Senior Associate Athletic Director for Financial Affairs

JOB SUMMARY

The University of Connecticut is seeking applications and nominations for the position of Senior Associate Athletic Director/Chief Financial Officer.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

This position will be responsible for assisting the Director of Athletics with key financial decisions and will serve as a member of the athletic department executive team. Responsibilities will include:

• Providing daily operations management for the athletic business office including the oversight of the business office staff.
• Overseeing all finance and business activities including strategic and long-range financial planning budgeting reporting purchasing and travel.
• Serving as the primary liaison to the Universitys Finance Department and the UConn Foundation staff on all transactions within athletics foundation accounts.
• Identifying and implementing fiscal efficiencies in the departments operational budget.
• Assisting with revenue sharing operations including the management of name image and likeness payments and reconciliation in conjunction with internal and external constituents.
• Working closely with the Universitys Information Technology Services staff on asset management and software oversight.
• Overseeing the annual budget process for the athletic department including expense projections and the support of revenue-generating operations for budget forecasting.
• Executing human resources functions including but not limited to offer letter distribution employee transition services and merit processes with a knowledge and understanding of the labor union impacts.
• Managing and overseeing other critical functions of the business office including the completion of audited financial statements compiling regular financial statements assisting with open records requests reviewing and processing game contracts assisting with internal audits tracking contract timelines and coordinating procurement solicitations with the University Purchasing Department and contract review with the Universitys General Counsel.
• This position will manage the departments relationship with the departments travel agency and ensure compliance with departmental and University policies and procedures as well as identify fiscal efficiencies in travel booking.
• This position is also responsible for oversight of all departmental expenditures deposits and authorizations for expenditures including but not limited to reimbursements travel authorizations and advances payroll and purchase requisitions.
• The position may include sport supervision responsibilities depending on the candidates level of experience and the performance of additional duties as requested.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors degree required.
• Minimum eight years experience in financial management.
• Ability to interact and relate well with a wide variety of campus and community constituencies.
• Well organized with attention to detail and the ability to handle multiple projects.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience in contract review and negotiation.
• Knowledge of NCAA regulations.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Masters of Business Administration.
• Previous experience at a place of higher education working in a business office setting.
• 5 or more years of experience in a supervisory role or a chief financial officer role.
• Demonstrated experience in improving operating margins over multiple years.
• Professional experience in a FBS Division I collegiate athletics environment.

APPOINTMENT TERMS

This position may require irregular schedules evenings and weekends. The University offers a competitive salary and outstanding benefits including employee and dependent tuition waivers at UConn and a highly desirable work additional information regarding benefits visit: Salary will be commensurate with experience and credentials.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Employment of the successful candidate is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check.

TO APPLY

Please apply online at Staff Positions Search #499414to upload a resume cover letter and contact information for three (3) professional references. Screening of applicants will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

This job posting is scheduled to be removed at 11:59 p.m. Eastern time on February 8 2026.

All employees are subject to adherence to the State Code of Ethics which may be found at members of the University of Connecticut are expected to exhibit appreciation of and contribute to an inclusive respectful and diverse environment for the University community.

The University of Connecticut aspires to create a community built on collaboration and belonging and has actively sought to create an inclusive culture within the workforce. The success of the University is dependent on the willingness of our diverse employee and student populations to share their rich perspectives and backgrounds in a respectful manner. This makes it essential for each member of our community to feel secure and welcomed and to thoroughly understand and believe that their ideas are respected by all. We strongly respect each individual employees unique experiences and perspectives and encourage all members of the community to do the same. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation national origin genetics disability age or veteran status.

The University of Connecticut is an AA/EEO Employer.