Assistant Athletics Director, Business Operations

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Department

Intercollegiate Athletics Operations

Job Summary

This position leads the day-to-day management and activities related to budgeting, accounts receivable / payable and human resource operations for the Department of Athletics to best serve our student-athletes, coaches and administration as well as the University of New Orleans.

Job Description

Position Responsibilities:

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Thank you for your interest in The University of New Orleans.

Once you start the application process, you will not be able to save your work, so you should collect all required information before you begin.  The required information is listed below in the job posting.  

You must complete all required portions of the application and attach the required documents in order to be considered for employment.  

Department

Intercollegiate Athletics Operations

Job Summary

This position leads the day-to-day management and activities related to budgeting, accounts receivable / payable and human resource operations for the Department of Athletics to best serve our student-athletes, coaches and administration as well as the University of New Orleans.

Job Description

Position Responsibilities:

• Lead the Athletics Budget Oversight committee.  Strategize and plan for current and future Athletics Department budgets. 

• Serve as primary Human Resources contact for the department, working within University protocols to hire full-time, part-time and gameday staff.  Coordinates all gameday worker payments. 

• Oversee all Accounts Payable, including creating and/or reviewing travel spend authorizations and expense reports for all coaches and staff and recording appropriately. 

• Direct and administer Purchasing operations, including the submission of purchase requisitions and processing of invoices. 

• Prepare annual and quarterly budget reports for University and Board of Regents as well as financial reports for the NCAA. 

• Manage state travel card process and Athletics CBA Account.

• Serve as WEAVE administrator for Athletics.

• Work in close collaboration with state legislative and internal auditors.

• Serve assigned duties for basketball and baseball gamedays. 

• Oversee and serve as liaison with University Business Affairs, Accounts Payable, Purchasing, Payroll and Human Resources.

• Additional duties may be assigned by the Vice President, Athletics and/or Deputy Athletics Director as desired. 

• Remain in compliance with UNO Athletics, Southland Conference and NCAA rules and regulations.

• Observe and adhere to University of New Orleans, University of Louisiana System, State of Louisiana, Southland Conference, and NCAA policies and procedures.

• Promote the advancement of the University's vision and support the University's mission through the process of promoting and publicizing the institution's 14 Division I Athletics programs.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree.

• Minimum 2-4 years professional experience inside an NCAA Intercollegiate Athletics Department in a business / operations / ticketing position or 3-5 years professional experience in a business / finance / accounting field.

• Proficient with Microsoft Excel

• Strong interpersonal communication skills

• Ability to work flexible hours including nights and weekends as needed.

Desired Qualifications:

• Master's degree

• Three to five years professional experience in an NCAA Division I Department of Intercollegiate Athletics

• Demonstrated experience with budget forecasting and budget management.  

Required Attachments

Please upload the following documents in the Resume/Cover Letter section. 

• Detailed resume listing relevant qualifications and experience;
• Cover Letter indicating why you are a good fit for the position and University of Louisiana Systems;
• Names and contact information of three references;

Applications that do not include the required uploaded documents may not be considered.

Posting Close Date

This position will remain open until filled.

Note to Applicant:

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications in their cover letter. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials.

  

References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.

  

This position may require a criminal background check to be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

  

As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions at the University of New Orleans may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.

The University of New Orleans is an Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity employer.  We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected Veteran status, age if 40 or older, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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