Associate Athletic Director of Business Services and Student-Athlete Development

Position Announcement

The Associate Athletics Director for Business Services and Student-Athlete Development plays a crucial role in supporting the overall success of Utah Tech University’s Athletics Department. This leadership role will oversee key business operations within the Department of Athletics, act as a sport administrator for assigned programs, and lead the holistic development of student-athletes across all sports.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary liaison between Athletics and University Business Services, Human Resources, and Advancement.
• Manage and monitor departmental budgets in collaboration with coaches and administrators.
• Oversee financial forecasting, revenue tracking, and compliance with institutional and NCAA fiscal policies.
• Ensure timely reconciliation of accounts and oversight of expenditures, contracts, financial reporting, and donations.
• Develop and implement business process improvements for efficiency and accountability.
• Lead the design, implementation, and evaluation of comprehensive programming to support the holistic development of student-athletes (including leadership, career development, community engagement, and life skills).
• Collaborate with campus partners to provide resources and workshops on mental health, financial literacy, and professional readiness.
• Serve as the designated sport administrator for assigned sport programs, providing oversight, guidance, and support to coaches and staff.
• Attend team practices, competitions, and travel as needed to support the programs.
• Ensure programs operate within the scope of university and NCAA compliance regulations.
• Serve on departmental and university committees as assigned.

Position Announcement

The Associate Athletics Director for Business Services and Student-Athlete Development plays a crucial role in supporting the overall success of Utah Tech University’s Athletics Department. This leadership role will oversee key business operations within the Department of Athletics, act as a sport administrator for assigned programs, and lead the holistic development of student-athletes across all sports.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary liaison between Athletics and University Business Services, Human Resources, and Advancement.
• Manage and monitor departmental budgets in collaboration with coaches and administrators.
• Oversee financial forecasting, revenue tracking, and compliance with institutional and NCAA fiscal policies.
• Ensure timely reconciliation of accounts and oversight of expenditures, contracts, financial reporting, and donations.
• Develop and implement business process improvements for efficiency and accountability.
• Lead the design, implementation, and evaluation of comprehensive programming to support the holistic development of student-athletes (including leadership, career development, community engagement, and life skills).
• Collaborate with campus partners to provide resources and workshops on mental health, financial literacy, and professional readiness.
• Serve as the designated sport administrator for assigned sport programs, providing oversight, guidance, and support to coaches and staff.
• Attend team practices, competitions, and travel as needed to support the programs.
• Ensure programs operate within the scope of university and NCAA compliance regulations.
• Serve on departmental and university committees as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of three (3) years of responsible and relevant experiences in administration, business operations, and leadership.
• Demonstrated leadership and organizational management skills.
• Knowledge of budget software systems and university-level procurement processes.
• Understanding of NCAA Division I rules and regulations.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Passion for sports and a commitment to enhancing the student-athlete experience.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Supplemental Information

POSITION DETAILS, COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: Full-time “at-will” Athletics Administration overtime-exempt staff position, as defined by University Policy 328. Annual salary of $70,000+ depending on qualifications and experience. Desired start date of August 2025. Excellent benefits package included that begins on start date; includes medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, employee assistance and wellness programs, retirement plan contributions, and undergraduate tuition waivers for employees and eligible dependents, as well as paid holidays in addition to sick and vacation leave accruals. See https://humanresources.utahtech.edu/e... under "Benefits Summary" for more details.

ELECTRONIC APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Application review begins July 9, 2025 . Submit application materials (including resume contents and contact information for three professional references) and upload a cover letter electronically. If, because of a disability, you need special services or facilities in order to apply for this opening, please call the Human Resources Office at (435) 652-7520.

ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY: Utah Tech University is an open, comprehensive, polytechnic institution, committed to exceptional student learning and success that has adopted an instructional approach of "active learning. active life" and a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship. We seek faculty and staff committed to creating an active, applied and career-oriented learning environment that is student-centered. Established in 1911 as a community college and in 2013 as a state university, our University is located in picturesque southwestern Utah, approximately 120 miles north of Las Vegas. The area is renowned for its red rocks, desert climate, over 300 days of sunshine annually, and featuring easy access to world-class outdoor recreational opportunities. Click here to learn more about the University.

Utah Tech University is a fast-growing Utah public institution of higher education, with more than 13,000 students. We offer over 250 programs, including doctoral, masters, bachelors, associates, certificates, endorsements, minors, and/or emphases. We seek faculty and staff committed to creating an active, applied, and career-oriented learning environment that is student-centered, who bring new ideas, possess values and career aspirations aligned with the University’s mission and vision, and are inspired to build a premier open, comprehensive, polytechnic university. Utah Tech University is an Equal Opportunity employer; the President and employees of the University are fully committed to equal opportunity within its employment programs and activities. Utah Tech does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination, including harassment, based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy, Title IX, or any other federal, state or local law.

The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations and/or the University’s non-discrimination policies:

• Director of Equal Opportunity Compliance / Title IX Coordinator: Hazel Sainsbury - titleix@utahtech.edu, HCC 579, 435-652-7747.
• Deputy Title IX Coordinator: Brenda Medrano - titleix@utahtech.edu, BROWN 102, 435-879-4769.

For further information regarding non-discrimination, please visit https://titleix.utahtech.edu/or contact:

• U.S. Department of Education, Office of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, ocr@ed.gov, 800-421-3481.
• U.S. Department of Education, Denver Regional Office, ocr.denver@ed.gov, 303-844-5695.

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In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification.

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