Athletics Finance & Operations Manager

George Mason University; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

George Mason University is seeking a Business Office Manager in Intercollegiate Athletics to oversee day-to-day financial operations, travel coordination, and compliance with NCAA rules. This on-site role reports to the department and ensures accurate processing of reimbursements, purchases, and reporting across 22 programs.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree and several years of administrative and financial experience in higher education, with strong organizational and communication

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated customer-service oriented administrative office experience.
• Experience with prioritization and management of high-volume financial transactions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Banner Self Service, eVA and Banner systems.
• Strong written and oral communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversees reconciliations, compliance, and office administration for the department.
• Manages travel pre-approvals and advance funding for coaching staff and student-athletes.
• Processes reimbursements, cash advances, and expenditures via Mason Finance Gateway and related systems.
• Tracks ticket sales data and maintains accurate records in Banner.
• Prepares and files internal and external business office documentation with vendors and external offices.
• Maintains P-Card reconciliations and supports 22 sports programs.

Skills

Customer-service oriented

Time management

Communication skills

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Banner Self Service

eVA

Internet Native Banner

Job description

George Mason University is seeking a Business Office Manager in Intercollegiate Athletics to oversee day-to-day financial operations, travel coordination, and compliance with NCAA rules. This on-site role reports to the department and ensures accurate processing of reimbursements, purchases, and reporting across 22 programs.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree and several years of administrative and financial experience in higher education, with strong organizational and communication