Athletics Business Manager

South Dakota Board of Regents; Spearfish (SD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Black Hills State University is seeking an Athletics Business Manager within the Athletics department.

The role focuses on managing day-to-day financial operations, including budgets, purchasing, credit card reconciliation, travel reimbursements, and deposits, while supporting concessions and ticketing efforts. Collaboration with campus and community partners is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 1-3 years’ experience.
• Knowledge of event planning, facilities management, budgets and internal processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day business operations within the athletic department including but not limited to tracking departmental (sport) budgets, purchase order processing, credit card reconciliation, travel reimbursements, deposits.
• Assist with management and administration of athletics concessions including but not limited ordering product, setting up concession stands, overseeing money for game events, reconciling individual games, etc.
• Assist with the management and administration of athletics ticketing including but not limited to understanding athletic ticketing system, overseeing money for game events, reconciling individual games, reporting, etc.
• Ideal candidates will have excellent communication skills (both oral and written), work well with a team, assist across all areas of athletics and collaborate with campus and community partners.

Skills

Event planning

Facilities management

Budget management

Internal processes

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Black Hills State University is seeking applicants for an Athletics Business Manager in the Athletics department.

DUTIES

• Manage the day-to-day business operations within the athletic department including but not limited to tracking departmental (sport) budgets, purchase order processing, credit card reconciliation, travel reimbursements, deposits.
• Assist with management and administration of athletics concessions including but not limited ordering product, setting up concession stands, overseeing money for game events, reconciling individual games, etc.
• Assist with the management and administration of athletics ticketing including but not limited to understanding athletic ticketing system, overseeing money for game events, reconciling individual games, reporting, etc.
• Ideal candidates will have excellent communication skills (both oral and written), work well with a team, assist across all areas of athletics and collaborate with campus and community partners.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree
• 1-3 years’ experience
• Knowledge of event planning, facilities management, budgets and internal processes

Employment is dependent upon a satisfactory background check.

This position is open until filled with a first review date of September 3, 2026 at 11PM mountain time.

Arrangements for accommodations required by disabilities can be made by contacting Cassie Maser at 605.642.6545 or [e-mail].

Work Hours

8:00am – 5:00pm M-F

Typical Hours Worked Per Week

Appointment Type

Regular

Faculty Status

No

Scope of Search

External (includes Internal)

Department Description and Cultural Expectations

Black Hills State University is a masters-level state university with more than 3,600 students. The campus leads the region in sustainability efforts and maintains top academic programs in business ( AACSB Accredited), exercise science, natural sciences, social sciences, the arts, mass communication, health sciences and education. The University, founded in 1883, is located in the northern Black Hills, a region abundant with outdoor activity and culture. Spearfish, S.D., is recognized as one of the top 10 most livable small towns in the USA and has also been recognized nationally for outdoor recreational opportunities. A second location, BHSU -RC, is in Rapid City, the state’s second-largest city. BHSU , a member of NCAA Division II athletics, offers 14 sports, and has a legacy of champion rodeo teams.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Black Hills State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Black Hills State University and the Board of Regents ensure that all employment practices are free of discrimination.

The South Dakota Board of Regents is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Board of Regents will take affirmative Action to ensure that all employment practices are free of discrimination. In addition, the Board of Regents fully supports incorporation of non-discrimination and affirmative Action rules and regulations into all of its employment practices. Arrangements for accommodations required by disabilities can be made by contacting the appropriate Human Resources office. Please see the Contact Us section of this webpage for more information.

Notice to all applicants: If you are selected as a finalist, job references and a background check may be conducted.

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Reference List

Optional Documents

• Transcripts
• Other

Supplemental Questions

• * Where did you hear about this position?
  • SDBOR Employment Site
  • BHSU Website
  • HigherEdJobs.com
  • Chronicle of Higher Education
  • SD Department of Labor
  • Rapid City Journal
  • Black Hills Pioneer
  • Referral
  • Other

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South Dakota Board of Regents
306 E. Capital Ave, Suite 200
Pierre, SD 57501
605-773-3455