship execution. They act as the Pac-12 liaison for men’s basketball between coaches and staff, member institutions, and the NCAA, while supporting and driving strategic initiatives, branding, and revenue growth for the sport. This role requires a high level of discretion, analytical thinking, and the ability to effectively navigate complex situations.
Location
The Pac-12 office is based in San Ramon, CA. This position is open to remote candidates in the states of California, Washington, Oregon, Colorado, Idaho, Texas, and Utah.
The Pac-12 office is based in San Ramon, CA. This position is open to remote candidates in the states of California, Washington, Oregon, Colorado, Idaho, Texas, and Utah.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Strategic Planning and Execution
- Collaborate with the SVP, Deputy Commissioner to develop and execute strategic initiatives and long-term plans for continuous improvement of Pac-12 basketball
- Monitor progress toward strategic goals and provide regular updates
- Directs the planning, logistics, and execution of the annual men’s basketball conference tournament
- Communication and Liaison
- Serves as the primary liaison to league coaches, athletics directors, and the NCAA to address men’s basketball issues, legislative concepts, and trends.
- Facilitate communication between the SVP, Deputy Commissioner and various departments, ensuring alignment and clarity of objectives
- Day-to-day contact with institutional directors of basketball operations, basketball event managers, and basketball scheduling administrators
- Serve as a liaison with communications and broadcast colleagues in support of further promoting and strengthening the Pac-12 men's basketball brand
- Collaborate and communicate with Conference women's basketball staff to assure equity and consistency in Conference policies
- Serve as day-to-day contact for key members of the Western Officiating Consortium leadership team
- Represent the·Pac-12 Conference at appropriate committees and events
- Manage periodic basketball event manager conference calls
- Project Management
- Anticipate challenges and opportunities, offering proactive solutions to mitigate risk and drive growth
- Provide analysis and recommendations on key decisions, drawing upon data and insights from various sources
- Provide briefings on current industry issues
- Identify areas for process improvement and implement solutions to increase efficiency
- Coordinate cross-functional teams to achieve project objectives effectively
- Monitor compliance with Conference men's basketball regulations and make suggestions to appropriate parties for changes
- Suggest NCAA legislation and rule changes to strategically position the Pac-12 on national issues
- Manage the development of the Pac-12 Conference men's basketball game and broadcast scheduling in accordance with guidelines and parameters, including Conference and non-conference broadcasting requests
- Monitor men's basketball game grading and related officiating reports
- Create, edit, and distribute the annual Pac-12 Basketball Administration Manual
- Assist in selected women's basketball operations projects as requested
- Serve as Sports Manager for a to-be-determined Olympic sport
- Contribute to weekly, quarterly, and annual business/stakeholder meetings
- Assist with coordination of virtual and in-person meetings
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the SVP, Deputy Commissioner
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in business administration, management, or a related field
- Significant experience in intercollegiate athletics administration, particularly in a conference office setting.
- Extensive knowledge of NCAA rules and DI basketball regulations
- Demonstrated success in leading high-level projects, supervising staff, and managing budgets.
- Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
- Demonstrated ability to influence and collaborate effectively at all levels of an organization
- Exceptional organizational and project management skills
- High level of integrity and professionalism, with the ability to handle confidential information with discretion
Additional Requirements:
- Proven sense of urgency and ability to complete multiple tasks and assignments
- Availability to travel as needed
Key Relationships:
Pac-12 SVP, Deputy Commissioner
Pac-12 Chief Operating Officer
Pac-12 General Counsel
University Stakeholders
Pac-12 Athletic Directors
Pac-12 Head Coaches
NCAA Staff
Other Conference Colleagues
Business and TV Partners
Other Conference Representatives and Key Stakeholders
Pac-12 Overview
The Pac-12 stands at a defining moment in its history. Founded in 1915, the league’s rich legacy of athletic and academic excellence spans over 100 years. Supported by world-class service and empowerment, Pac-12 student-athletes have earned more than 500 NCAA team championships. Now with a renewed and bold vision for its future, the Pac-12 has undergone significant transformation on its journey to launching a new collegiate athletics conference, custom-built for both the modern-day student-athlete and an evolving college sports landscape.
Under the leadership of Commissioner Teresa Gould, the Pac-12 embarks on creating a new legacy, composed of nine member universities, a one-of-its-kind and state-of-the-art broadcast production facility in San Ramon, CA., and a reimagined commercial enterprise that is uniquely positioned to drive strategic partnerships, brand enhancement, revenue generation and other growth opportunities to unlock new and lasting value for both its member universities and its student-athletes. Currently composed of Oregon State University and Washington State University, the league will welcome seven new full members beginning with the 2026-27 season, including Boise State University, Colorado State University, California State University, Fresno, Gonzaga University, San Diego State University, Texas State University and Utah State University.
COMPENSATION:
The exact salary will depend on the successful candidate’s location, relevant skills, experience, and qualifications.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.
