Director, Athletic Business Operations

Job Summary

The Director, Athletic Business Operations will provide active, hands-on leadership supporting long-term program growth and financial viability. The position directly assists the CFO on all strategic and tactical matters as they relate to budget management, cost-benefit analysis, managerial accounting, and forecasting needs. This role is responsible for planning, leading, and managing all financial functions for the FGCU intercollegiate athletics department.

FGCU is a member of the State University System of Florida and an Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity and Access Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, disability, sex, pregnancy, national origin, marital status, genetic predisposition, sexual orientation, gender identity/gender expression, veteran status, and any other protected class(es), as required by applicable state and federal law, as well as University regulations and policies.

Job Description

Job Summary

The Director, Athletic Business Operations will provide active, hands-on leadership supporting long-term program growth and financial viability. The position directly assists the CFO on all strategic and tactical matters as they relate to budget management, cost-benefit analysis, managerial accounting, and forecasting needs. This role is responsible for planning, leading, and managing all financial functions for the FGCU intercollegiate athletics department.

FGCU is a member of the State University System of Florida and an Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity and Access Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, disability, sex, pregnancy, national origin, marital status, genetic predisposition, sexual orientation, gender identity/gender expression, veteran status, and any other protected class(es), as required by applicable state and federal law, as well as University regulations and policies.

Job Description

Typical duties include but are not limited to:

• Manages the development, oversight, and reconciliation of all department budgets, including monthly financial reporting for Coaches and Administration.
• Prepares analysis and interpretation of financial data and reports including data specific for EADA, NCAA Financial Report, audit and capital projects, budget forecasting, conference office surveys, endowments, and special events.
• Provides guidance, advice, and consultation to managers, supervisors, and staff covering a broad range of financial policies and procedures. This includes facilitation of communication to vendors, stakeholders, and other University departments to independently resolve issues, communicate results, and drive performance improvement.
• Serves as the department liaison to other University areas/departments of finance and administration, procurement/purchasing, travel, budget office, payroll, cashier’s office, and human resources.
• Supervises Athletics Business Office Staff on all matters related to athletic department financial, procurement, travel, budget, deposit and HR operations.
• Works directly with FGCU Budget Office on cash flow management and strategy.
• Serves as Cost Center Manager for FGCU intercollegiate athletics department.
• Assumes any other budget, finance and business operations duties as assigned.
• Complies with all University and ASUN regulations, as well as all NCAA rules andregulations. Remains current with all changes in NCAA, as well as changes to University and ASUN regulations regarding intercollegiate athletics. This includes the requirement for self-reporting any possible rule violations and participation in the annual NCAA continuing education programs including passing the NCAA certification test, if applicable. Any violation of NCAA rules is prohibited and may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.

Other Duties:

• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Additional Job Description

Required Qualifications:

• This position requires either eight years of directly related full-time experience or, as an alternative, a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization and four years of full-time experience directly related to the job functions.
• Professional full-time experience in accounting, bookkeeping, payroll, finance, or budgeting.
• Experience operating a personal computer and proficient in Microsoft office (Word, Excel, and Outlook).Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience, and/or certifications may be considered.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's Degree from an accredited institution in a related field.
• Full-time professional experience in a higher education athletics department related to the position.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of basic budgeting principles and practices.
• Knowledge of or ability to learn Banner or similar enterprise financial management software application.
• Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to interact in a professional manner with a diverse group of staff, faculty, students, and the community in a service-oriented environment.
• Ability to work successfully as both a member of a team and independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to take initiative to plan, organize, coordinate and perform work in various situations when numerous and diverse demands are involved.
• Ability to accurately prepare and maintain records, files, and reports.
• Ability to collect, analyze, organize and present complex financial data in a meaningful manner.
• Ability to perform complex mathematical computations.
• Ability to thrive in an organization that values the diversity of its student body and workforce and actively promotes an equitable environment.

Pay Grade 18