Senior Associate Athletic Director for Fiscal Operations

Job Summary

Grambling State University, located in North Louisiana, is seeking an experienced Associate Athletic Director for Fiscal Operations to lead the fiscal operations for its NCAA Division I Athletics Department, which competes in the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC). The department supports a proud tradition of athletic excellence, offering 15 varsity sports, including football, basketball, baseball, track and field, and more. This position presents a unique opportunity to collaborate with university leadership and contribute to the long-term growth of a storied HBCU athletic program.

As part of a close-knit community, Grambling offers a high quality of life, affordable living, and a strong sense of purpose in advancing the university’s mission of empowering historically underserved communities. In addition to a competitive salary, the university provides professional development opportunities and leadership autonomy.

The ideal candidate will possess a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, a collaborative leadership style, and the ability to manage financial challenges while driving sustainable growth in the Athletics Department. This role is ideal for professionals seeking to make a significant impact while advancing their career in collegiate athletics administration.

Job Summary

Grambling State University, located in North Louisiana, is seeking an experienced Associate Athletic Director for Fiscal Operations to lead the fiscal operations for its NCAA Division I Athletics Department, which competes in the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC). The department supports a proud tradition of athletic excellence, offering 15 varsity sports, including football, basketball, baseball, track and field, and more. This position presents a unique opportunity to collaborate with university leadership and contribute to the long-term growth of a storied HBCU athletic program.

As part of a close-knit community, Grambling offers a high quality of life, affordable living, and a strong sense of purpose in advancing the university’s mission of empowering historically underserved communities. In addition to a competitive salary, the university provides professional development opportunities and leadership autonomy.

The ideal candidate will possess a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, a collaborative leadership style, and the ability to manage financial challenges while driving sustainable growth in the Athletics Department. This role is ideal for professionals seeking to make a significant impact while advancing their career in collegiate athletics administration.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Oversees the daily financial operations for the Grambling State Athletics and maintains key and constant communication with the university’s central financial office to ensure alignment with institutional financial goals, including monthly financial reporting, the annual audit, and the development of financial policies and procedures.

• Lead in the development, planning, and implementation of the overall athletics department budget including multi-year financial planning and capital project budgeting.

• Responsible for monitoring and accurately projecting most revenue categories and operating expenses for teams and administrative units, based on input from other departments.

• Serve as the chief contact with both the university's central financial administration and the Grambling University Foundation, ensuring coordination in oversight of daily financial activity and fund monitoring.

• Responsible for the preparation of financial audits and reporting for the athletics department including but not limited to the NCAA Financial Report, associated audit, and the Equity in Athletic Disclosure Act (EADA) financial report.

• Responsible for contract research and negotiations for the athletic department vendor contracts.

• Assist the Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics with communication with the university’s financial leadership and the Grambling University Foundation Board.

• Primarily responsible for developing Grambling State Athletics financial policies.

• Assist the Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics with oversight of the daily operations and long-term goal setting for the Finance Office.

• Responsible for ensuring the successful financial performance of Grambling State Athletics.

• Serves as the representative of the Athletics Department at various conferences and meetings, including those involving the university and foundation committees.

• Supervises athletic finance office staff members.

• Represents Grambling State's mission, vision, and values.

• Serves as an exemplar of personal/professional integrity.

• Other special projects and duties as assigned by the Vice President of Intercollegiate Athletics

Qualifications

Minimum:

• Bachelor’ degree in Accounting, Sports Administration, Finance, Business or related field.
• Five or more years of experience as an administrative, which includes four (4) years of supervisory experience within a collegiate athletics program or any equivalent combination of education and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.
• Effective written/oral communication.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Sound judgment and maturity.
• Ability to work nights and weekends.

• Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations. Preferred:

• Master’s Degree

• Previous experience in intercollegiate athletics.

Supplemental Information

Applications without the following will not be considered complete.

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Transcript(s) if applicable
• Curriculum Vitae if applicable Review of applications will begin November 12th, 2024 and continue until position is filled.
  

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