Job Description

Reporting to the Director of Athletics, the Associate Athletics Director for Business Services is responsible for the administration, management, and communication of the department's budget, internal control monitoring and fiscal processes. This position works closely with the Division of Finance and Administration in the preparation and monitoring of the departmental budget and financial service activities. Additionally, this position prepares all financial reports and documents and ensures required compliance. This includes but is not limited to oversight of department financial audits, financial reports and other documentation required to comply with any and all University, Conference, Commonwealth, NCAA, Education Department and U.S. Government policies and regulation including annual EADA reports. This position serves as a member of Athletics Department Leadership Team as well as a Sports Administrator.

Required Qualifications

Demonstrated experience in departmental budgeting and financial management, planning and reporting. Experience collecting, analyzing and interpreting financial data; drawing conclusions; and making budget recommendations. Experience in monitoring annual budget, analyzing past trends and projecting future needs to forecast and manage the athletics budget. Independently manage projects, conduct research, analyze findings and prepare statistical reports. Demonstrated proficiency with current office software such as, Microsoft Office and spreadsheet programs. Demonstrated ability to exercise independent judgment and discretion and interact effectively with multiple constituencies, both internal and external, to execute job responsibilities. Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to interact and communicate professionally and effectively at all levels within the organization, including executive level management and senior leadership, and individuals of diverse backgrounds.

Preferred Qualifications:

Demonstrated administrative responsibility in higher education or college athletics. Broad understanding of higher education issues in operations, and knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations applicable to a higher education environment, and/or working knowledge of NCAA athletics. Data retrieval experience with programming tools that access hierarchical and relational databases. Experience with Banner.