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West Virginia University

Associate/Senior Associate Athletics Director of Budget and Finance - Athletics

West Virginia University, Morgantown, West Virginia, United States, 26501


The department of Athletics at West Virginia University is currently accepting applications for an Associate/Senior Associate Athletics Director of Budget and Finance.

About the Opportunity

The WVU Athletic Business Office is comprised on three high functioning areas: Strategic Budget and Finance, Business Operations and Strategic Initiatives and Administration. This position will be responsible for the area of Strategic Budget and Finance, which includes operating budget development, pro forma financial statements, capital project budgeting and tracking, and internal and external reporting.

We strongly believe in work-life balance and keeping time for things we love outside our work. WVU offers generous benefits, including:

37.5-hour work week

13 paid holidays (staff holiday calendar)

24 annual leave (vacation) days per year or more based on years of service (employee leave)

18 sick days per year (for when you’re ill, for when you need time to care for sick family, for your own, or your family’s, regularly scheduled medical appointments)

WVU offers a range of health insurance and other benefits

401(a) retirement savings with 6% employee contribution match, eligibility to continue health insurance, and other retiree perks.

Wellness programs

What You'll Do

In working with Deputy Athletics Director & Chief Financial Officer, responsible for strategic budget and financial operations within the Department of Athletics, developing, implementing and monitoring plans to advance the Department.

Assist the Deputy Athletics Director & Chief Financial Officer with the overall management of the $105 million athletic budget, which includes all scholarships, financial and business operations, travel, accounts payable and receivable, purchasing, budget management and control, ticket office and foundation reconciliations, payroll and inventory control.

Manage the athletic budget on a day-to-day basis through proactive monitoring of budget and regularly meeting with coaches, staff and unit managers to ensure accountability and up-to-date information.

Assist in the overall development of the annual revenue and expense budget, along with preparation of financial pro formas for the Department and the University Budget & Finance office.

Oversight of gathering data for inputting into both the EADA report and NCAA Agreed Upon Procedures (AUP) reports.

Works with necessary staff in the development and maintenance of the Department’s long-term capital plan and deferred maintenance expense plan.

Serves as department liaison with internal and external auditors.

Manage select staff members of the Athletic Business Office. Delegate and prioritize duties and responsibilities, monitor work schedules and leave requests; responsible for hiring, training and evaluations.

Works with the Minor League baseball account; serves as the point person to reconcile the MiLB capital expenditure fund, review and verify the ticket surcharge, process and review all IU’s, expenditures, revenues, and settle year end payments, and work with necessary individuals on capital improvements to the Baseball facility.

Responsible for updating and communicating policy and procedures manual electronically (web-based). Ensure policies are consistent with institutional, state, federal, Big 12 Conference and NCAA requirements.

Maintain and monitor confidential files for student-athletes, prospective student-athletes, and employees. Manage sensitive and confidential information related to student-athletes, coaches and staff utilizing discretion and correct decisions.

In conjunction with the WVU Design and Construction, oversee financials for athletics capital projects.

Serve as the back-up budget officer for the Department of Athletics, including accounts held by the WVU Foundation.

Serve as liaison with various university departments as directed by the Deputy Athletic Director & Chief Financial Officer.

Develops, prepares and presents reports as needed to various groups both internal and external to the University.

Other duties as assigned by the Deputy Athletic Director/ Chief Financial Officer and the Vice President and Director of Intercollegiate Athletics.

Maintain knowledge and comply with all rules, regulations, policies and guidelines of West Virginia University, the Big 12 Conference, and the NCAA.

Represent the University on the highest professional level with dignity, integrity, and strength of character and will exhibit ethical behavior.

Build and maintain relationships with student-athletes, coaches, staff members, campus constituents and contractors.

Demonstrate a cooperative attitude towards all sports and units within the intercollegiate athletic program.

Adapt to unique situations and use creative abilities to develop new approaches in dealing with various issues.

Work independently and make sound decisions.

Manage time sensitive issues with deadlines, work extended hours, weekend work, and on-call availability.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, or finance is required. Advanced degree is preferred.

A minimum of seven (7) years of experience involving:

Previous experience working in a college or university athletic business office or a university business setting, preferably at the Division I level.

Experience in working with accounting and financial software (Oracle, SAP, Banner, etc.)

Experience in working with Microsoft Excel, Powerpoint and Word

Exceptional organization abilities and strong communication skills

Progressively responsible experience within accounting, finance or related field

Experience with and knowledge of Division I intercollegiate athletics business operations

All qualifications must be met by the time of employment.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Maintain high standard of ethics and integrity related to intercollegiate athletics

Strong technical ability using Microsoft Excel, Powerpoint, and other software

Demonstrated knowledge of NCAA Division I intercollegiate athletics

Demonstrated knowledge of NCAA and conference guidelines, policies, rules and regulations with the ability to interpret, apply, enforce and explain such policies and rules

Maintain knowledge of state and University policies and procedures

Exhibit strong creative, organizational and interpersonal skills

Demonstrated knowledge of correct English, grammar, spelling, punctuation and sentence structure

Demonstrated ability in public speaking skills

Demonstrated ability to function professionally under high stress and confrontational circumstances

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks for extended periods

Demonstrated ability to independently plan and organize work

Proactive attitude towards work and assignments

Demonstrated ability to maintain and develop personal contacts with outside groups, i.e. student-¬athletes, professional representatives, fans, media, donors, University community

Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community

Demonstrated knowledge of record keeping and adherence to schedule

Ability to stay abreast of information impacting the affected area

Ability to maintain proper unit attendance and punctuality standards, work extended hours including nights and weekends

Ability to make administrative and procedural decisions and judgments

About WVU

West Virginia University is a place of purpose and community. We take pride in our profound impact on the state of West Virginia and are committed to the personal and professional growth of our employees.

From the groundbreaking R1 research at our flagship campus in Morgantown to the career-oriented programs at WVU Potomac State in Keyser, and the technology-intensive programs at WVU Tech in Beckley, the contributions of WVU employees resonate across the state, touching lives and shaping futures.

At WVU, you will discover a supportive community that champions work-life balance and fosters a collaborative atmosphere. Our core values — service, curiosity, respect, accountability and appreciation — unite us as Mountaineers.

We are dedicated to creating an inclusive and engaging working environment and actively seek candidates who bring diverse ideas, approaches and experiences.

Join us at West Virginia University, where your work will make a lasting impact. To learn more about WVU, visit wvu.edu.

West Virginia University is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and is the recipient of an NSF ADVANCE award for gender equity. We value diversity among our faculty, staff and students and invite applications from all qualified applicants regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, nationality, genetics, disability, or Veteran status.

Job Posting : Aug 26, 2024

Posting Classification : Non-Classified

Exemption Status : Exempt

Benefits Eligible : Yes

Schedule : Full-time

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