Senior Associate Athletics Director, Business & Financial Strategy

Posting Details

I. JOB OVERVIEW

Job Description Summary:

The George Washington University (GW) offers a comprehensive, NCAA Division I athletics program featuring 400 student-athletes across 20 varsity sports. A charter member of the storied Atlantic 10 Conference and the league’s only Association of American Universities (AAU) member institution, the GW Revolutionaries lead in the classroom, in competition, and in service to our campus and local communities. GW’s combination of world-class academics, elite A10 athletics, and location in the heart of the nation’s capital affords our student-athletes an exceptional platform to achieve their dreams.

GW Athletics seeks a passionate, dedicated, and talented senior leader to contribute to the growth and success of the department by providing strategic leadership and oversight for all aspects of its financial operations. The Senior Associate Athletics Director, Business & Financial Strategy reports to the Associate Vice President & Director of Athletics and serves as a member of the Athletics Cabinet responsible for strategy and resource allocation. The role requires a dynamic financial executive with demonstrated success in athletics administration and financial management, reporting and compliance, a strong work ethic, and excellent interpersonal skills.

Key Functions of the Position include:

1. Lead the athletic business office, its daily operations, and related personnel.
2. Serve as a trusted senior advisor to the Associate Vice President & Director of Athletics and a thought leader for the Athletics Cabinet regarding the financial operations of the department and assigned areas of oversight.
3. Serve as a sport administrator for assigned sports; partner with head coaches to help advance towards achievement of team and departmental goals; support academic, competitive, and personal development goals of student-athletes.
4. Oversee the preparation and management of annual and multi-year operating budgets, revenue forecasts, and expenditure projections for all teams, units, and the department.
5. Oversee athletics operating, scholarship, and capital debt budgets, including annual financial planning and routine account monitoring.

Posting Details

I. JOB OVERVIEW

Job Description Summary:

The George Washington University (GW) offers a comprehensive, NCAA Division I athletics program featuring 400 student-athletes across 20 varsity sports. A charter member of the storied Atlantic 10 Conference and the league’s only Association of American Universities (AAU) member institution, the GW Revolutionaries lead in the classroom, in competition, and in service to our campus and local communities. GW’s combination of world-class academics, elite A10 athletics, and location in the heart of the nation’s capital affords our student-athletes an exceptional platform to achieve their dreams.

GW Athletics seeks a passionate, dedicated, and talented senior leader to contribute to the growth and success of the department by providing strategic leadership and oversight for all aspects of its financial operations. The Senior Associate Athletics Director, Business & Financial Strategy reports to the Associate Vice President & Director of Athletics and serves as a member of the Athletics Cabinet responsible for strategy and resource allocation. The role requires a dynamic financial executive with demonstrated success in athletics administration and financial management, reporting and compliance, a strong work ethic, and excellent interpersonal skills.

Key Functions of the Position include:

1. Lead the athletic business office, its daily operations, and related personnel.
2. Serve as a trusted senior advisor to the Associate Vice President & Director of Athletics and a thought leader for the Athletics Cabinet regarding the financial operations of the department and assigned areas of oversight.
3. Serve as a sport administrator for assigned sports; partner with head coaches to help advance towards achievement of team and departmental goals; support academic, competitive, and personal development goals of student-athletes.
4. Oversee the preparation and management of annual and multi-year operating budgets, revenue forecasts, and expenditure projections for all teams, units, and the department.
5. Oversee athletics operating, scholarship, and capital debt budgets, including annual financial planning and routine account monitoring.
6. Oversee assigned administrative units and workflows (i.e., revenue sharing financial operations, contract administration, information technology, team travel, equipment inventory, etc.).
7. Monitor all sport and support unit budgets; meet routinely with budget managers; maintain accurate financial records; ensure timely submission of required documents; run reports as needed; manage reconciliation of business card transactions; etc.
8. Develop and implement departmental business policies and procedures in accordance with applicable university, Conference, NCAA, and related policies; ensure timely and compliant invoicing, payment, contract administration, and related business functions.
9. Collaborate with the University Budget Office on preparation and submission of athletics budget materials during the annual budget process and ongoing financial matters.
10. Prepare and submit routine and annual reporting requirements (e.g., NCAA Financial Report, EADA Report, Clery Act, etc.) to the University, Conference, NCAA, and other governing entities.
11. Prepare and deliver budget and financial presentations to University and athletics staff and other internal and external stakeholders, as requested.
12. Liaison to University committees and working groups related to business operations and related areas.
13. Deliver exceptional customer assistance to athletics staff and student-athletes, campus and community constituents, and external clients and partners.
14. Adhere to all NCAA, Conference, and University policies, rules, regulations, and operational procedures.
15. Represent the University with professionalism, dignity, integrity, and ethical conduct.

Perform other related duties, as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.

The position is based at GW’s Foggy Bottom Campus in Washington, DC, but may require travel for games and events.

Minimum Qualifications:

Qualified candidates will hold a Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization plus 10 years of relevant professional experience, or, a Master’s degree or higher in a relevant area of study plus 8 years of relevant professional experience. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position. Degree requirements may be substituted with an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Additional Required Licenses/Certifications/Posting Specific Minimum Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

• A master’s degree in business, accounting, finance, or related fields is desired.
• Five or more years of demonstrated success in business, accounting, finance, or related fields is a plus.
• Demonstrated experience managing personnel and leading a unit or team is preferred.
• Commitment to GW’s values.
• Commitment to integrity and compliance with applicable rules and policies.
• Commitment to the academic success, personal development, and overall well-being of student-athletes.
• Knowledge and experience with industry best practices in financial management and reporting is a plus.
• Excellent organizational, management, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Thoughtful and strategic approach to decision-making.
• Pragmatic, common-sense understanding of how to get things done.
• Personally accountable and highly responsive to teammates.
• Direct communicator comfortable expressing candid opinions in a respectful and collaborative manner with organizational success in mind.
• Adaptable to the evolving landscape of collegiate athletics and embraces change in support of organizational mission and goals.
• Experience in intercollegiate athletics (campus, conference, or national levels) or higher education is desired.
• Experience in Division I collegiate athletics preferred.

Hiring Range

$107,149.62 - $186,368.11

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Healthcare Benefits

GW offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, life & disability insurance, time off & leave, retirement savings, tuition, well-being and various voluntary benefits. For program details and eligibility, please visit https://hr.gwu.edu/benefits-programs.

II. JOB DETAILS

| Campus Location: | Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C. | | College/School/Department: | Athletics and Recreation | | Family | Athletics | | Sub-Family | Athletics Administration | | Stream | Management | | Level | Level 4 | | Full-Time/Part-Time: | Full-Time | | Hours Per Week: | 40+ | | Work Schedule: | 8 A.M. - 5 P.M. Monday - Friday and occasional weekends | | Will this job require the employee to work on site? | Yes | | Employee Onsite Status | On-campus (in person) | | Telework: | No | | Required Background Check: | Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search | | Special Instructions to Applicants: |
Employer will not sponsor for employment Visa status | | Internal Applicants Only? | No | | Posting Number: | S014524 | | Job Open Date: | 10/15/2026 | | Job Close Date: | | | If temporary, grant funded, Sponsored Project funded or limited term appointment, position funded until: | | | Background Screening | Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire. | | EEO Statement: |

The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

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Posting Specific Questions

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1. * Are you currently employed with The George Washington University?

   • No
   • Yes

2. * For current GW employees, have you completed your Introductory Employment Period (IEP)?  (As a reminder, employees in their IEP are not eligible to apply for other internal university staff and research positions until the IEP is complete.)

   • Yes, IEP complete
   • No, still in IEP
   • N/a - not a current GW employee

3. * What is your salary range expectation?

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