Senior Associate Athletics Director, Business & Finance R0151313

Senior Associate Athletics Director, Business & Finance [R0151313]

UNLV Main Campus, Las Vegas

Posted:
Apr 13, 2026

Salary: $114,000 – $134,000

The Senior Associate Athletics Director for Business & Finance oversees the budget, fiscal management, and business operations of UNLV Athletics. This position reports directly to the Associate Vice President, Financial Services & Controller, with a dotted‑line relationship to the Director of Athletics, and serves on the athletics department executive leadership team with shared responsibility for financial decision‑making.

Working closely with the Director of Athletics, UNLV CFO, and UNLV Controller, the Senior Associate Athletics Director plans, monitors, and manages both long‑term and day‑to‑day financial activities. This includes ensuring that senior management, coaches, and unit supervisors are informed of the department’s financial status. The role also ensures that all financial and accounting functions align with university policies and standards, proactively mitigates audit risks, and maintains compliance.

Additionally, the incumbent is expected to drive continuous process improvements to enhance operational efficiency and uphold sound business practices.

This position requires a bachelor’s degree in accounting, business management or related field and 5‑7 years of related professional work experience that includes progressively responsible experience in the areas of financial accounting and reporting, cash management and budgeting finance and administration or related; OR master’s degree in accounting, business management or related field and 3‑5 year related professional work experience that includes progressively responsible experience in the areas of financial accounting and reporting, cash management and budgeting finance and administration or related from an accredited college or university as recognized by the United States Department of Education and/or the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).

Credentials must be obtained prior to the employment start date.

• Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Fund accounting, budget development, and fiscal management to include accounting and/or finance practices and procedures
• Tax laws, regulations, and principles
• Purchasing and contracting issues, including the latest changes in rules and laws to include system policies, institutional and department policies and procedures, state laws and regulations, as well as Federal laws and regulations, especially the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)
• Financial system applications
• Advanced business principles and practices
• Compliance and internal controls
• Intercollegiate Athletic Programs
• Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act (EADA Report)
• NCAA rules and regulations
• NCAA Annual Reports
• NCAA Agree‑Upon Procedures Report (AUP Report)

A successful candidate will support diversity, equity, and inclusiveness and contribute to a respectful, positive work environment. They will use our Campus Values to guide their decisions and actions and demonstrate our Rebel spirit.

Salary range is $114,000 – $134,000 or commensurate with the labor market.

• Employee recognition and appreciation programs
• Statewide employee purchase program discounts
• Opportunity for career advancements to leadership roles
• Support and resources available for veteran applicants

UNLV is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of age, disability, gender, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race, color, religion, or any other protected class. UNLV does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any education program or activity that it operates, pursuant to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.

12/31/2026