Experience
2021 – Present: Head Coach, Siena College
2017 – 2021: Head Coach, Florida Atlantic University
2003 – 2016: Head Coach, University of Dayton
2002 – 2003: Assistant Coach, University of Colorado
1996 – 2002: Head Coach, Providence College
1990 – 1996: Head Coach, Marquette University
1987 – 1990: Head Coach, Siena College
1986 – 1987: Head Coach, SUNY Buffalo State
1985 – 1986: Assistant Coach, SUNY Buffalo State
1984 – 1985: Assistant Coach, Nazareth College
Education
1986: SUNY Buffalo State, Masters, Student Personnel Administration
1984: Nazareth College, Bachelors, English
Personal
Hometown: Brooklyn, NY
Family: Angie (Wife) & Jude, Lauren, Shane, Jackson (Children)
Career Highlights
Career Division I Wins
529
Career Wins
543
20+ Win Seasons (10)
2014-15, 2013-14, 2012-13, 2011-12, 2010-11, 2009-10, 2008-09, 2007-08, 1993-94, 1992-93
Winning Seasons (19)
2022-23, 2020-21, 2014-15, 2013-14, 2012-13, 2011-12, 2010-11, 2009-10, 2008-09, 2007-08, 2005-06, 1994-95, 1993-94, 1992-93, 1991-92, 1989-90, 1988-89, 1987-88, 1986-87
Power Five Wins (9)
ACC, Big 12, Big Ten, Pac-12, SEC
*since 2013-14
Conference Coach of the Year (4)
2012-13, 2007-08 Atlantic 10 & #, 1992-93 Great Midwest
Conference Regular Season Championships (3)
2013-14, 2012-13 Atlantic 10 & 1992-93 Great Midwest
Conference Tournament Championships (2)
2011-12 Atlantic 10 & 1994-95 Great Midwest
NCAA Tournament Berths (9)
2014-15, 2013-14, 2012-13, 2011-12, 2010-11, 2009-10, 1994-95, 1993-94, 1986-87
WNIT Berths (4)
2015-16, 2008-09, 2007-08, 1992-93
Final Top 25 Poll Rankings (1)
2012-13
In 2022-23, led Siena to only the program’s third winning season (19-12) in 19 seasons, most single-season wins (19) in 20 seasons, and second-most MAC wins (12) in 19 seasons, rebuilding a program that only had two winning seasons in the 17 seasons prior to the staff’s arrival
From 2017 to 2021, led Florida Atlantic to 42 overall and 24 Conference USA wins, rebuilding a program that had only won four overall and zero conference games the season prior to his arrival
In 2020-21, led FAU to the most Conference USA wins (8) and first Conference USA Tourmament win in program history, as well as the program’s first .500 season (7-7) in seven seasons
In 2017-18 (first season), led FAU to an increase of nine overall (13) and seven Conference USA (7) wins from the season prior
The all-time winningest coach in Dayton history with a 252-155 (.619) overall and 120-74 (.619) Atlantic 10 record, including eight 21+ win seasons
From 2003 to 2016, led Dayton to two Atlantic 10 Regular Season Championships (first in program history), one Atlantic 10 Tournament Championship (first in program history), and nine post-season berths (six NCAA Tournaments, including the 2014-15 Elite 8)
From 1990 to 1996, led Marquette to two 22+ win seasons, one Great Midwest Regular Season Championship, one Great Midwest Conference Tournament Championship, and three post-season berths (two NCAA Tournaments) (all firsts in program history)
As a Division I Head Coach, has recruited and coached 63 all-conference team selections, including six Newcomer/Rookies of the Year and three WNBA draft picks
News & Media
4/27/21 – Meet Siena Women’s Basketball Head Coach Jim Jabir – (Siena Saints – video)
4/9/21 – Jim Jabir’s Siena College Press Conference
4/7/21 – Jim Jabir Returns to Lead Siena Women’s Basketball Program
Head Coach Record
| Season | School | Overall | Conference | Championships | Post-Season |
| 1986-87 | Buffalo State (DIII) | 14-11 | 7-3 | SUNYAC T | NCAA (1st Round) |
| 1987-88 | Siena | 16-10 | Independent | ||
| 1988-89 | Siena | 16-8 | Independent | ||
| 1989-90 | Siena | 18-11 | 5-5 | ||
| 1990-91 | Marquette | 7-20 | 2-13 | ||
| 1991-92 | Marquette | 16-13 | 7-3 | ||
| 1992-93 | Marquette | 22-9 | 10-0 | Great Midwest RS | WNIT (4th Place) |
| 1993-94 | Marquette | 22-7 | 10-2 | NCAA (1st Round) | |
| 1994-95 | Marquette | 19-12 | 9-3 | Great Midwest T | NCAA (1st Round) |
| 1995-96 | Marquette | 8-20 | 5-9 | ||
| 1996-97 | Providence | 13-14 | 8-10 | ||
| 1997-98 | Providence | 10-17 | 6-12 | ||
| 1998-99 | Providence | 5-22 | 4-14 | ||
| 1999-00 | Providence | 10-17 | 5-11 | ||
| 2000-01 | Providence | 11-17 | 4-12 | ||
| 2001-02 | Providence | 13-15 | 7-9 | ||
| 2003-04 | Dayton | 3-25 | 1-15 | ||
| 2004-05 | Dayton | 12-16 | 6-10 | ||
| 2005-06 | Dayton | 17-12 | 8-8 | ||
| 2006-07 | Dayton | 12-19 | 6-8 | ||
| 2007-08 | Dayton | 25-9 | 9-5 | WNIT (1st Round) | |
| 2008-09 | Dayton | 21-14 | 7-7 | WNIT (2nd Round) | |
| 2009-10 | Dayton | 25-8 | 11-3 | NCAA (2nd Round) | |
| 2010-11 | Dayton | 21-12 | 9-5 | NCAA (1st Round) | |
| 2011-12 | Dayton | 23-7 | 12-2 | Atlantic 10 T | NCAA (1st Round) |
| 2012-13 | Dayton | 28-3 | 14-0 | Atlantic 10 RS | NCAA (2nd Round) |
| 2013-14 | Dayton | 23-8 | 14-2 | Atlantic 10 RS | NCAA (1st Round) |
| 2014-15 | Dayton | 28-7 | 14-2 | NCAA (Elite 8) | |
| 2015-16 | Dayton | 14-15 | 9-7 | WNIT (1st Round) | |
| 2017-18 | FAU | 13-15 | 7-9 | ||
| 2018-19 | FAU | 5-25 | 2-14 | ||
| 2019-20 | FAU | 13-17 | 7-11 | ||
| 2020-21 | FAU | 11-11 | 8-8 | ||
| 2021-22 | Siena | 10-19 | 10-10 | ||
| 2022-23 | Siena | 19-13 | 12-8 | ||
| Career | 543-476 (.533) | 255-257 (.498) |