Athletics Business Manager(120-25)

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CLARK ATLANTA UNIVERSITY
Job Description

Position Title:
Department:
Reports To:

Athletic Business Manager
Athletics
Athletic Director

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work to be performed and are not
intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. All
duties listed are essential functions for the position. It is understood that other related duties may be assigned.

General Function (Description):
The Athletic Business Manager is a leadership position within the university's highly competitive
NCAA Division II athletic department and is responsible for providing strategic oversight,

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CLARK ATLANTA UNIVERSITY
Job Description

Position Title:
Department:
Reports To:

Athletic Business Manager
Athletics
Athletic Director

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work to be performed and are not
intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. All
duties listed are essential functions for the position. It is understood that other related duties may be assigned.

General Function (Description):
The Athletic Business Manager is a leadership position within the university's highly competitive
NCAA Division II athletic department and is responsible for providing strategic oversight,
implementation and management of the Clark Atlanta University athletic department's financial
functions, procedures and policies.

This position provides financial and administrative oversight of the business and facility operations
and is expected to maintain a focus on continual process improvements to ensure operational
efficiencies and sound financial practices. As a member of the department's leadership team, this
position maintains collaborative decision-making authority regarding the unit's financial health. The
Director serves as a financial liaison and dual report to the university budget’s office, conducts
strategic financial analysis and advises the Director of Athletics & CFO/budget office about the
financial implications of operational, capital and other strategies for all department budgets.

Examples of Duties and Responsibilities:

The position will provide direct administrative and sport supervision of assigned sports programs.

• Prepares all mandated financial reports to include the annual EADA report, NCAA Financial report and CAU
Athletics Annual reports. Ensures compliance with institutional control by following all University, NCAA,
SIAC and Federal regulations, and embracing the highest standard of integrity and ethical behavior. Works
proactively to mitigate internal and external audit risks.

• Create financial models to perform budget forecasting and complex financial analysis necessary for
departmental decisions and strategic planning, including a variety of new external revenue sources.

• Collaborates with and advise Athletic executive staff on all projects, with particular focus on identifying and
directing resource allocations and project budget tracking. Ensures resources are allocated appropriately to
address upkeep of equipment and facilities.

• Supervises the administration of spending, expenditures and policies for administrative and sport program
units.

 Manages all unit budgets in concert with each unit manager or Head Coach – has authority to approve

and disapprove any and all requests for spending and revenue generation.

 Assist in the development annual budgets for each unit.

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 Develops policy, procedures, and systems to manage all of the work (billing, receiving, etc.) flow in the

office and seeks out financial efficiencies.

 Advises on financial implications for all capital projects.
 Assists the Equipment unit with budget and mass purchases.
 Assist in ticket operations & Gameday operations.


Independently analyzes policies and procedures, then recommends and implements changes that result
in turnkey, efficient processes for coaches and administrators and others within guidelines set by CAU,
NCAA, and the SIAC.

 Develops, implements, and evaluates short and long-range goals and objectives to further establish

sustainability of the department.

 Participates as part of the administrative staff to develop the overall strategic vision of the department.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Experience in Division I/II or NAIA Athletics Business Office.
Experience with Banner processes.
The ability to multitask in a highly stressful environment.
Knowledge of Intercollegiate Athletics is essential.

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Minimum Hiring Standards:

Education

Bachelor Degree Required. Graduate level degree
preferred.

Years of Experience

Minimum of 1 year of job-related experience, or equivalent
combination of education and experience.

Years of Management/Supervisor
Experience

TBD

Clark Atlanta University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

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