Assistant Athletic Director, Business Operations

La Salle University; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Híbrido; USD 75.000 - 105.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Tuition benefits for employee and for

Medical and dental plans

Descripción de la vacante

La Salle University is seeking an Assistant Athletic Director, Business Operations to oversee budgeting, financial reporting, accounts payable, payroll, purchasing, and NCAA compliance. You will work closely with coaches and staff to ensure smooth financial operations and provide timely financial data to support strategic decisions.

The role involves coordinating travel, managing daily business operations, and driving process improvements while ensuring adherence to university and conference

Formación

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• 3–4 years of athletics business administrative experience.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of NCAA rules and compliance is required.
• Self-directed, able to work independently and under pressure.
• Clear background checks including PA Criminal, FBI Fingerprinting and PA Child Abuse clearances.
• Knowledge of La Salle University’s mission.

Responsabilidades

• Provide business, administrative and financial support to the Associate Athletic Director for Business, Strategy & Analytics.
• Oversee daily financial operations and budget administration for assigned sports programs.
• Coordinate travel plans and accommodations for teams.
• Ensure transactions comply with NCAA, Atlantic 10 Conference and University rules.
• Lead process automation and business improvement initiatives.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Conocimientos

Budgeting

Financial reporting

Collaboration

Excel proficiency

Educación

Bachelor’s Degree

Herramientas

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Descripción del empleo

Assistant Athletic Director, Business Operations

La Salle University is dedicated to fostering a welcoming and respectful environment where all individuals can thrive. We seek candidates who will contribute to a positive, inclusive, and supportive community, and who are committed to working collaboratively with students, fostering critical thinking, supporting their success, and helping them realize their full potential.

La Salle University offers its eligible employees comprehensive medical and dental plans, employer paid life and disability insurance, retirement benefits, generous paid time off (vacation, sick leave, and holidays), and tuition benefits such as no cost undergraduate and graduate degree programs for its employees (with no wait period) and no cost undergraduate degree programs for its employees’ dependents (after completing the required years of service).

Position Overview

Position Title

Position Title Assistant Athletic Director, Business Operations

Department

Department 641100 - Office of the Dir. of Athletics

Position Type

Position Type Regular

Position Classification

Position Classification Full-Time, 12 months

Grant/Gift Funded (all or a portion)?

Grant/Gift Funded (all or a portion)? No

Posting Number

Posting Number S1475P

Position Summary

The Assistant Athletic Director, Business Office is an administrative position that provides support for the daily operations of the Athletic Business Office. This position assists in budgeting, financial reporting, accounts payable, payroll, purchasing and compliance with related policies. The Assistant Athletic Director, Business Operations works closely with coaches and staff to ensure smooth financial operations and supports strategic decision making by providing accurate and timely financial data.

• Provide business administrative and financial support to the Associate Athletic Director for Business, Strategy & Analytics.
• Oversee and manage the day-to day financial operations and budget administration for assigned sports programs and departments, including budget development, monitoring, forecasting, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Serve as a liaison between Athletics & University Procurement, Budget & Accounts Payables & Bursar offices.
• Lead and manage daily business operations including but limited to check requests, purchases requests, travel advance requests & invoice payments.
• Coordinate travel plans such as hotel accommodations, meal money requests, ground transportation and commercial flights.
• Assist with ensuring that all financial transactions are in compliance with NCAA , Atlantic 10 Conference and University rules and regulations.
• Assist with the annual EADA report and NCAA Agreed Upon Procedures report.
• Be responsible for ensuring that financial records are properly retained.
• Lead process automation and business improvement initiatives.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Secondary Responsibilities

• Complete other duties as assigned by the Vice President of Intercollegiate Athletics / Director of Athletics and Recreation or other designee.

# of Direct Reports

# of Direct Reports 0

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 3-4 years of athletics business administrative experience.
• Demonstrated skills using PC software applications such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint and the ability to use standard office equipment.
• Knowledge and experience in NCAA rules and compliance is required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and adherence to NCAA and member conference rules and regulations.
• Demonstrated self-direction and motivation with the ability to work independently and work under pressure.
• Successful background check clearances including, but not limited to, a PA Criminal Records Check, FBI Fingerprinting Check and PA Child Abuse Clearance Check.
• Knowledge of and commitment to the mission of La Salle University.

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferred candidates will possess excellent communication skills, demonstrated ability to work with a diverse population, experience in creating and implementing personal and professional development opportunities for coaches and student-athletes.
• Experience in higher education, university advancement and financial planning and budget management.

Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours

• Required to work evening and/or weekends as necessary to manage events or oversee facilities during peak periods
• Work in stationary position for periods of time in all weather conditions.
• Must be able to move heavy equipment and lift up to 50 pounds.

Special Instructions to Applicant

La Salle University is dedicated to fostering a welcoming and respectful environment where all individuals can thrive. We seek candidates who will contribute to a positive, inclusive, and supportive community, and who are committed to working collaboratively with students, fostering critical thinking, supporting their success, and helping them realize their full potential.

La Salle University offers its eligible employees comprehensive medical and dental plans, employer paid life and disability insurance, retirement benefits, generous paid time off (vacation, sick leave, and holidays), and tuition benefits such as no cost undergraduate and graduate degree programs for its employees (with no wait period) and no cost undergraduate degree programs for its employees’ dependents (after completing the required years of service).

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