Associate Athletic Director, Business Operations and Finance Athletics

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The University of Denver has a proud athletic tradition that compliments the school’s academic endeavors. In its history, DU has won 35 national championships and enables student-athletes to compete on 18 Division 1 teams. The Pioneers pursue championships, excel academically, and represent both the University and their respective conferences to the best of their abilities

Position Summary

The Associate Athletic Director for Finance and Business Operations will assist in administering functions directly associated with the fiscal operations of the Division ensuring compliance with all NCAA, Division and University policies/procedures. Specific duties include, but are not limited to the following: Financial operations: budget development, oversight, NCAA Agreen Upon Procedures, and financial analysis; Team travel: strategy, oversight of Athony Travel representative, travel contracting; NCAA Championships: bids, reimbursements, budget oversight; Game Contacts/Scheduling; Policy: assist with writing divisional policies and procedures; Assist with the creation of training materials/guides for divisional colleagues and coaching staff to help navigate financial systems; Audit: NCAA, University, ad hoc; Golf Course: assist golf course controller with regular financial analysis, endowment-related financial activity, and support overall course operations, as needed; Direct oversight of Assistant Director of Business: performance reviews, educate, and mentor. The Associate Athletic Director for Finance and Business Operations will also demonstrate an on-going commitment to the principles of multiculturalism and diversity through hiring practices, training and development programming, campus collaborations, or involvement and participation in university/divisional multiculturalism and diversity projects of initiatives.

Essential Functions

Financial Oversight

• Direct oversight of budgetary components for Division’s sport portfolio and administrative units
• Perform budget analyses and conduct budgetary forecasting in a dynamic financial environment with an ever-changing NCAA landscape
• Oversee NCAA Audit/Agreed Upon Procedures process yearly
• Develop solutions and options to unprecedented problems that require thorough analysis and research Approve or deny budgetary requests from coaches and administrators
• Conduct financial management responsibilities in the division that is funded by a variety of dynamic and multi-dimensional funding sources
• Create, maintain, and distribute monthly financial reports to all sports and quarterly to administration areas
• Meet regularly with coaches, administrators, and leadership to ensure proper budget management, compliance with department and university policy, and alignment with strategic goals.

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The University of Denver has a proud athletic tradition that compliments the school’s academic endeavors. In its history, DU has won 35 national championships and enables student-athletes to compete on 18 Division 1 teams. The Pioneers pursue championships, excel academically, and represent both the University and their respective conferences to the best of their abilities

Position Summary

The Associate Athletic Director for Finance and Business Operations will assist in administering functions directly associated with the fiscal operations of the Division ensuring compliance with all NCAA, Division and University policies/procedures. Specific duties include, but are not limited to the following: Financial operations: budget development, oversight, NCAA Agreen Upon Procedures, and financial analysis; Team travel: strategy, oversight of Athony Travel representative, travel contracting; NCAA Championships: bids, reimbursements, budget oversight; Game Contacts/Scheduling; Policy: assist with writing divisional policies and procedures; Assist with the creation of training materials/guides for divisional colleagues and coaching staff to help navigate financial systems; Audit: NCAA, University, ad hoc; Golf Course: assist golf course controller with regular financial analysis, endowment-related financial activity, and support overall course operations, as needed; Direct oversight of Assistant Director of Business: performance reviews, educate, and mentor. The Associate Athletic Director for Finance and Business Operations will also demonstrate an on-going commitment to the principles of multiculturalism and diversity through hiring practices, training and development programming, campus collaborations, or involvement and participation in university/divisional multiculturalism and diversity projects of initiatives.

Essential Functions

Financial Oversight

• Direct oversight of budgetary components for Division’s sport portfolio and administrative units
• Perform budget analyses and conduct budgetary forecasting in a dynamic financial environment with an ever-changing NCAA landscape
• Oversee NCAA Audit/Agreed Upon Procedures process yearly
• Develop solutions and options to unprecedented problems that require thorough analysis and research Approve or deny budgetary requests from coaches and administrators
• Conduct financial management responsibilities in the division that is funded by a variety of dynamic and multi-dimensional funding sources
• Create, maintain, and distribute monthly financial reports to all sports and quarterly to administration areas
• Meet regularly with coaches, administrators, and leadership to ensure proper budget management, compliance with department and university policy, and alignment with strategic goals.
• Assist University of Denver Golf Club Controller with regular financial analysis, perform/review all golf endowment-related financial activity. Act as financial liaison for DUGC to athletic department and University leadership.
• Assist VC and CFO with budget development and five year projections

Sport Operations

• Manage all aspects of team travel financial operations, including oversight of onsite Athony Travel representative and flight, hotel, and meal contracting. Approve/Deny travel requests.
• Develop, manage, and submit all NCAA Championship bids and reimbursements for the department of athletics. Effectively work with various internal (leadership, finance, ticketing, marketing, events, scheduling) and external stakeholders (vendors, university partners, sponsors, sports commissions) throughout this process.
• Review and manage sport game contracting. Work with University risk, legal, and procurement to ensure effective and efficient contracting; manage positive relationships with other competing institutions. Strategically advise leadership and coaches surrounding NCAA game scheduling.
• Perform sport administration duties and provide leadership to designated sports.

Operational Efficiency

• Assist in the development, maintenance, and improvement of policies and procedures.
• Assist in the creation of training and education materials for various financial processes
• Assist in the year-end close process, including paying and closing all purchase orders/invoices

Supervision

• Oversight of Assistant Director of Business Operations (1) and Part-time Business Office Assistant(s). Complete performance reviews, educate, mentor, and provide guidance and support to ensure success of individuals and overall business office team.
• Exhibiting the highest professional standards and ethical behavior about adherence to NCAA, Conference, University, and the Division of Athletics rules and regulations
• Proactively uphold the outstanding working relationships within the Division and the University
• Assuming other duties as assigned by Deputy Athletic Director for Strategy/CFO and Vice Chancellor of Athletics & Ritchie Center Operations

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong organizational skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize a high volume of work and perform efficiently
• Ability to multitask and meet deadlines
• Ability to take initiative
• Excellent communicator
• Creative problem solving and the ability to exercise good decision making under pressure
• Knowledge of NCAA Rules & Regulations
• Knowledge of University & Divisional Policies and Procedures
• Confidentiality

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• 5 years of business experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree
• 10 years of business experience

Working Environment

• Standard office environment.
• Unexpected interruptions occur often and stress level is moderate to high.
• Noise level is quiet to moderate.

Physical Activities

• Ability to work in front of a computer for an extended period.
• Occasionally required to move about the office/campus

Work Schedule
Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Some weekends and evenings.

Application Deadline
For consideration, please submit your application materials by 4:00 p.m. (MST) June 6, 2025.

Special Instructions
Candidates must apply online through jobs.du.edu to be considered. Only applications submitted online will be accepted.

Salary Grade Number:
The salary grade for the position is 13.

Salary Range:
The salary range for this position is $85,000-$105,000.

The University of Denver has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The University may ultimately pay more or less than the posted compensation range. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information, but not based on a candidate’s sex or any other protected status.

Benefits:
The University of Denver offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO pass. The University of Denver is a private institution that empowers students who want to make a difference. Learn more about the University of Denver.

Please include the following documents with your application:
1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

The University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), marital, family, or parental status, pregnancy or related conditions, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. The University of Denver does not discriminate and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, creed, disability, sex (including sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), marital family, and parental status, pregnancy, genetic information, military enlistment, or veteran status, and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under federal, state, or local law, regulation, or ordinance in any of the University’s educational programs and activities, and in the employment (including application for employment) and admissions (including application for admission) context, as required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; the Americans with Disabilities Act; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; the Equal Pay Act; the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act; the Colorado Protecting Opportunities and Worker's Rights ("POWR") Act; and any other federal, state, and local laws, regulations, or ordinances that prohibit discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation. For more information, please see the University of Denver's Non‑Discrimination‑Statement.

All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check.

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