Senior Associate Athletic Director and Chief Financial Officer

Position Details

Posting Summary

College

Intercollegiate Athletics-DIV

Executive Area

Intercollegiate Athletics

Department

Intercollegiate Athletics

Posting Detail Information

Position Details

Posting Summary

College

Intercollegiate Athletics-DIV

Executive Area

Intercollegiate Athletics

Department

Intercollegiate Athletics

Posting Detail Information

| Posting Number | S1312P | | Job Type | Full Time, Regular | | Pay Type | Exempt/Salaried | | Pay Grade | I | | Campus Location | WMU-Kalamazoo - Main Campus | | Salary Range | Pay is commensurate with qualifications and experience, combined with an excellent benefits package. | | Number of Vacancies | 1 | | General Summary |
Provides strategic leadership and oversight of financial planning, reporting, and budget management for the Division of Intercollegiate Athletics. Serves as the primary liaison to University financial offices and ensures fiscal integrity, regulatory compliance, and effective collaboration across University departments. | | Major Duties |
- Oversees daily budget and financial operations for the Division, including preparation of salary, operations, scholarship, and project budgets. Collaborates with internal stakeholders to assess budgetary needs and provide guidance throughout the budgeting process. - Develops systems to monitor financial performance and ensure alignment with budget parameters. Prepares financial reports in compliance with University policies, regulatory requirements, and Division standards. - Provides leadership and supervision for business operations personnel, ensuring alignment with divisional goals and expectations. Oversees daily business functions, including procurement, contract management, and account reconciliation. - Exercises signature authority and ensures compliance with University, regulatory, and divisional guidelines. Establishes policies and procedures to support efficient and effective business operations. - Manages equipment services operations, including oversight of apparel contracts and related budgets. Supervises staff to ensure timely procurement and accurate recordkeeping of athletic equipment. - Oversees payroll operations and hiring processes for student employees, graduate assistants, and temporary staff within the Division. - Directs business office personnel to ensure timely and accurate payroll processing in compliance with University procedures, regulatory requirements, and applicable guidelines. - Serves as a member of the executive leadership team, providing strategic guidance on departmental operations and initiatives. Participates in University committees and collaborates on institutional priorities as requested. - Serves as a sport supervisor for designated athletic programs, contributing to the development and implementation of policies and management strategies. - Participates in the sport supervision team to support consistent oversight and operational excellence across all sport programs.

| | Minimum Qualifications |
- Bachelor’s degree in related field from an accredited institution. - Eight years’ relevant experience. - Experience of working in Higher Education or similar setting. - Demonstrated experience in budget management. - Ability to work irregular shifts and extended hours, including weekends and holidays.

| | Desired Qualifications |
- Master’s degree in related field from an accredited institution. - Supervisory experience in higher education. - Experience working in intercollegiate athletics. - Experience with relevant professional organizations in the area of business operations, such as CABMA.

| | Special Instructions to Applicants |
- External applicants should use the WMU – Application. - Internal applicants should use the WMU – Internal Application.

| | Additional Position Information |
- Western Michigan University offers generous benefits to its employees including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, retirement, and tuition discount for the employee and tuition remission for eligible dependents. To access information about the specific benefits available for this position, go to: https://www.wmich.edu/hr/enro... - Staff Compensation System pay grades and rates are available at: https://wmich.edu/hr/staffcom...

| | Physical requirements and working conditions | |

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Do you have a bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited institution?

   • Yes
   • No

2. * Do you have eight years' relevant experience?

   • Yes
   • No

3. * Do you have experience of working in Higher Education or similar setting?

   • Yes
   • No

4. * Do you have demonstrated experience in budget management?

   • Yes
   • No

5. * Do you have the ability to work irregular shifts and extended hours, including weekends and holidays?

   • Yes
   • No

6. * Do you have a master's degree in a related field from an accredited institution?

   • Yes
   • No

7. * Do you have supervisory experience in higher education?

   • Yes
   • No

8. * Do you have experience working in intercollegiate athletics?

   • Yes
   • No

9. * Do you have experience with relevant professional organizations in the area of business operations, such as CABMA?

   • Yes
   • No

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents 1. Cover Letter 2. Resume 3. List of References

Optional Documents 1. Other

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