Assistant Athletic Director for Business Operations

Job Summary

The Assistant Athletics Director for Business Operations is responsible for managing the day-to-day financial and business operations of the Department of Athletics. This position oversees budget monitoring, financial forecasting, purchasing processes, and financial reporting while ensuring compliance with institutional and University System of Georgia policies and procedures.

Reporting directly to the Director of Athletics, this position works collaboratively with coaches, staff, and campus financial offices to support efficient operations, fiscal accountability, and informed financial decision-making. The successful candidate will be proactive, detail-oriented, and capable of working independently while supporting the department's overall goals and priorities.

Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day financial operations of the Athletics Department, including budget monitoring, expenditure tracking, and reconciliation.

• Assist with annual budget development and prepare financial forecasts, budget projections, and regular financial updates for the Director of Athletics.

• Monitor departmental revenues, expenses, and financial commitments, identifying potential concerns and recommending solutions.

• Coordinate purchasing, invoices, travel authorizations, reimbursements, and other financial transactions, ensuring accuracy and compliance with university policies.

• Work with Athletics administrative personnel to ensure financial documentation is complete and properly prepared before submission for approval.

• Serve as the primary liaison between Athletics and university financial offices, including Budgets and Contracts, Procurement, Accounts Payable, and Fiscal Affairs.

• Coordinate athletics financial reporting, including NCAA Financial Reporting System (FRS) and Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act (EADA) reporting, in collaboration with appropriate university offices.

• Assist with financial oversight and reconciliation of athletics-related Foundation accounts, ticketing, parking, concessions, and other revenue sources.

• Provide financial guidance to coaches and staff regarding budgets, purchasing, and institutional procedures.

• May provide administrative oversight for assigned athletic programs and perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in business administration, accounting, finance, sport management, or a related field.

Minimum of three years of professional experience in budgeting, financial management, accounting, or business operations.

Demonstrated experience with budget monitoring, financial reporting, purchasing, or financial reconciliation.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, exercise sound judgment, and maintain confidentiality.

This position requires occasional evening and weekend work in support of athletic events and departmental activities.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree in business administration, finance, accounting, sport administration, or a related field.

Experience in intercollegiate athletics or higher education business operations.

Experience with financial forecasting, revenue analysis, or budget development.

Familiarity with University System of Georgia financial policies, PeopleSoft, or comparable financial management systems.

Knowledge of NCAA financial reporting requirements and/or experience providing administrative oversight of athletic programs.

Proposed Salary

Salary is commensurate with education and experience. 

Required Documents to Attach

Cover letter.

Resume.

Transcripts.

A list of at least 3 professional references with their contact information.