Director, Athletics Strategy and Finance

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Position Title:

Director, Athletics Strategy and Finance

Position Type:

Staff

Location:

Villanova, PA

Recruitment Type:

Internal/External Applicants

Work Schedule:

full-time/12-months

Avg Hours Week

Department:

727-Athl - Administration

Position Summary:

The Director, Athletics Strategy and Finance is responsible for performing several business functions including processing, reporting, and analyzing financial data; identifying business process improvements and efficiencies

All duties must be carried out in compliance with University, Conference and

NCAA

regulations.

Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian order. Diversity and inclusion have been and will continue to be an integral component of Villanova University’s mission. The University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and seeks candidates who understand, respect and can contribute to the University’s mission and values.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Assists in preparation and management of the overall intercollegiate financial operating plan including monthly and quarterly reconciliation of revenues and expenses at the individual sport level as well as departmental level.

Develops, updates and maintains departmental business operations and budget policies and procedures manual. Assists the Director of Athletics and senior associate director of athletics with financial strategies, strategic planning, and other key internal operations initiatives.

Support Director of Athletics and senior associate director of athletics with overall strategic initiatives, including revenue opportunities, legislation and

NCAA

reform strategy (example: Name, Image and Likeness) and resource allocation.

Approves, verifies and provides oversight on the processing of all financial transactions for the Athletics Department including the review of revenues, disbursements, reconciliations and other financial analyses. Serving as primary point of contact on Budget/Finance team for designation of incoming revenues/gifts for future costs (i.e., designating incoming fundraising dollars for future initiatives such as a capital project or foreign tour).

Serve as the internal liaison with campus budget & controller, and procurement card and audit departments for all athletics’ business operations

Coordinate all of the department’s university purchasing cards and expense reports and the processes involved with reporting and management in regards to processing and reconciliations.

Maintain confidential records and files essential to office operations

Provides leadership and supervision for game day events and special projects as assigned

Evaluate best practices and maximize system functionality to support analysis

Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics or Senior Associate Director of Athletics

Minimum Qualifications:

Formal Education:

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance or related field or related experience.

Specific Job Knowledge:

General knowledge of accounting practices and principles.

Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Access), Banner System, Concur, and Bank of America Works system is preferred.

Minimum Work Experience:

5 years in intercollegiate athletics department or accounting/finance.

Work Skills:

Must have the ability to remain organized and multitask to work in a fast-paced office environment.

Equipment Knowledge:

General office equipment

Preferred Qualifications:

General knowledge of

NCAA

bylaws, legislation and regulations preferred.

Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours:

Working Conditions:

Professional office environment.

Occasional night and/or weekend hours, as needed.

Special Message to Applicants:

Posting Date:

03/06/2024

Closing Date (11:59pm ET):

Salary Posting Information:

Commensurate with experience.

Salary Band:

I

Job Classification:

exempt

References Needed

References Needed

| Minimum Number of References Needed | 3 | | Maximum Number of References Needed | 5 |

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * How did you first hear of this employment opportunity?

   • Indeed.com
   • Higheredjobs.com
   • LinkedIn
   • Glassdoor
   • Chronicle Vitae
   • Academic Keys
   • PA CareerLink/JobGateway
   • Professional Affiliation/Trade Website
   • Diversity Association/Publication Website
   • Advertisement in Academic or Professional Publication
   • Referred by a current employee
   • Referred by a friend, family member, or former employee
   • Heard about it at a conference or career fair
   • Browsing the Villanova website
   • Cabrini University employee
   • Other

2. * If your answer to the above question is "Other", please specify the source below. If this question does not apply to you, enter N/A.

(Open Ended Question)

1. * An individual associated with a prospective student-athlete is defined as: • Any person who maintains or directs others to maintain contact with a prospective student-athlete, the prospective student-athlete’s parents or legal guardians, or the prospective student-athlete’s coach; and • Such contact is directly/indirectly related to the prospective student-athlete’s athletics skills/abilities or for recruitment/enrollment at VU. Examples of individuals associated with a prospect could be any of, but not limited to, the following: • Parents/Legal Guardians • Coaches (high school, college, club) • Personal/Skills Trainers • Relatives • Strength Coach • Advisors Consistent with the above definition for what constitutes associated, are you associated with any: • Basketball (men’s or women’s) prospective student-athletes (grades 9-12) or their parents, relatives or coaches? Y N

   • Yes
   • No

2. * An individual associated with a prospective student-athlete is defined as: • Any person who maintains or directs others to maintain contact with a prospective student-athlete, the prospective student-athlete’s parents or legal guardians, or the prospective student-athlete’s coach; and • Such contact is directly/indirectly related to the prospective student-athlete’s athletics skills/abilities or for recruitment/enrollment at VU. Examples of individuals associated with a prospect could be any of, but not limited to, the following: • Parents/Legal Guardians • Coaches (high school, college, club) • Personal/Skills Trainers • Relatives • Strength Coach • Advisors Consistent with the above definition for what constitutes associated, are you associated with any: • Current VU basketball (men’s or women’s) student-athletes? Y N

   • Yes
   • No

Documents needed to complete your application:

Required Documents 1. Cover Letter / Letter of Interest 2. Resume / Curriculum Vitae Optional Documents 1. Other Document

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