Assistant Director for Business Services

University of Connecticut; Storrs (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Connecticut seeks an Assistant Director for Business Services to oversee the Division of Athletics' financial processes and travel operations. The role requires collaboration with on-site travel agents, university travel, and the accounts payable/travel department, ensuring accurate processing of travel-related expenditures.

The position calls for a bachelor’s degree with NCAA Division I experience and strong customer service skills, with potential for advancement in a dynamic

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2 years of experience in an NCAA Division I collegiate athletic department.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with different departments.
• Possess a strong work ethic and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and process all business-related aspects of the Division of Athletics.
• Serve as daily liaison to Athletics’ on-site travel agents and university travel.
• Act as daily processor for travel card program and per diem/payments.
• Assist staff and coaches in travel card training and policy implementation.
• Oversee reconciliation of team travel expenses and official visits.
• Collaborate on creation and communication of internal travel policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Multitasking

Customer service

Interdepartmental coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Tools

Jaggaer

PeopleSoft

Felix

Kuali

Concur

Job description

Job Summary

The University of Connecticut is seeking applications for the full-time position of Assistant Director for Business Services (Administrative Program Support 2).

Duties And Responsibilities

Under the general supervision of the Associate Director of Athletics/Business Services, will coordinate and process all business-related aspects of the Division of Athletics, including but not limited to:

• Serve as daily liaison to Athletics’ on-site travel agents (currently Anthony Travel), University Travel, and the Accounts Payable/Travel Department.
• Serve as daily processor for travel card program, including issuance of student-athlete per diem, team travel cash advances, and recruiting host money.
• Assist staff and coaches in University travel card training.
• Provide oversight and assistance for reconcilement of team travel expenses, recruiting, and official visit expenses for all sports.
• Oversee check deposits for the Division of Athletics.
• Collaborate with Athletic Business Office personnel on the creation, implementation, and communication of internal travel policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2 years of experience in an NCAA Division I collegiate athletic department.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with different departments.
• Possess a strong work ethic and customer service skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Familiarity with business management software (Jaggaer, Peoplesoft, Felix, Kuali, Concur, etc.).
• More than 2 years of experience in an NCAA Division I collegiate athletic department, with a focus on group/team travel and individual travel.
• Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.
• Experience in drafting and implementing internal policies and procedures.

APPOINTMENT TERMS

This is a full-time, permanent position. The University offers a competitive salary, and outstanding benefits, including employee and dependent tuition waivers at UConn, and a highly desirable work environment. For additional information regarding benefits, please visit UConn Health Benefits and explore the sections under the Benefits & Leaves and Engagement & Learning headers. Other rights, terms, and conditions of employment are contained in the collective bargaining agreement between the University of Connecticut and the University of Connecticut Professional Employees Association (UCPEA).

• employee and dependent tuition waivers at UConn
• a highly desirable work environment

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Employment of the successful candidate is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check.

This job posting is scheduled to be removed at 11:55 p.m. Eastern time on September 15, 2026.

All members of the University of Connecticut are expected to exhibit appreciation of, and contribute to, an inclusive, respectful, and diverse environment for the University community.

The University of Connecticut aspires to create a community built on collaboration and belonging and has actively sought to create an inclusive culture within the workforce. The success of the University is dependent on the willingness of our diverse employee and student populations to share their rich perspectives and backgrounds in a respectful manner. This makes it essential for each member of our community to feel secure and welcomed and to thoroughly understand and believe that their ideas are respected by all. We strongly respect each individual employee’s unique experiences and perspectives and encourage all members of the community to do the same. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, age, sex, marital status, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disabilities, veteran’s status, status as a victim of domestic violence and/or sexual assault and/or trafficking in persons as defined by Connecticut law, prior conviction of a crime, workplace hazards to the reproductive systems, or gender identity or expression

The University of Connecticut is an AA/EEO employer including for Disability and Veteran status.

All employees are subject to adherence to the State Code of Ethics.