Senior Associate Athletics Director, Finance and Business Operations

Senior Associate Athletics Director Finance & Business Operations
(Administrator II)

Compensation and Benefits

Anticipated Salary Range: $120000 - $140000/year. Salary is competitive and negotiable depending on the strength of is a CSU Management Personnel Plan (MPP) position.

• This is a full-time probationary exempt position.

The CSU system provides a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical dental and vision plans membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) sick and vacation time and 15 paid holidays a year. Eligible employees are also able to participate in the fee waiver education program. A summary of benefit information can be found here.

Job Summary

The Senior Associate Athletic Director Finance & Business Operations will provide strategic leadership for the business financial and operational functions of Fresno State Athletics. This executive role oversees the departments financial health daily business operations and critical areas of facilities events and sport program administration. Serving as a trusted advisor to the Director of Athletics and a key member of the leadership team the position ensures fiscal responsibility operational efficiency and alignment with the mission of the department the university and the NCAA.

This position plays a vital role in scholarship allocation procurement oversight long-term financial planning and compliance with institutional state and NCAA policies. The position will also supervise selected sports programs as assigned by the Director of Athletics providing leadership accountability and support for coaches and student-athletes

Key Qualifications

Knowledge of:

• Knowledge of the principles of institutional planning and budget processes.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of effective leadership motivation and performance evaluation.
• Thorough knowledge of NCAA compliance reporting requirements and federal regulations related to athletics.

Skill/Ability to:

• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills to work effectively with individuals from diverse ethnic cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds and the proven ability to work collaboratively across departments.
• Demonstrated expertise with financial systems and reporting tools (Excel Tableau and ERP/Financial platforms).
• Analyze and interpret financial data and make strategic business decisions.
• Provide leadership administration program and strategic planning.
• Ability to facilitate group participation consensus building and foster employee development through coaching counseling and training.
• Ability to conduct department-level assessments to implement business processes that support the Universitys strategic mission.
• Highly developed skill to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing and prepare detailed written reports and correspondence to effectively correspond with constituents the campus and the community.

To view the full list of qualifications and job responsibilities please click the Position Description button above.

Education and Experience

• Bachelors Degree in business finance or a related field.
• Six (6) years of experience in financial management business operations or athletics administration.
• Experience leading teams developing policies and managing complex budgets.

Deadline & Application Instructions

Applications received by November1 2025will be given full consideration by the search committee.

• Applications received after that date will be forwarded at the request of the Hiring Manager and/or search committee.

Please click Apply Now to complete the employment application for California State University Fresno. Interested applicants must complete the application and attach the following: 1) their most recent resumé/vitae 2) a cover letter that addresses their specific qualifications and interest and 3) contact information for three professional references.

Fresno State

California State University Fresno is one of 23 campuses in the California State University System. The Universitys mission is to boldly educate and empower students for success through our values of Discovery Diversity and Distinction. The current student population is more than 25000 including a large percentage of students with diverse and culturally rich backgrounds. The University serves the San Joaquin Valley while maintaining deep involvement with the state nation and across the globe.

Metropolitan Fresno with a multi-ethnic population of over 527000 is located in the heart of the San Joaquin Valley. The campus is within driving distance of Yosemite Kings Canyon and Sequoia National Parks San Francisco Los Angeles the Monterey Peninsula beaches sailing lakes and numerous ski resorts. Fresno boasts one of the most reasonable housing markets in California and offers a wide array of locally grown fruits and produce.

Equal Employment Opportunity Information

California State University Fresno is committed to maintaining and implementing employment policies and procedures in compliance with applicable state and federal equal employment opportunity laws and Orders 1096 and 1097 prohibit discrimination harassment and retaliationon the basis of a protected status: race color religion national origin ancestry age sex (including gender identity) sexual orientation marital status pregnancy mental disability physical disability medical condition and covered veteran status. Fresno States commitment to diversity informs our efforts in recruitment hiring and retention. We are proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

COVID19 Vaccination Policy

Per theCSU COVID-19 Vaccination Policy it is strongly recommended that all employees who are accessing office and campus facilities follow COVID-19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age medical condition and other relevant indications. Questions may be sent to.

Supplemental Information

Following a conditional offer of employment a background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate may start work with California State University Fresno. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may result in the withdrawal of the offer of employment. Current employees who are offered positions on campus will be required to undergo a background check for any position where a background check is required by law or that Fresno State has identified as sensitive.

The person holding this position is considered a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

This position may be a designated position under the California State Universitys Conflict of Interest Code. This will require the filing of a Statement of Economic Interest on an annual basis and the completion of training within six (6) months of assuming office and every two (2) years thereafter.

Fresno State is a tobacco-free smoke-free and vapor-free campus.

Fresno State is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions. (e.g. H1-B Visas)