Director of Business Operations

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WELCOME TO CLEMSON!

Clemson is calling...are you ready to answer the call?

One of the most productive public research universities in the nation, Clemson University attracts and powerfully unites students, faculty and staff whose greatest desire is to make a difference in the lives of others.

Clemson has recently been named a top 25 public college in the country by the Wall Street Journal, a top South Carolina employer by Forbes and a Military Friendly Employer for five years running. Through our research, outreach and entrepreneurial projects, Clemson University and its employees are driving economic development and improving quality of life in South Carolina and beyond.

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JOB SUMMARY:

Manages travel operations for the athletic department to ensure compliance with fiscal policies, procedures, and regulations. Coordinates financial reporting for travel including but not limited to projections, accounting, and budgeting. Complete other duties as assigned by the Assistant Athletic Director of Business Operations and/or Athletics CFO.

JOB DUTIES:

50% - Essential - Travel:
Manages athletic department travel operations including but not limited to airfare reconciliation, cash advances, official visit reconciliation, reimbursements. Responsible for the education of all department staff on travel related policies and procedures and expense management systems. Serves as the liaison with campus travel office and department travel agency.

30% - Essential - Financial:
Responsible for providing management with reporting and projections on travel related expenses to assist in identifying areas of concern. Assist in development of the athletic department's travel budget. Ensure accuracy of travel data by completing reconciliation of general ledger.

10% - Essential - Accounts Payable:
Manages payment of all travel related expense accounts including but not limited to direct bill hotels, rental cars, and bus invoices.

10% - Essential - Management:
Provide oversight of Athletic Business Office Interns including, but not limited to: scheduling, job responsibilities, recruitment, and performance management.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education -Bachelor's Degree
Work Experience - 3+ years

Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

Education - Master's Degree - Business, Finance, Accounting, or related field.
Work Experience - 4+ years in College Athletics

RESPONSIBILITIES

JOB KNOWLEDGE
Firm Job Knowledge - Firm working knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures and ability to use in varied situations

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Acts as Lead - Acts as a Lead by guiding the work of others who perform essentially the same work.

BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Monitors Budget - Does not provide input but is responsible for monitoring the departmental budget and may oversee fund allocation.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Sit (stationary position) for prolonged period
Walk or move about
Use hands or feet to operate or handle machinery, equipment, etc
Communicate, converse, give direction, express oneself

WORKING CONDITIONS:

No Work Conditions

WORK SCHEDULE:

Standard Hours: 37.5

COMPENSATION INFORMATION

Band: 06 ($ 46,655.00 - $ 65,000.00)

Salary is dependent upon several factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's previous experience, knowledge, skills and performance in accordance with Clemson's compensation guidelines.

ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL LEVEL

Normal Operations

Required to follow emergency facility closure directives, and not normally expected work on-site during emergency situations.

JOB LOCATION:

Clemson, SC

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

September 30, 2024

MILITARY AND VETERAN:

MILITARY EQUIVALENCY:
Clemson University is proud to allow educational equivalency for military technical certifications and trainings that directly relate to the job duties.

VETERAN PREFERENCE:
South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

State policy for veteran preference states that for qualifying, full-time permanent positions, a veteran applicant may receive preference if they meet the job's minimum qualifications, were discharged under honorable conditions from the military, and submit their DD-214 for confidential review by the Office of Human Resources.

To claim Veteran Preference for qualifying positions, email hrjob@clemson.edu upon submission of your application.

CLOSING STATEMENT:

Clemson University is an AA/EEO employer and does not discriminate against any person or group on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, pregnancy, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status or genetic information.

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