Special Assistant to the Head Coach, Women's Basketball (Athletics) (Part Time) (Remote)

This Special Assistant to the Head Coach, Women's Basketball (Athletics) (Part Time) (Remote) position is with University of Arizona. Name, Image and Likeness Serve as the program’s primary point of coordination for NIL strategy and opportunities. Work collaboratively with internal Athletics staff and external partners to identify and facilitate NIL opportunities for Women’s Basketball student-athletes. Maintain an understanding of the NIL marketplace and emerging trends impacting women’s basketball and collegiate athletics. Track NIL activity and opportunities across the roster to provide the Head Coach with an accurate understanding of each student-athlete’s overall opportunities. Coordinate with appropriate institutional personnel to ensure NIL activities comply with applicable University, conference, NCAA, and legal requirements. Agent and Player Relations Serve as a primary point of contact, as appropriate, for agents and other authorized representatives of current and prospective student-athletes. Develop and maintain professional relationships with agents, representatives, and other key stakeholders within the women’s basketball landscape. Maintain regular communication with student-athletes regarding revenue sharing, NIL opportunities, and other matters impacting their experience within the program. Assist with communication and coordination related to student-athlete recruitment, retention, transfer portal activity, and professional opportunities. Maintain appropriate records of communications and commitments involving student-athletes and their authorized representatives. Player Personnel and Strategic Planning Work closely with the Head Coach to develop short- and long-term roster management strategies. Monitor the collegiate women’s basketball landscape, including transfer portal activity, recruiting trends, NIL developments, revenue-sharing practices, and other factors affecting roster construction. Develop comparative information and market intelligence to support strategic decision-making. Assist with identifying roster needs and opportunities based on positional needs, eligibility, retention risk, and available resources. Support the Head Coach in preparing for conversations and negotiations related to recruitment and retention. Compliance and Institutional Coordination Maintain current knowledge of applicable NCAA, conference, University, revenue-sharing, NIL, agent, and student-athlete eligibility requirements. Work closely with Athletics Compliance and other appropriate institutional units to ensure program activities are conducted consistent with applicable rules and policies. Maintain accurate documentation related to revenue sharing, NIL, and other areas within the position’s responsibilities. Ensure appropriate approvals and institutional processes are followed before commitments are communicated or finalized. Participate in required education and training regarding NCAA rules, revenue sharing, NIL, agent relationships, and other evolving areas of collegiate athletics. Additional Responsibilities Serve as a strategic advisor and resource to the Head Coach on matters related to roster management, student-athlete compensation, NIL, recruiting and retention. Represent the Women’s Basketball program in internal meetings related to revenue sharing, NIL, roster management, and student-athlete services as assigned. Budget accountability. Additional duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Strong communication skills and the ability to organize calendars and use platforms to communicate with team and coaches. Skill in developing and maintaining good working relationships. Ability to solve problems and make decisions. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with individuals at all organizational levels, and project a positive, professional attitude. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Dedication and motivation to initiate, lead and support value-added projects. Self-motivated, results-oriented, and has a positive demeanor. Demonstrated organizational skills, including the ability to plan, establish priorities and successfully manage multiple priority projects. Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain positive interpersonal relations. Knowledge and understanding of industry wide trends and ability to manage changes. Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations as well as Conference regulations and policies. Ability to simultaneously manage multiple tasks.