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Athletics Assistant or Associate Athletic Director, Business Operations


Job Location:

Fairfield, OH - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 10 October 2026 (17 days ago)
Application Deadline: 7 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

This position will be filled at either the Assistant or Associate level based on the successful candidates qualifications and SummaryThe Assistant or Associate Athletic Director Business Operations provides strategic and operational leadership for the business functions of the Department of Athletics. The position oversees financial management budgeting purchasing contracts revenue and expense tracking and business processes to ensure fiscal responsibility compliance and efficient departmental Responsibilities & DutiesManage all day to day business paperwork including but not limited to expense vouchers Concur reports purchase orders journal entries and budget transfers for AthleticsInterface with accounts payable purchasing and payroll departments to facilitate processing including budget inquiry research as necessaryMeet with coaches to review budget reports and prepare forecastsPlan prepare and reconcile all cash advances for meals recruiting and travelAudit Concur reports for accuracy and completeness performing reclasses as neededProvide monthly Concur report updates to full departmentComplete the Metro Survey AHA survey CAA survey and assist with the Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act and NCAA auditPrepare monthly team administrative and fundraising reports for athleticsSet up all new vendors on UnimarketSign off on transactions in Unimarket at level zero checking for proper accounting and workflowAssist Senior Associate Athletics Director and Executive Director of Athletics with zero-based budgeting annuallyResponsible for deposit processingPrepare ad hoc financial reports and analysis on requestBecome a resource for coaching and administrative staff on business functions policies and proceduresServe as sports administrator for several assigned sportsStay up to date on the college athletics landscape to be able to contribute to strategic discussions at conference levelOther duties as assignedKnowledge Skills Abilities & Other AttributesBachelors degree required; a degree in Accounting Finance or Sports Management is preferredExperience with budgeting for Division I Intercollegiate Athletics preferred or experience in a University business officeAbility to work independently and as part of a teamEffective organizational and time management skillsDetail oriented and able to maintain confidentialityUnusual Working ConditionsThe employee is required to work evenings and weekends as -Employment RequirementsAll offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check.

Required Experience:

Director


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As the second-largest Catholic university in New England, and one of the fastest-growing private doctoral institutions in the U.S., Sacred Heart University is a national leader in shaping higher education for the 21st century. SHU offers more than 100 undergraduate, graduate and docto ... View more

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