ASSISTANT ATHLETIC DIRECTOR FOR BUSINESS OPERATIONS

$100,008 - $120,000/Yr

University of Washington - Bothell, WA

Full-time - Mid Level

Bothell, WA

Educational Services

About the position

The Assistant Athletic Director for Business Operations at the University of Washington will oversee the daily operations of the Husky Athletics business office, focusing on accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, and compliance. This role is crucial in managing the financial health of the Intercollegiate Athletics department, which has a budget exceeding $145 million. The position requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently while managing multiple projects. The Assistant Athletic Director will collaborate closely with the Senior Associate Athletic Director/CFO and other unit leaders to ensure effective financial operations and support for student-athletes and staff.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Senior Associate Athletic Director/CFO with the annual budgeting process for ICA.
• Develop future year budgeting plans in conjunction with unit leaders and the Senior Associate Athletic Director/CFO.
• Prepare and submit ICA budget into University budgeting system.
• Provide financial strategy and guidance to business office staff for day-to-day decision making.
• Evaluate strategies and implement continual process improvements for Athletics business operations.
• Oversee the preparation of monthly budget reports for department budget managers.
• Review and approve travel expenses, Procard expenses, employee reimbursements, and purchase orders.
• Oversee business analytics related strategy for ICA for both revenues and expenditures.
• Assist with the management of ICA's operational and vendor contracts.
• Facilitate financial operations meetings with each sports team and administrative unit leaders.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, accounting, sport management or a related area.
• 4-5 years of related experience in NCAA Division I athletics business office, or an equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• Management/supervisory experience.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively.
• Professionalism, composure, and an ability to communicate clearly, diplomatically, and effectively.

Nice-to-haves

• Master's degree in business, finance, accounting, sport management or a related area.
• Familiarity with Workday Finance or a related enterprise system.

Benefits

• Generous benefits and work/life programs.
• Taxable benefits include tickets to UW Intercollegiate home competitions.
• Non-local candidates may be eligible for a moving allowance.