Assistant Athletics Director, Business Operations

The University of Virginia is a highly competitive Division I program committed to academic and athletic excellence. The Department of Athletics at the University of Virginia is now accepting applications for an Assistant Athletics Director, Business Operations.

The primary duties of the Assistant Athletics Director, Business Operations include:

Business Office operations

• Manage athletics team budgets and support services budgets

• Execute all financial matters related to accounts payable, financial processing/invoicing, procurement services, vendor contracts, risk management, annual employee taxation processes and postseason

• Serve as department oversight of Anthony Travel agent on site; main point of contact on Charter flights procurement

• Manage financial reconciliations with third party vendors where necessary.

Budget

• Assist with annual operating budgets in collaboration with Associate AD, Business Operations, Deputy AD/COO/CFO, department heads and coaches for submission

• Troubleshoot problems and resolves errors throughout the budgeting process

• Provide information to Budget Office staff in the annual review and management of positions and operations budgets

• Assist with preparation of EADA/NCAA AUP reports

• Assist with capital projects financial tracking.

Data Analysis

• Provide complex analytical support and financial management expertise

• Prepare financial reports for Associate AD, Business Operations and Deputy AD/COO/CFO.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Working knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with diverse groups of people

• Ability and desire to perform accurate, detail-oriented work, and manage multiple tasks simultaneously

• Ability to maintain professionalism and poise in all circumstances and effectively interact with people in a positive manner

• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing

• Strong decision-making skills and initiative

• Possess excellent time management skills

• Working effectively with a broad range of constituencies including students, coaches, staff, faculty, university administrators

• Maintain effective attention to detail, meeting deadlines, multi-tasking, and prioritizing competing demands, and accuracy in one’s work

• Possess skills to deal with sensitive or difficult situations effectively 

• Possess the clear ability to maintain confidentiality

• Demonstrated ability to respond to rapid change and utilization of new technologies.

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Required Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant subject.

Experience:

• At least five years of experience in a financial discipline

• Nine years of relevant/finance experience accepted in lieu of degree.

Licensure:

• May hold CPA or other advanced financial certification.

Preferred Qualifications:

Education:

• Master’s degree in related field

• At least seven years of experience in a financial discipline.

Experience:

• Supervisory experience

• Solid understanding and knowledge of NCAA-related policies and financial reporting

• Experience with Workday for budget and fiscal management

• Demonstrated experience developing, analyzing, and executing complex budgets and long-range business/fiscal management plans

• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft office software

• Demonstrated excellence in oral and written communications.

About the Position:

The anticipated salary range for this position is $65,000.00-75,000.00 commensurate with qualifications and experience. The selected candidate will pass a background check. This position will not sponsor applicants for work visas. This is a full-time position with UVa benefits. Employees benefits package highlights include:

• Moving and relocation reimbursement assistance

• 22 days of paid time off, increasing with service; 13+ paid holidays each year, in addition to paid time off

• Parental and Community Service Leave

• Health plan with options to meet healthcare and financial needs available immediately

• Retirement benefits

• Tuition and professional development benefits after the first six months of employment

• Employee wellness program featuring activities to earn up to $500/year.

To Apply:

Please do not submit application materials directly to staff of the Department of Athletics, as only applications received through this system will be accepted. Internal applicants must apply through their UVA Workday profile by searching ‘Find Jobs.’ Complete an application online with the following documents: 

• Resume

• Cover letter 

• Contact information for three references

Applications that do not contain all required documents will not receive full consideration.  For questions about the application process, please contact Michele Jarman, Academic Recruiter.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings, and programs.

The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician’s Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff.  We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences.  We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, and family medical or genetic information.

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