Business Manager 1- Athletics

Augusta University; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition assistance

Paid holidays

Job summary

Augusta University is seeking a Business Manager 1 for the Athletics department to oversee financial reporting, budgeting, contracts, and fund collection. This role supports the department’s fiscal health and compliance with NCAA, PBC, and USG guidelines.

Responsibilities include coordinating operating budgets, monitoring expenditures, processing grant-in-aid, and producing required financial reports. A bachelor’s degree and 2 years of admin experience are required; NCAA knowledge preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree and 2 years of admin/management experience.
• Knowledge of NCAA rules is preferred.
• Ability to understand financial statements and accounting.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage annual athletic operating budget.
• Monitor revenue and expenditures of the athletic department.
• Coordinate collection of revenue and other money processed through athletics.
• Coordinate processing of athletic grant-in-aid.
• Prepare financial reports for NCAA, PBC, USG and others.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Athletic Director.

Skills

Strong accounting knowledge

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or related field

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Business Manager 1- Athletics

Job ID: 301768

Location: Augusta University

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Regular/Temporary:

About Us

Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 12,000 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences. Augusta is home to Georgia's only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world-class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today. Our mission and values https://www.augusta.edu/about/mission.php make Augusta University an institution like no other.

Augusta University's distinct characteristics in education and research include real-world experiences and community engagement, as well as a culture of building community, corporate and government partnerships that address health, security, economic and societal concerns locally and across the state.

The University System of Georgia https://www.usg.edu/hr/orientation/welcome_to_the_board_of_regents_university_system_office is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Location

Augusta University-

Our Health Sciences Campus: 1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912

Our Summerville Campus: 2500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904

College/Department Information

The mission of Augusta University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics is to ensure that its athletic programs are operated in conformance with the overall institutional mission. We are committed to the highest standards of sportsmanship, teamwork, scholarship and citizenship. Intercollegiate athletics enhances the university experience of all students, participants and non-participants alike, by developing school spirit and creating a sense of community. Athletics thus serves the university's mission of enhancing the quality of the student experience. Athletic programs entertain and enrich the university's community and the people of the CSRA, therefore contributing to the outreach mission of the university.

Job Summary

The Business Manager 1 position manages all matters of financial reporting, budgeting, contracts, and collection of funds for the Athletic Department.

Responsibilities

• DEVELOP AND ANNUAL ATHLETIC OPERATING BUDGET: Coordinate with all coaches and staff the preparation of each individual sport operating budget in a timely manner. Obtain pertinent information from the USG comptroller, Vice Presidents of Business and StudentServices, financial aid, budget director and athletic director for planning and estimation of revenue and expenses. Present or assist presentation and discussion of athletic operating budget to USG Athletic committee, USG officers, coaches and staff. Distribute final approved budget to all USG offices, coaches and staff in a timely manner.
• MONITOR AND CONTROL ALL REVENUE AND EXPENDITURES OF THE ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT: Review monthly financial statements to determine if surpluses or deficits are developing within each sport and administrative areas of the athletic budget. Approve purchase request, invoices, check & travel request, and miscellaneous expenditures on a daily basis. Review and approve all contracts - maintenance, transportation, advertising, insurance, etc. Evaluate athletic administrative procedures and update in accordance with USG, PBC, and NCAA rules and regulations. Prepare and submit timely budget amendments and journal entries to keep financial reports accurate and complete.
• COORDINATE THE COLLECTION OF REVENUE AND OTHER MONEY PROCESSED THROUGH ATHLETICS: Maintain an accounting method to reconcile gate receipts with ticket sales. Coordinate the billing and receipts of advertising revenue, Jaguar Club memberships, and travel advances. Review game contracts for collection of guarantees. Request and monitor transfer of funds from USG foundation involving scholarships and other funds. Monitor fundraiser collections via agency accounts and reconcile.
• COORDINATE THE PROCESSING OF ATHLETIC GRANT-IN-AID: Work in cooperation with coaches, compliance officer, Athletic Director and Financial Aid Office to process timely athletic scholarships. Review each athletic scholarship awarded amount per program's budget. Keep records of each scholarship award and provide assistance to financial aid, bookstore and business office when questions arise.
• PREPARE FINANCIAL REPORTS AS REQUIRED BY NCAA, PBC, USG AND OTHER GROUPS: Submit accurate and complete data in a timely manner. Review data with Athletic director before submitting outside the athletic department. Plan, coordinate and effectively communicate group efforts with staff and coaches within athletics.
• OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES: Perform all other duties as assigned by Athletic Director.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in business or related discipline and 2 years of administrative and management experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.
• Ability to understand financial statements and general accounting functions.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• KNOWLEDGE Knowledge of standard accounting practices.
• SKILLS Excellent verbal/written communication, interpersonal, time-management, detailed-oriented and organizational skills.
• ABILITIES Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other computer software/databases. Ability to exercise sound judgment; manage multiple tasks and maintain confidentiality. Ability to work in a team environment.

Shift/Salary/Benefits

• Shift: Days; M-F (Work outside of normal business hours may be required)
• Pay Band: B12
• Salary: $62,300.00/annually
• Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum-midpoint) of the position
• Recruitment Period: 8/11/2026 -Until Filled
• Augusta University offers a variety of benefits to full-time benefits-eligible employees and some of our half-time (or more) employees.
• Benefits that may be elected could include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), as well as earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays.
• Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program.

Conditions of Employment

All candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University.

All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive [patient, student, employee, financial, business, etc.] information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during the course of their employment and beyond.

Credit Check

This position will require the acquisition of a P-Card and/or handle cash, credit or other sensitive information and will require a satisfactory Consumer Credit check as a condition of employment.

Other Information

This position is also responsible for promoting a customer-friendly environment and providing superior service to our patients, students, faculty, and employees. "Augusta University is a patient-and family-centered care institution, where employees partner every day with patients and families for success."

Augusta University is a tobacco-free environment, and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.