Athletics Finance & Admin Specialist

University of Illinois Springfield; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 47,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, life insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition waivers

Job summary

University of Illinois Springfield is seeking a Business/Administrative Associate to manage the athletics department's business, financial, and administrative operations. The role includes handling budgets, purchase orders, and reports, while coordinating with leadership and multiple university systems.

Responsibilities cover contract management, travel logistics, invoicing, and cross-department support within Student Affairs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, management, or a field related to the position.
• Two years of professional business, financial, and/or managerial work experience.
• Master’s Degree may substitute for one year of work experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate business and fiscal operations for 18 NCAA intercollegiate sports.
• Prepare and reconcile purchase orders and expense reports, and compile budget data.
• Oversee reporting, external reviews, and contract management, including bidding.
• Support budget development, financial data analysis, and monthly reporting.
• Coordinate personnel functions using JDXpert, Cornerstone, HRFE, and AVSL.

Skills

MS Office proficiency

Reporting and data analysis

Communication skills

Confidentiality and discretion

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration

Tools

JDXpert

Cornerstone

HRFE

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Job description

University of Illinois Springfield is seeking a Business/Administrative Associate to manage the athletics department's business, financial, and administrative operations. The role includes handling budgets, purchase orders, and reports, while coordinating with leadership and multiple university systems.

Responsibilities cover contract management, travel logistics, invoicing, and cross-department support within Student Affairs.