Assistant Director of Athletic Business Operations

$46,153 - $49,088/Yr

Georgia Southern University - Statesboro, GA

Full-time - Entry Level

Statesboro, GA

10,001+ employees

Educational Services

About the position

The Assistant Director of Athletic Business Operations at Georgia Southern University plays a crucial role in providing fiscal support to various sports and administrative units within the athletics department. This position is integral to the financial management of Georgia Southern Athletics, requiring frequent collaboration with the University's Business and Financial Services department, including Accounts Payable, Financial Accounting, Budget, and Procurement, as well as the Human Resources department and travel partners. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing budget management for assigned areas, ensuring compliance with departmental policies and procedures, and enhancing the overall success of the athletics program. In this role, the Assistant Director will serve as the primary liaison between the business office and assigned sports and administrative departments. Key responsibilities include managing and processing expense transactions, coordinating team and recruiting travel, and fulfilling responsibilities as a departmental purchasing card holder. The position also involves assisting with the hiring processes for Graduate Assistants and temporary employees, performing various accounting functions, and utilizing strong relational and interpersonal skills to foster positive relationships with coaches, sports administrators, executive staff, and campus constituents. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree and have one to three years of related experience, preferably in a Division I Athletics Business Office. A strong understanding of applicable NCAA rules and regulations, along with experience in financial account reconciliation and variance analysis, is highly desirable. The Assistant Director will be expected to consistently exhibit engaging customer service and support various constituencies served by the University, all while adhering to institutional goals and supporting the University's mission for student success.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary liaison between the business office and assigned sports and administrative departments, overseeing budget management for assigned areas
• Manage and process expense transactions, including reconciliation, approval of expense reports, procurement requisitions, and purchasing card transactions
• Collaborate closely with the Graduate Assistant, Business Operations, to ensure efficient processing of invoices and timely check request payments
• Coordinate team travel and recruiting travel in collaboration with Coaches and Operations Director, liaising with Anthony Travel and Charter Bus company as required
• Fulfill responsibilities as a departmental purchasing card holder and Verizon administrator, ensuring compliance with departmental policies and procedures
• Assist with hiring processes for Graduate Assistants and temporary employees, supporting recruitment efforts as needed
• Perform various accounting functions as directed, such as expense transfers and budget amendments, to maintain financial accuracy and compliance
• Utilize strong relational and interpersonal skills to foster positive relationships with Coaches, Sports Administrators, Executive staff, and campus constituents

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree
• One (1) to three (3) years of related experience

Nice-to-haves

• Understanding of applicable NCAA rules and regulations
• Experience working in a Division I Athletics Business Office in an entry-level, graduate assistant, fellow, or intern role
• Financial account reconciliation and variance analysis experience

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $46,153 - $49,088
• Exempt position paid on a monthly basis
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth
• Dynamic work environment in a university setting