General Description

Reporting to the Sr. Associate Commissioner, the Associate Commissioner will serve the Conference and its member institutions to oversee and lead all aspects of the Conference’s men’s basketball enterprise and other duties, including Commissioner-delegated projects, as assigned. This position is in Las Vegas, Nevada and will work in the MW office full time.

The overall impact of this position is to ensure the development and maintenance of comprehensive policy and governance structure across all sports and championships, which includes consistency in policies, procedures, penalty structures, coaches’ meeting agendas and reports, submissions to the Joint Council, Championship Handbook policies, officiating, scheduling, and championship operations. This position is responsible for regular oversight, development and modification, and implementation of consistent policies across all sports administration and championships through regular meetings of sport managers, review of Championship Handbooks and providing guidance and assistance as issues arise in each sport.

This position is the primary administrator for men’s basketball and is to ensure men’s basketball operations comply with NCAA and MW policy, safeguard a positive Student-Athlete experience and well-being, and maintain focus on initiatives designed to elevate MW men’s basketball to the highest possible levels of performance and exposure.

Utilizing this member-centered approach is consistent with the MW’s mission to cultivate opportunities for student-athletes to compete at the highest level while fostering academic achievement and sportsmanship.

Essential Functions

Leadership Administration

•       Guide, coordinate and facilitate the day-to-day operations with various departments in the league office.

•       Work collaboratively with the Commissioner on the development and execution of strategic initiatives for the future direction of the Conference in a number of identified priority areas.

•       Collaborates closely with or is an active member of the senior management team. Includes development, planning, and implementation of strategic and long-range planning.

•       May represent the Conference and/or Commissioner at meetings and cabinets, committees, and advisory groups.

•       May participate in policy review, development, and governance process for respective coaches’ groups.

•       Assist with the administration of the MW Board of Directors.

•       Assist with the monitoring and communication of national and Conference issues.

•       Become proficient in the Teamworks platform to facilitate communication with the membership and meeting administration.

•       Participate in-person at all-staff events, meetings, and team-building exercises to promote culture and build relationships.

•       Perform other duties and projects as assigned by the Commissioner, consistent with the nature of the position.

Sports Administration / Basketball

•       Lead men’s basketball for the Mountain West, serving as the primary Conference contact for head coaches and institutional basketball administrators.

•       Develop and execute a plan with measurable goals for competitive success, postseason opportunities, and national exposure.

•       Provide guidance, ensure consistency in managing coaches’ groups, executing regular-season competition, conducting postseason championships and coordinating officiating issues. Includes collective on-boarding and mentoring new sport administrators.

•       Serve as sport and championship administrator for men’s basketball.

•       Develop and manage Conference basketball schedules for men’s and women’s with a third-party vendor; maintain all scheduling deadlines for non-conference schedules and membership submissions, and manage all Conference Change of Schedule Forms.

•       Collaborate with media rights partners in creation of television schedules in respective sport. Engage with Mountain West Plus and individual institutions for the streaming of inventory not selected by the media rights partners.

•       Oversee officiating programs for men’s basketball and serve as the primary point of contact for the coordinator of officials and the consortium with the Big Ten.

•       Oversee video exchange programs for basketball.

•       Actively engage in on-boarding program for new coaches.

•       Monitor and communicate national and Conference issues.

•       Monitor and enforce NCAA and MW sport-specific policies.

Sports Administration / All-Sport Policy Development

•       Assist with sport benchmarking, vision plans, and goal setting in all sports.

•       Assist with develop and maintain a comprehensive governance structure across all sports which includes consistency in policies, procedures, penalty structures, coaches meeting agendas and reports, submissions to the Joint Council, Game Management Handbooks and Championship Handbooks.

•       Assist with the Conference’s sportsmanship and competition environment efforts.

•       Assist with Conference officiating programs for men’s and women’s basketball, men’s and women’s soccer, baseball, women’s volleyball, and softball. Assist sport administrators with officiating relationships.

•       Assists with oversight of coordinators of officials (independent contractors), with respective sport administrators serving as primary contacts for assignments, schedules, support for officiating software, fees and payments, evaluations, background checks, training camps, and educational opportunities. Assist with contracts and documentation for officials.

•       Manage the daily monitoring and enforcement of NCAA and MW sport-specific policies. Maintain, execute, and enforce a robust MW Sportsmanship Policy across all Mountain West regular-season and postseason competitions per current policies.

Championships Policy / All Sports

•       Assist and manage the Men’s and Women’s Basketball Championships. Lead event planning and administration and develop and manage assigned budgets.

•       Assist with event preparation and on-site operations including but not limited to, digital platform updates, forms, manuals, surveys, and timeline maintenance.

•       May lead or participate in planning meetings and conference calls with host championship venues, as appropriate.

•       Assist with the negotiation and execution of facility, hotel, medical, official ball and other consultant/vendor contracts.

•       Assists with all championship vendors, independent contractors, volunteers, and overall game operations.

•       Assists with the ordering and development of championship signage, awards, participant gifts and apparel.

•       Assists with marketing and branding across all championships ensuring consistency within brand style guide. Collaborates with External regarding sponsorship fulfillment at championship events.

•       Assists with NCAA automatic qualification requirements.

Ticketing / BOM

•       Serve as the primary liaison with third-party ticketing consultants and advisors for ticketing of all MW championships. Manages and guides sport administrators in ticketing efforts in assigned sports.

Sports Wagering

•       Ownership of all sports wagering integrity initiatives, including execution of the Prohibet platform and point of contact with IC360.

•       Serve as Conference lead for any IC360 inquiries relating to the Mountain West.

Mountain West Esports

•       Oversee the successful management and growth of Esports.

•       Oversight of Mountain West Esports program and Championships in tandem with MW Esports Director.

•       Creation and implementation of Mountain West Esports strategic plan that will increase Conference exposure, enhance the Conference brand and maximize revenue.

•       Sportsmanship program and sports wagering integration.

•       Academic connectivity with member institutions in relation to recruitment of STEM students.

Knowledge & Skills

Deep understanding of the following knowledge and skills. Officiating Management:

•       Deep understanding of officiating rules, regulations, and standards for basketball. Strong familiarity with conference policies, NCAA regulations, and compliance procedures.

•       Elevated skills in organizing schedules, coordinating officiating assignments, and managing administrative tasks.

•       Elevated communication skills for liaising with stakeholders, including coaches, officials, and NCAA representatives.

Leadership and Collaboration:

•       Leadership skills for effectively leading collaborative efforts and overseeing officiating programs.

•       Diplomacy, negotiation skills, and political savvy for navigating complex relationships within the conference and NCAA.

•       Collaboration skills for supporting internal teams, working across departments, and facilitating coordination among different groups.

Event and Championship Management:

•       Knowledge of event management principles, championship requirements, and logistics.

•       Skills in organizing and executing clinics, championships, and other events.

•       Leadership abilities for directing staff, coordinating logistics, and addressing issues during games and events.

Strategic Planning and Policy Enforcement:

•       Understanding strategic planning, long-range goals, and governance structures within the conference.

•       Skills in enforcing NCAA and conference policies, monitoring compliance, and addressing violations.

•       Representation skills for advocating conference interests within NCAA committees and liaising with NCAA officials.

Financial Management and Resource Allocation:

•       Knowledge of budgeting principles, financial management, and resource allocation.

•       Skills in managing budget line items, optimizing budget utilization, and negotiating contracts with vendors and partners.

Technology Proficiency and Adaptability:

•       Technical proficiency in utilizing sports-specific platforms, software, and technology.

•       Adaptability to learn and efficiently use new technology, platforms, and software as needed.

General Management

•    Deep knowledge of Division I intercollegiate athletics, the MW and its institutions’ programs and/or higher education.

•    Deep knowledge of MW strategic plan and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership, operation, and coordination of people and resources.

•    Acts with member institutions in mind and is dedicated to promoting the academic missions of our member institutions.

•    Positively influences peers and management

•    Elevated analytical, decision-making, organizational, and project management of tactical and strategic initiatives.

•    Constructs and manages budget with signature authority and accountability of single budget.

•    Deep working knowledge and skills in the following functions/competencies:

-               Operations management

-               Developing standards or methods

-               Process improvement

-               Financial acumen

•    Meets aggressive deadlines and handles multiple and increasingly complex projects.

•    Leads and facilitate group meetings.

•    Builds trusting relationships with all departments and stakeholders (internal and external).

•    Selects and organizes teams to problem-solve and execute agreed-upon resolution.

•    Build teams and foster teamwork.

•     Deep understanding and demonstration of MW’s core values of competitive excellence, academic achievement, integrity, relentless drive, community and inclusion.

•    Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment to handle sensitive and confidential information/material with discretion and to analyze situations and systems, identify problems, and implement solutions.

•    Effective and professional communication, both orally and in writing.

•    Collaborates to solve complex problems and issues.

•    Recognizes and manages new opportunities.

•    Learns quickly and rapidly establishes expertise with Conference standard and client-specific solutions.

•     Demonstrated high-level proficiency in Microsoft programs, i.e., Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Suite programs, and other relevant software required.

Desired Qualifications

•       Bachelor’s degree in an applicable or transferable field; master’s degree desirable.

•       12-15 years’ experience in a related field. Significant leadership experience is required.

•       Minimum 5 years of progressively responsible full-time professional experience.

•       Previous direct experience at a college, university, conference, or professional sports franchise involving men’s basketball administration and/or operations.

•       Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of constituents, including student-athletes, coaches, university and athletic staff and administrators, and various Conference partners.

•       Ability to travel and work non-traditional hours (weekends, weekdays, nights, and holidays).

Location and Travel Requirements

Position is located in Las Vegas, Nevada. Approximately 15–25% travel may be required. Evening, weekend, and holiday work may be required during competitive seasons, championship events, and other Conference operational periods.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

The Mountain West is proud to be an equal opportunities employer, and we are committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or any other characteristics required by applicable law.

Compensation:

Full-time appointment with a salary between $125,000 - $175,000 contingent upon experience and expertise; Highly competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, along with an employer-paid retirement program.

About the Mountain West

Since its founding in 1999, the Mountain West has remained steadfast in its commitment to excellence in intercollegiate athletics while advancing the academic missions of its member institutions. Central to that mission is the holistic development of our student-athletes — championing their success not only in competition but also in the classroom and in their personal growth. Beginning with the 2026–27 season, the Mountain West will feature a comprehensive membership model that brings together full-time, all-sport institutions alongside select sport-specific members. The Conference’s all-sport members—United States Air Force Academy; University of Hawai‘i at Manoa; University of Nevada, Reno; University of Nevada, Las Vegas; University of New Mexico; San José State University; University of Texas at El Paso, and University of Wyoming, will compete across the full Mountain West portfolio, including football. University of California, Davis, and Grand Canyon University will join as all-sport members outside of football, while Colorado College (women’s soccer), North Dakota State University (football), Northern Illinois University (football and women’s gymnastics), and Utah Tech University (baseball and men’s soccer) will compete as affiliate members in designated sports.