Assistant Director of Business Operations; Athletics Facilities

Job Title

This position supports Facility Enhancements, Event Management & Game Operations, and Equipment by coordinating procurement processing, invoice reconciliation, budget tracking, financial documentation, and related accounting functions. The position works closely with campus procurement and financial offices, vendors, and internal athletics staff to ensure transactions are processed accurately, timely, and in compliance with University, state, NCAA, SEC, and departmental policies and procedures.

Salary Grade: 13

Please see Staff Compensation Structure for salary ranges.

1. Provide business operations, accounting, and fiscal support for assigned athletics units, including Facility Enhancements, Event Management and Game Operations, Equipment, and Compliance.

2. Process procurement-related transactions, including purchase requests, requisitions, purchase orders, vendor documentation, and related financial support.

3. Assist with Bully Buy, Pro Card, Direct Pay, and other University financial systems to ensure accurate and timely processing of transactions.

4. Review, process, and reconcile invoices, receipts, payment requests, and supporting documentation for assigned areas.

5. Track, monitor, and reconcile budgets, expenditures, encumbrances, and account activity for assigned units.

6. Assist assigned departments with budget planning, projections, financial reporting, and fiscal review.

7. Maintain accurate financial records, transaction files, procurement documentation, and audit support materials.

8. Serve as a liaison between assigned athletics units, the Athletic Business Office, campus procurement, accounts payable, vendors, and other financial offices.

9. Ensure assigned financial transactions comply with University, state, NCAA, SEC, and departmental policies and procedures.

10. Support monthly reporting, annual reporting, year-end closeout, and other accounting-related processes for assigned areas.

11. Assist with workflow improvements, special projects, and other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibility:
This position has no supervisory responsibilities but may give general instructions to subordinate clerical and/or student employees.

The above essential duties are representative of major duties of positions in this position. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary based upon departmental needs. Other duties may be assigned to the above consistent with the knowledge, skills and abilities required for the job. Not all of the duties may be assigned to a position.

Bachelor's degree in Business, Administration, Sports Management or other business related field with one (1) year of experience in collegiate athletics, professional sports, or related field.

1. Master's degree in accounting, finance, business, or sports management.

2. Experience in fund accounting.

3. Knowledge of applicable rules and standards of Southeastern Conference (SEC) and National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).

1. Ability to prepare financial reports

2. Knowledge of payroll policies and procedures

3. Knowledge of university accounting procedures involving procurement, travel and/or employment.

4. Ability to perform accounting procedures.

5. Ability to analyze and solve problems.

6. Knowledge of cash management principles and/or procedures.

7. Account reconciliation skills.

8. Ability to use Microsoft Office suite.

• Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.

• Vision requirements:
Ability to see information in print and/or electronically.

• No or very limited exposure to physical risk.

• No or very limited physical effort required.

Please attach your resume and cover letter to the application.

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