Financial Analyst (Athletics)

Financial Analyst (Athletics)

Posting Number

req20767

Department

Administration and Athletics

Department Website Link

arizonawildcats.com

Location

Main Campus

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Financial Analyst (Athletics)

Posting Number

req20767

Department

Administration and Athletics

Department Website Link

arizonawildcats.com

Location

Main Campus

Address

1 National Championship Drive, Tucson, AZ 85721 USA

Position Highlights

The Athletics Department is dedicated to excellence in collegiate sports, building a modern model of intercollegiate athletics fostering a culture of integrity, innovation, and student-athlete success.

The individual will be responsible for conducting ad hoc budget analysis for specific units in the Athletic Department for decision- making purposes. They will oversee all bids and proposals (RFPs) for contract agreements and work with university Purchasing department to ensure accuracy and efficiency. The individual will also assist with updating athletic department guidelines, and lead training efforts for each sport and support unit. They will be expected to identify, review, and make recommendations for process improvements and ways to streamline operation. The individual must be highly organized and detailed-oriented, demonstrate an ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment, and possess excellent customer service skills.

This position requires the ability work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends, and travel as needed.

Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Duties & Responsibilities

Prepares and analyzes statistical and financial reports, financial statements and supporting documentation for select units in the Athletic Department.

Oversee and prepare correspondence and reports, identifying issues and presenting recommendations to management on a variety of budgetary, administrative, and fiscal funding issues; review correspondence prepared by other Analysts and staff.

Develop recommendations on the allocation of resources based on analyses; make recommendations for more effective and efficient processes.

Prepares, develops and monitors department and unit budgets. Develop performance indicators to monitor and support program initiatives,

Monitor project specific needs and operational development based on recomendations for positive fiscal growth; determine whether performance is acceptable and identify opportunities for improvement; ensure all data is reliable, accurate, and relevant.

Designs, develops, andconducts special studies in budgeting andcost studies.

Develop and present objective analyses, observations, findings, conclusions, and recommendations to supervisors and departmental leadership via written reports or oral presentations

Serves as liaison with other functional areas and departments.

Analyze the financial impacts of business decisions and develop fiscal impact statements.

Oversee, organize, coordinate training programs working with units within department to achieve goals and objects in financial planning.

Supervise, plan, organize, and evaluate the work of assigned employees; provide guidance, and review the work of other Analysts and staff.

Additional duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Basic knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations

Extremely organized, self-starter, intrinsically motivated

Strong interpersonal, organizational, and leadership skills

Strong ability to communicate effectively through both oral and written channels

Ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively with Athletic Department staff, administrators, and external partners

Strong problem-solving abilities

Ability to exercise sound judgement to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion

Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects with meticulous attention to detail and strict adherence to deadlines

Ability to lead and facilitate group meetings

Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial management

Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite (i.e. Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint,), Adobe Suite programs and other relevant software required)

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience required.

Five years of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working in collegiate athletic organizations.

Experience in developing, managing, and adhering to budgets.

FLSA

Exempt

Full Time/Part Time

Full Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week

40 + nights and weekends

Job FTE

1.0

Work Calendar

Fiscal

Job Category

Finance

Benefits Eligible

Yes - Full Benefits

Rate of Pay

$65,687 - $85,393

Compensation Type

salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)

Grade

9

Compensation Guidance

The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.

The Grade Range Minimum, Midpoint, and Maximum Fields listed below represent a full range of career compensation growth over time in this position and grade. Each unit typically sets starting pay between minimum and midpoint upon hire. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review our Applicant Compensation Guide and our Total Rewards Calculator .

Grade Range Minimum

$65687

Grade Range Midpoint

$85393

Grade Range Maximum

$105099

Career Stream and Level

PC3

Job Family

Budget & Financial Analysis

Job Function

Finance

Type of criminal background check required:

Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)

Number of Vacancies

1

Target Hire Date

Expected End Date

Contact Information for Candidates

William Wheeler

Senior Associate Athletic Director, CFO

wwheeler@arizona.edu

520-621-2043

Open Date

1/16/2025

Open Until Filled

Yes

Documents Needed to Apply

Resume, Cover Letter, and One Additional Document

Special Instructions to Applicant

Please submit Resume, Cover Letter, and the answers to the following questions as the Additional Document. Thank You.

1. Describe your knowledge and understanding of NCAA and Big-12 rules and regulations, as they pertain to recruitment and regulations?

2. Please list below any experience you have had since 2015 with high school or college student-athletes. This includes working or volunteering in any capacity with a high school, AAU, sports club, junior college or 4-year institution student-athlete, athletics team or department.

3. Applicants for this position are subject to the following NCAA Bylaws 11.4.2, 11.4.2.1, 11.4.2.2, 11.4.3, 11.4.3.1, 11.4.3.2, 11.4.4, 11.4.4.1, and 11.4.4.2. You may be asked about these Bylaws in an interview, and you may be asked to sign a future affirmation confirming the same prior to or upon your employment by The University of Arizona, if you are selected for employment. Do you understand that by submitting your application for employment you are affirming that you have read these Bylaws, and that such Bylaws would not preclude your employment by The University of Arizona?

4. Are you the parent, coach, relative or guardian of a prospective student-athlete (i.e., student in 9-12 grade or 7–12 grade for men’s basketball or junior college student) in the sport of men’s basketball, women’s basketball or football or have any other type of association with any prospective student-athlete in the sports of men’s basketball, women’s basketball or football? If yes, please explain.

5. Is your potential employment within the athletic department conditioned upon the enrollment of any prospective student-athlete (i.e., student in 9-12 grade, 7–12 grade for men’s basketball or junior college) in the sport of men’s basketball, women’s basketball or football? If Yes, please explain.

6. Do you understand that failure to disclose any information related to your affiliation with a prospective student-athlete (student in 9-12 grade, 7-12 grade for men’s basketball or junior college) in the sports of football, men’s basketball or women’s basketball might render your application ineligible for consideration?

Diversity Statement

At the University of Arizona, we value our inclusive climate because we know that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and creating an inclusive academic community. As a Hispanic-serving institution, we translate these values into action by seeking individuals who have experience and expertise working with diverse students, colleagues, and constituencies. Because we seek a workforce with a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. As an Employer of National Service, we also welcome alumni of AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service programs and others who will help us advance our Inclusive Excellence initiative aimed at creating a university that values student, staff and faculty engagement in addressing issues of diversity and inclusiveness.

Notice of Availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), each year the University of Arizona releases an Annual Security Report (ASR) for each of the University’s campuses. These reports disclose information including Clery crime statistics for the previous three calendar years and policies, procedures, and programs the University uses to keep students and employees safe, including how to report crimes or other emergencies and resources for crime victims. As a campus with residential housing facilities, the Main Campus ASR also includes a combined Annual Fire Safety report with information on fire statistics and fire safety systems, policies, and procedures.

Paper copies of the Reports can be obtained by contacting the University Compliance Office at cleryact@arizona.edu.

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