Athletics Budget Administrator

Position Details

Position Information

Position Title

Athletics Budget Administrator

FLSA Classification

EX

Reports to

Director of Athletics and Recreation

Salary Range

Position Details

Position Information

Position Title

Athletics Budget Administrator

FLSA Classification

EX

Reports to

Director of Athletics and Recreation

Salary Range

G

Weeks Per Year

52

Work Week

40 hours (minimum)

Position Summary

Assumes responsibility for actively engaging and supporting the planning and budgeting operations of the University’s Athletics program in an effort to ensure prudent fiscal oversight as well as effective and efficient business operations. Handles highly sensitive information with confidentiality and tact. Performs all duties in full support of the University’s mission, goals of the NCAA and respective Athletics conferences. Understands that the positive and effective execution of these duties are instrumental to the quality of the student-athlete experience. 

Hiring Range

Starting salary is budgeted between $45,868 and $57,336, depending upon experience

Key Responsibilities

| Key Responsibilities |
- Assists in implementing short and long-range financial planning initiatives for complex financial, business and administrative services and systems utilized within the department in collaboration with the Athletic Director. Assists with developing, implementing and maintaining cost-effective operational approaches to the Athletics budget management. - Prepares statistical and financial reports to be used in the decision making process for consideration by the Athletics Director or their designee. Reviews budgetary projections against actual operating results, identifying potential discrepancies for follow by the Athletic Director or designee. - Serves as the centralized point for operational expenditures, grants and/or personnel transactions within the department. Maintains budgets, including restricted funds, for the Department of Athletics. Under the supervision of the Athletics Director, appropriates money for anticipated and unanticipated goods and services purchased for necessary Department items, initiating and/or approving budget transfers and purchase orders as necessary and/or appropriate. - Collaborates effectively and efficiently with other areas of campus in submitting external grant proposals. Compiles pertinent information in the grant proposal and submittal process. In collaboration with principal investigators (PI’s) and/or pertinent stakeholders, develops and maintains supporting documentation for internal and external grants and contracts. - Analyzes, monitors and oversees the use of financial, business, fund accounting and administrative services systems across the department. Implements system upgrades and recommends new systems as necessary and/or appropriate. Enforces University, collegiate, NCAA and financial controls, policies and procedures to ensure the integrity of these systems in compliance with established data integrity standards. Actively supports the analysis, recommendation and implementation of business process improvement efforts to ensure the proper use of technology and improve operational effectiveness as necessary and/or appropriate. - Establishes, cultivates and maintains effective working relationships with various internal constituents including, but not limited to, the Provost’s Office, Financial Accounting Services, the Budget Office, Payroll and the Office of Sponsored Programs regarding collegiate financial and budgetary planning and implementation efforts. Must be knowledgeable of and comply with NCAA regulations. - Performs other related duties as assigned.

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Posting Detail Information

| Posting Number | PS1188P | | Working Conditions |
Normal office situation. Requires travel, including overnight stays | | Education |
Bachelor’s Degree preferred. Years of experience may be counted in lieu of the degree requirement. | | Physical Effort |
Typically sitting at a desk or table. Light lifting or carrying, 25 lbs or less. | | Special Skills |
The ability to work effectively with diverse groups. | | Desired Start Date | 07/01/2026 | | Position End Date (if temporary) | | | Close Date | | | Open Until Filled | No | | Special Instructions Summary | | | Quick Link for Internal Postings | https://hartford.peopleadmin.com/post... |

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. What is the highest level of education attained?

   • GED
   • High School Diploma
   • Technical School, Certification or Apprenticeship
   • Associates Degree
   • Bachelors Degree
   • Masters Degree
   • Knowledge of a highly advanced professional discipline. (e.g., Ph.D, M.D., J.D., or equivalent doctoral degree required.)

2. How did you hear about this employment opportunity?

   • Public Job Posting
   • Internal Job Posting
   • Agency Referral
   • Advertisement/Publication
   • Personal Referral
   • Website
   • Other

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

Optional Documents 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter 3. Letter of Recommendation - Staff 4. Statement on Inclusive Excellence and Belonging

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