Howard University Women’s Basketball is seeking a passionate and driven Graduate Assistant (GA) to support the coaching staff in all facets of player development and team operations. This position is ideal for aspiring coaches who are looking to gain hands-on experience in a high-level Division I women’s basketball program.

The GA will contribute to both on-court development and off-court program management. This role is designed as a coaching-intensive position, with daily involvement in practice planning, player instruction, film breakdown, scouting, and mentorship. Administrative support will also be required to ensure the overall success of the program.

Coaching Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Coach and Assistant Coaches in planning and executing daily practices.

• Provide on-court instruction during team practices, skill development sessions, and warmups.

• Contribute to game planning, including opponent scouting reports and film analysis.

• Offer individual feedback and mentorship to student-athletes to support their athletic and personal development.

• Support in creating player development plans for guards, forwards, or post players.

• Participate in coaches' meetings and contribute to strategic discussions.

• Attend all team functions, including games (home and away), practices, workouts, and team meetings.

Additional Responsibilities

• Oversee and mentor team managers and student support staff.

• Coordinate logistics for practices, games, and team travel.

• Assist with equipment management and game day setup.

• Support academic coordination by supervising study hall sessions.

• Assist with summer camp organization and operations.

• Provide support with recruiting logistics.

• Attend branding and NIL-related meetings; help guide student-athletes on brand building basics.

• Help coordinate special events such as alumni engagement, senior day, and program milestones.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Must be enrolled in and actively pursuing a graduate degree at Howard University.
• Must maintain full-time academic status and good academic standing throughout 
the appointment.
• Evening and weekend travel is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong desire to pursue a career in collegiate or professional coaching.
• Previous playing, coaching, or team operations experience preferred.
• Demonstrated understanding of the game, player development, and coaching techniques.
• Willingness to learn new skills and techniques.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Experience with Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) education or branding strategies is a plus. If you have NIL/branding experience, please include this in your application materials. 

Application Instructions

Please submit the following materials to margaree.king-richa@howard.edu: 
• Resume
• Cover Letter detailing coaching experience and interest in the role
• Contact information for 2 professional references
• [Optional] Any relevant experience related to NIL, branding, or player development

About Howard University

Established in 1867, Howard University is a federally chartered, private, doctoral Historically Black University, with an R2 Carnegie classification. With an enrollment of more than 11,000 students, its undergraduate, graduate, professional and joint degree programs span more than 120 areas of study within 13 schools and colleges. The main campus sits on 256 acres, while professional schools of law and divinity are housed on Howard’s West campus. The Beltsville Center for Climate System Observation (BCCSO), located in Beltsville, Maryland, consists of a multidisciplinary group of Howard faculty in partnership with NASA/GSFC Earth Sciences Division, other academic institutions and government. The BCCSO engages students in hands-on or experiential learning. The University owns Howard University Hospital (HUH), a Level 1 Trauma Center that partners with Howard University’s medical and allied health programs to provide optimum care in Washington, D.C. HUH is the nation’s only teaching hospital located on the campus of a Historically Black University. It offers medical and health science students a superior learning environment and opportunities to observe or pa...rticipate in ground-breaking clinical and research work with professionals who are changing the face of health care. The University has four health science units, including Colleges of Medicine, Nursing and Allied Health, Dentistry, and Pharmacy. Howard University is dedicated to improving affordability and access to higher education by creating initiatives to help more students to graduate in less than four years, thus cutting their costs and debt. Currently, 48 percent of Howard University’s students are Pell recipients. In its first web exclusive social mobility ranking, U.S. News and World Report recognized Howard University as the top private institution for “how well schools graduated students who received federal Pell Grants (those typically coming from households whose family incomes are less than $50,000 annually).” The University owns and operates a public television station (WHUT) and nonprofit commercial radio station (WHUR) – which is one of the top 5 radio stations in the D.C., Maryland and Virginia market.

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