Senior Associate Athletic Director for Finance and Administration – Intercollegiate Athletics

Virginia Reign FC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Illinois Chicago seeks a Senior Associate Athletic Director for Finance and Administration to lead financial management within the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics. This role involves strategic planning, oversight of multiple units, and compliance with NCAA standards, requiring expertise in finance and administration.

Benefits

Health, Dental, Vision insurance

Defined benefit pension plan

Paid leaves including Vacation and Sick

Tuition waivers for employees and dependents

Qualifications

• Five years of experience in business finance.
• Experience in college athletics environment preferred.
• Ability to manage staff and oversee operations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial management and administration of athletics units.
• Provide leadership to the Athletics Business Office.
• Develop and implement business policies aligned with standards.

Skills

Leadership

Financial Management

Interpersonal Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, or finance

Master's degree in business, finance, or sports management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Database Systems

Job description

University of Illinois Chicago Senior Associate Athletic Director for Finance and Administration – Intercollegiate Athletics

Hiring Department: Department of Intercollegiate Athletics Location: Chicago, IL USA Requisition ID: 1034453 Posting Close Date: June 3, 2025 Salary range (commensurate with experience): $110,000-$129,000/ Annual Salary Final salary offered will be determined by a thorough assessment of available market data, internal salary equity, candidate experience and qualifications and budget constraints.

About UIC UIC is among the nation’s preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent “Best Colleges” rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has over 300,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.

About UIC Athletics UIC is a member of the Missouri Valley Conference (MVC), distinguished by its robust academic, research, and health programs. Its state-of-the-art athletic facilities are considered best in class within the MVC and Division I. UIC remains committed to enhancing these facilities to support student-athletes, coaches, and fans.

The Department of Intercollegiate Athletics (DIA) aims to develop student-athletes academically, socially, and athletically while boosting UIC’s national athletic profile. In the spirit of Chicago’s rich sports culture, the DIA recruits diverse, high-performing student-athletes and strives for excellence in competition, academics, and sportsmanship across its 18 Division I teams.

Position Summary: The Senior Associate Athletic Director of Finance and Administration provides direct oversight of multiple athletic units, including but not limited to the Business Office, Information Technology, Sports Equipment and Apparel Operations, and Team Travel Operations. This position supervises professional staff within these units and plays a key leadership role in the administration of financial management of the Department of Athletics.

Under administrative direction, the Senior Associate Athletic Director serves as a member of the department’s Senior Leadership Team, contributing to strategic planning, resource allocation, and departmental operations. The position also functions as a sport supervisor for designated athletic programs. The position will be engaged in financial, business, and budgetary matters and use their expertise in finance, accounting and business to analyze financial data and assess the financial health of the unit. Will make recommendations and give advice on optimal staffing, organization policies and procedures in the financial and budgetary areas of Athletics.

Key Responsibilities: •Serve as a trusted senior advisor to the Director of Athletics and the Senior Leadership Team on financial and administrative matters. •Provide leadership and daily oversight of the Athletics Business Office and its professional Staff. •Oversee the operations and personnel of athletics units including the Business Office; Information Technology; Sport Equipment and Apparel; Team Travel Operations; and other units as assigned. •Manage the department’s operating, scholarship, and capital debt budgets, including strategic financial planning, forecasting, and monitoring. •Develop and implement departmental business policies and procedures aligned with University, system, conference, and NCAA standards. •Collaborate with the Chancellor/Provost Business Service Center and the University’s Office for Budget and Analysis on the preparation and submission of the budget materials and ongoing financial matters. •Develop and maintain institutional data (e.g., financial projections, planning and performance metrics) in easily accessible formats to facilitate real-time decision making. •Coordinate and submit required instructional, conference, state, and federal reports (e.g., NCAA Financial Report, EADA Report, Clery Act, FOIA). •Serve as a sport supervisor for assigned programs, supporting coaches in achieving competitive, academic, and developmental goals for student-athletes. •Manage departmental contractual agreements, including game contracts, facility rentals, and service/vendor contracts. •Monitor and support all unit and sport program budgets; meet routinely with budget manages; ensure accuracy, compliance, and timely reconciliation of purchasing transactions, corporate cards, etc. •Deliver budget and financial presentations to internal and external stakeholders as needed. •Represent Athletics on University, system, conference, and working groups (e.g., OBFS Purchasing) related to business operations. •Ensure exceptional customer service to staff, student-athletes, campus partners, and external constituents. •Uphold and promote adherence to all NCAA, conference, and University policies and regulations. •Represent the University with professionalism, integrity, and ethical conduct in all interactions. •Perform other related departmental duties, as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, finance, or related fields.
• Five or more years of demonstrated success in business finance or related fields.
• Experience managing full-time, part-time, and/or student staff.
• Proficient in database, accounting, Microsoft Office, and related software systems.
• Ability to maintain knowledge of and compliance with NCAA, Conference, UI System and University rules that relate to duties and responsibilities of this position.
  
  Preferred Qualifications:
• Master’s degree in business, finance, business administration, sports management or related fields.
• Experience in college athletics environment, whether on-campus or at the conference or national levels.
• Experience in Division 1 athletics.
• Experience leading units or teams of personnel
• Excellent organizational, management, communication, interpersonal, and problem solving skills.
• Demonstrates commitment to diversity and equity through recruitment, selection and supervision of personnel.

Application Instructions:

For fullest consideration, please submit a completed application, resume, cover letter, and the name and contact information for at least three professional references. All applicants must submit an online application through the link below by June 3, 2025: https://uic.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/14941?c=uic&sq=1034453

Benefits eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package which offers: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability & AD&D insurance; a defined benefit pension plan; paid leaves such as Vacation, Holiday and Sick; tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits .

The University of Illinois Chicago is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status, or status as an individual with a disability.

The University of Illinois may conduct background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer. Background checks will be performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

The University of Illinois System requires candidates selected for hire to disclose any documented finding of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment and to authorize inquiries to current and former employers regarding findings of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment. For more information, visit https://www.hr.uillinois.edu/cms/One.aspx?portalId=4292&pageId=1411899

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