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Job overview

Area of Responsibility
Business Operations
Type
Full-Time
Location
Houston, Texas

Athletics Business Coordinator

Rice UniversityFull-TimeHouston, TX

The Athletics Business Coordinator provides general bookkeeping to the athletics department and has the primary responsibility for the purchasing and deposit processing functions in the department. This position assists other administrative personnel and coaching staff with business operational needs. Finally, this position will assist in various revenue generating functions, including the contracting of outside event rentals, contracting of summer camps, and management of the concessions program.

The ideal candidate will have an interest in athletics, strong communication skills, and have a basic understanding of general accounting principles.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree

  • One or more (1+) years of related experience

Skills 

  • Must be able to correspond professionally both in writing and orally

  • Must be familiar with MS Office Suite

Essential Functions

  • Implements, administers and evaluates day-to-day business and administrative activities of the department, function or program 

  • Provides input on the budget, budget planning and other financial matters 

  • Assists in managing unit budgets and monitors and approves expenditures 

  • Organizes, manages and completes special projects 

  • Collects and analyzes data, creates reports, reviews and explains trends; formulates and evaluates alternative solutions and recommendations to achieve the goals of the program

  • Manages the department’s relationships with outside vendors for concessions operations.

  • Acts as the department’s liaison to the procurement and payables offices on campus.

  • Analyzes and interprets policies; develops, revises and implements procedures 

  • Performs all other duties as assigned