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Position Summary: This new position will join a team whose impact spans multiple departments, working on all matters related to player health. We are looking for an individual whose contributions will improve productivity, quality and efficiency of departmental operations. We are seeking a person who is ready to roll up their sleeves and help with administrative tasks related to player health initiatives, which may include testing, health information and database management, and other discrete projects.

Major Responsibility:

• Support designated player health projects, to help ensure that objectives of the project are accomplished within a prescribed time frame
• Interact with the team health, performance, and operational staff on player health related programs, and act as a point of contact for departmental questions
• Act as a liaison between NBA vendors and the Player Health department on data input and quality matters
• Support communications and presentations to team personnel and NBA leadership related to player health initiatives and systems
• Assist the player health group in the overall management and administration of NBA player health systems, particularly the NBA electronic medical records system, and other systems that contribute to NBA player participation and injury reporting and analyses.

Required Skills/Knowledge:

• General Skills: Project Management - Strong project management / organizational skills and high-level attention to detail; Ability to translate project briefs into operational reality
• Communication - Excellent ability to clearly and succinctly synthesize and communicate ideas orally, in writing, and through visual presentations
• Commitment - Driving high standards for individual, team, and organizational accomplishment; tenaciously working to meet or exceed challenging goals; Deriving satisfaction from goal achievement and continuous improvement
• Teamwork - Committing to working flexibly within a team and supporting the group's goals across a multifaceted player health program
• Analytical Mindset - Strong quantitative skills; Ability to be creative and possess effective problem-solving abilities
• Sports Industry Knowledge / Experience - Demonstrating strong interest in and knowledge of sports industry, athlete health, and the game of basketball
• Confidentiality - Recognizing the necessity of appropriate confidentiality regarding sensitive information;
• Adaptability - Maintaining effectiveness when experiencing changes in work responsibilities or environment
• Adjusting effectively to work within new work structures, processes, requirements, or cultures
• Character - Maintaining a strong commitment to organizational ethics, integrity, and compliance.
• Technical Skills: Strong proficiency in drafting documents/spreadsheets and creating dynamic presentations using Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel) required
• Familiarity with other technical software platforms and systems would be an advantage

Education: Bachelor's degree preferred (BA/BS)