Associate Athletics Director of Business Operations
Associate Athletics Director of Business Operations
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$ 59000 - 72000
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Associate Athletic Director of Business Operations
Western Colorado University invites applications for the position of Associate Athletic Director of Business Operations.
Responsibilities: The Associate Athletics Director of Business Operations is responsible for managing resources (people assets finances) to effectively deliver Athletics services programs and events. This position is responsible for leadership management and oversight of the Athletics Admin front office including its functional areas consisting of budget and scholarship management human resource management sport supervision the Mountaineer Athletics Association special events customer service and support to internal/external customers software systems and training raffle/bingo license and reporting supervising Student Athletic Advisory Committee (SAAC) and oversee of the Conference and Events Services financial and contractual operations. The incumbent will work closely with all Athletics Head Coaches Assistant Coaches other members of the Athletics Administrative Team Foundation staff and GVH/Athletics Staff on day-to-day management of budgets scholarships personnel and support within the Athletics Department as well as working with the Athletics Director on short-and long-range planning to strategically place the Athletics Department in a position to elevate operations and achieve Department goals.
Focus on process-improvement to create efficiencies within the Athletics Department operations develop and maintain positive relationships and provide excellent communication throughout the Department and with external customers / donors. The Associate Athletics Director of Business Operations will be required to function autonomously while demonstrating strong leadership and teamwork. This position serves as part of the Athletics Departments Leadership Team.
Qualifications: Bachelors degree. Strong communication skills human relations problem solving and multi-tasking skills. Five (5) years of progressive leadership experience including staff supervision ideally within collegiate athletics. Willingness to work long irregular hours.
Preferred Qualifications: Masters degree. Successful experience in administrative/managerial positions business operations/management. Ability to develop implement and monitor budgets including scholarship fund management.
Compensation: This is a full-time twelve-month position with a salary range of $59000 - 72000. Position is eligible for an excellent benefits package including health and dental insurance plans with low co-pays and low out of pocket maximums generous paid time off a shared contribution retirement plan and tuition benefits.
Application Deadline: August 30th 2025 at 11:59PM (MDT).
The start date for this position is as soon as possible after hire.
Additional Information on Western and Gunnison/Crested Butte
Western Colorado University is a public institution with an enrollment of 3700 students. 47% of students are undergraduates 33% are graduate students and 80% receive some form of financial aid. Western students represent 17 countries 50 states and almost every county in Colorado. With an average class size of 17 Westerns faculty and staff share a strong commitment to personalized rigorous and immersive education. Visit learn more about the university.
Western Colorado University is located in Gunnison Colorado about 200 miles southwest of Denver amidst over 2 million acres of public land and a vibrant ranching community. The Gunnison valley provides robust cultural programming and exceptional outdoor recreation. A network of dedicated community organizations enrich the lives of many in the tight-knit community. Living in the valley one appreciates a vibrant culture of festivals exhibitions performances wellness activities and the winter many enjoy in skiing at Crested Butte Mountain Resort and along dozens of miles of cross-country the summer bikers hikers and runners explore 750-plus miles of singletrack trails while others delight in fishing boating and paddleboarding at Blue Mesa Reservoir or on the Gunnison River and its tributaries. Pre-K-12 students are served by the highly-ranked Gunnison Watershed School District.
An Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/vets
Western Colorado University believes that equity diversity and inclusion drive our success and we encourage candidates from all identities backgrounds and abilities to apply. Western is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore in all aspects of the employment process we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race color religion sex disability age sexual orientation gender identity or expression pregnancy medical condition related to pregnancy creed ancestry national origin marital status genetic information or military status (for state classified positions with preference given to military veterans) or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. Please see our diversity statement and our DEII Committee charge.
ADAAA ACCOMMODATIONS:
Western Colorado University is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment Western will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment including completing the application process interviewing completing any pre-employment testing participating in the employee selection process and/or performing essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position please direct your inquiries to the Office of Human Resources at or .
WESTERN COLORADO UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER INCLUDING DISABILITY/VETERANS
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
