• Bachelor s degree.
  
• A minimum of five years of athletics administration experience in a leadership role, with a priority in specific experience administering championships, athletic events, with preference given to basketball championship experience at a conference office or at a member institution
  
• Demonstrated knowledge of committee and meeting management
  
• Demonstrated strength in athletic event operations
  
• Excellent organizational, administrative, communication and presentation skills
  
• Flexibility to travel (approximately 75 days per year), contact and availability on a continuous basis (after hours, weekends)
  
  PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  
• Demonstrated ability to activate better business practices with tangible financial and operational results
  
  Team up with the NCAA and enjoy 100% employer-paid family health insurance, 15 vacation days/year, pension fund and annual personal fitness stipend. Please visit www.ncaa.org to apply online and to view other job opportunities available at the NCAA. The application deadline for this position is July 18th, 2008. The NCAA is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women, minorities and disabled persons to apply.
  

duties and responsibilities:
Assist in the development and implementation of the national office s strategic communication strategy
Provide daily media relations support to the Public and Media Relations unit
Assist with daily media calls
Provide public relations writing support, such as press releases, talking points, backgrounders, stories for championships programs and other NCAA collateral material
Perform independent research for senior leaders in PMR as assigned.
Provide general public relations support at key NCAA events, such as the Men s and Women s Final Fours, the NCAA Convention and other events as assigned
Work on proactive external messaging projects and also seek out new platforms for activating and extending key Association priorities and messages.
Use Vocus and other technology to research and develop new media relations opportunities for the national office, including but not limited to Web logs, e-magazines, and alternative print publications and broadcast outlets.
Cultivate relationships with colleagues in the NCAA membership to develop third-party advocates in support of NCAA messaging and overall priorities

Requirements:
Bachelor s degree.
Three to five years of related work experience in public relations, journalism, or communications, particularly in high-interest/low-trust settings at a national level
Strong organizational skills
Proven ability to add an advocacy focus to organizational priorities
Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and tight deadlines
Strong communication skills both written and verbal
Excellent writing skills and proven ability to produce materials targeted toward specific audiences
Demonstrated ability to collaborate and manage stakeholders and related expectations
Strong computer skills

Preferred qualifications:
Advanced degree
Knowledge of higher education and intercollegiate athletics
Understanding of the overall branding and messaging goals of the NCAA

Team up with the NCAA and enjoy 100% employer-paid family health insurance, 15 vacation days/year, pension fund and annual personal fitness stipend. Please visit www.ncaa.org to apply online and to view other job opportunities available at the NCAA. The application deadline for this position is July 14th, 2008. The NCAA is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women, minorities and disabled persons to apply.

We currently seek an Assistant Director of Membership Services at our National Office in Indianapolis, IN. In this role, you will be responsible for performing work associated with the NCAA Division I Academic Performance Program (AAP). This will encompass processing various academic waivers, providing membership education and working with the APP academic data collection module. In addition, this position will also assist the Association's membership and other relevant entities in understanding NCAA legislation and interpretations applicable to the operation of an institution's athletics program. Additionally, this position may be responsible for participating in a variety of other core membership services functions, including committee and governance support and various special projects (e.g., Compliance Assistant Internet and the Outreach Program for First Time Chancellors and Presidents).

REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor's degree and 3 to 5 years of experience transferable to a regulatory environment.
Strong oral/written communication and organizational skills.
Exceptional customer service skills.
Well developed analytical skills.
Basic computer skills with a desire to embrace new technologies.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage various job assignments.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Master's Degree or advanced professional degree.
Experience in intercollegiate athletics, as a coach, student-athlete or an administrator.
Experience handling confidential and sensitive materials.
Interest in research and analysis of intercollegiate athletics.
Working knowledge of NCAA rules and familiarity with higher education administration.
Working knowledge of Division 1 APP.
Experience on Division I campus involving academic and/or compliance work.

Team up with the NCAA and enjoy 100% employer-paid family health insurance, 15 vacation days/year, pension fund and annual personal fitness stipend. Please visit to apply online and to view other job opportunities available at the NCAA. The application deadline for this position is July 1st, 2008. The NCAA is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women, minorities and disabled persons to apply.