The Assistant Athletic Director, Business Operations provides high-level financial support for the Division of Athletics and Recreation, a complex organization with annual operating expenses of $30 million. This position provides appropriate financial controls by reviewing and approving expense reports, purchase orders and supplier invoices as one of three Cost Center Managers for 45+ Athletic Department cost centers. The incumbent manages and coordinates various areas of responsibility within the Athletic Business Office and ensures effective daily operations, and compliance with University, NCAA and Ivy league policies.
All department employees are required to demonstrate exemplary ethical conduct and conformance to NCAA rules and regulations; the duties of the position are to be performed in compliance with all NCAA, Ivy League and ECAC rules and regulations; and any rules violations on behalf of themselves or any knowledge of violations within the department are to be reported to the appropriate parties.
The successful candidate for this position will be required to complete a criminal background check satisfactory to Brown University prior to commencing employment.
Job Qualifications:
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree with 3-5 years related experience or equivalent combination of education
and experience, including previous managerial experience.
Highly proficient in Excel applications (data manipulations); MS Excel and Google Docs
preferred.
Previous experience in Workday preferred, but not required.
Ability to organize and prioritize workload in a multi-tasking environment while maintaining
careful attention to detail.
Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
Job Competencies
Excellent financial analytical ability.
Excellent communication skills (both oral and written) to elicit and disperse information; to present information (including data) and communications in a clear and concise manner.
Demonstrated ability to independently manage competing priorities.
Demonstrated creative problem solving and financial analytical skills.
Strong organizational, administrative, time management and critical thinking skills.
Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced, multi-faceted work environment.
Possess a willingness and ability to support a diverse and inclusive environment.
Flexible to change and interruptions.
Demonstrated customer service-oriented experience and skills.