Job overview

Area of Responsibility
Business Operations
Type
Full-Time
Location
Ruston, LA
Salary
$44,000 - $55,000

Director of Business Operations

Louisiana Tech UniversityFull-TimeRuston, LA

Qualifications and Requirements: 

  • Bachelor’s degree required/Master’s degree preferred. 

  • 1-3 years experience within a business office setting/experience within a collegiate athletics department is preferred. 

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office product. 

  • Experience with an accounting software; Workday is preferred. 

Duties and Responsibilities: 

  • Assist with review of the Athletics budget accounts to meet all internal and external reporting needs. 

  • Produce and manage monthly Operating Budget Reports for every team and unit within Athletics.  

  • Ensure expenses are adequately budgeted for and appropriately coded as it pertains to NCAA reporting. 

  • Verify procurement card transactions meet appropriate accounting standards. 

  • Manage per diem software for department, inclusive of roster management, account funding, load approvals and monthly reconciliation. 

  • Produce any other financial report that may be requested by administration. 

  • Assist Athletics CFO during the fiscal year budgeting process. 

  • Work with the university’s Purchasing office and Athletics department units to prepare and submit required bids, contract renewals and other professional services contracts; ensure that bids and contracts meet state and university regulations; once awarded create appropriate requisition/purchase orders. 

  • Reconciliation of game contract financial arrangements. 

  • Work closely with university personnel with the annual production of the EADA and NCAA financial reports. 

  • Other duties as assigned by the Sr. Associate Athletics Director for Business Strategy/Chief Financial Officer. 

Application Process: 
Applicants must submit the following: 

  • Cover letter 

  • Current resume 

  • Three professional references 

Review of applications will begin immediately and job posting will remain open until position is filled. Any questions may be sent to Hunter Geisman, Senior Associate AD/CFO at hgeisman@latech.edu

Louisiana Tech is an Equal Opportunity and ADA Employer committed to fostering an inclusive environment that values diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including veterans and persons with disabilities.