Senior Associate/Associate Athletics Director for Business and Administrative Services, Chief Financial & Administrative Officer

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Applications will be accepted until midnight (Eastern Time Zone) on the ‘Posting End Date’ shown below.

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Job Title

Senior Associate/Associate Athletics Director for Business and Administrative Services, Chief Financial & Administrative Officer

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Public: Open to the public

Special Instructions to Applicants

This posting is being re-posted for an extended recruitment period. If you have already applied via this posting, your application is still being considered and you do not need to apply again.

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Posting Details

Applications will be accepted until midnight (Eastern Time Zone) on the ‘Posting End Date’ shown below.

Position Information

Job Title

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Senior Associate/Associate Athletics Director for Business and Administrative Services, Chief Financial & Administrative Officer

Applications Accepted From

Public: Open to the public

Special Instructions to Applicants

This posting is being re-posted for an extended recruitment period. If you have already applied via this posting, your application is still being considered and you do not need to apply again.

Please complete the online application and attach a detailed cover letter, current CV/resume, a list of professional references with current contact details (including email addresses) at https://www.ohiouniversityjob... .

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until a qualified candidate has been selected. The position will remain open until filled. For full consideration, please apply by December 6, 2024.

If you move forward in the application process, you may be considered for either the title of Senior Associate Athletics Director for Business and Administrative Services, Chief Financial & Administrative Officer or Associate Athletics Director for Business and Administrative Services, Chief Financial & Administrative Officer depending on your experience.

Ohio Athletics recognizes that diversity is vital to the strength and success of the department and is committed to the recruitment and retention of a talented and diverse staff and student-athlete population.

This position is eligible for the following benefits:

medical, vision, dental, basic and supplemental life, winter break closure, paid holidays, educational benefits for you and eligible dependents, sick leave, vacation, and retirement.

Posting Number

20166495S

Job Description

OHIO

Athletics is a dynamic team of student-athletes, coaches and administrators with a vision to demonstrate unprecedented excellence in athletics, academics and student-athlete development. Our championship culture provides a foundation for our students to grow as a person, student and athlete.

The primary purpose of this position is to provide strategic oversight, implementation, and management of the Department of Athletics financial functions, procedures, and policies. This position provides financial and administrative oversight of the business operations, human resources and administrative services units. This position is expected to maintain a focus on continual process improvements to ensure operational efficiencies and sound financial practices. The position serves as a member of the department’s senior executive team and maintains collaborative decision-making authority regarding the organization’s financial health. The

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serves as a financial liaison to the University and conducts strategic financial analysis and advises the Director of Athletics about the financial implications of operational, capital, and other strategies for budgets totaling around $35M per annum.

Primary Accountabilities:

1. Responsible for directing strategic matters as they relate to budget management and control. Create financial models to perform budget forecasting and complex financial analysis necessary for departmental decisions and strategic planning, including a variety of external revenue sources, both unrestricted and restricted, such as

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and Mid-American Conference distributions, sponsorships, licensing, game guarantees, ticket sales and other event-related revenues, merchandise and concession commissions, gift contributions, etc. Advises the Director of Athletics in strategic financial decisions for an annual budget of approximately $35 million.

Oversees performance of all financial responsibilities for Ohio Athletics’ administration and sport programs, including developing, maintaining, analyzing, and ensuring accountability of budgets, financial planning and projections. Responsible for reporting forecasted results to the University Budget Office and collaborates with the Budget Office in preparation of financial forecasts for the University’s Board of Trustees. Supervises the administration of spending and expenditures for administrative and sport program units.

Represents the department at University-wide

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and other financial related meetings scheduled by senior leaders as directed by the Director of Athletics. Serves as primary contact for all financial audits.

Collaborates with and advise Athletics executive staff on all capital construction projects, with particular focus on identifying and directing resource allocations and project budget tracking. Ensures resources are allocated appropriately to address upkeep of equipment and facilities.

Contributes to the development of financial presentations to the Board of Trustees, Ohio University Foundation, Ohio Bobcat Club, the Ohio University Intercollegiate Athletics Committee and other groups (as requested).

Maintains and coordinates accurate and timely financial reporting, including

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and

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financial reports.

Administers internal control systems to ensure the integrity and accuracy of financial processes and records and safeguard financial assets of the department. Manages and sets financial policies and procedures. Ensures compliance with institutional control by following all University,

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, Conference, and Federal regulations, and embracing the highest standard of integrity and ethical behavior. Works proactively to mitigate internal and external audit risks.

Actively participates as a member of the Athletics Director’s Cabinet and represents the athletics department on committees throughout campus and with external agencies, such as the Mid-American Conference.

1. Supervision of the Human Resources operations and staff personnel functions for the department. Develops policies, programs, and processes. Collaborates with University Human Resources regarding personnel practices and guidelines. Provides guidance to the department’s leadership concerning hiring, employment agreements, onboarding and termination of employees.

2. Supervision of staff members in the Business Operations and Administrative Services areas with an emphasis on goal setting, delegating assignments, monitoring performance, and raising awareness and knowledge of financial management, human resources, and compliance matters. Coordination of training for onboarding of new employees and ensuring changes to University policies and procedures are timely communicated to staff.

Minimum Qualifications

Master’s degree or

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Minimum of six (6) years of experience in budgeting, finance and administration or related field

Minimum of six (6) years of management experience

*Equivalent combination of experience/education may be substituted

Preferred Qualifications

Division I collegiate athletics experience

Department

ICA Business Administration

Pay Rate

Commensurate with education and experience.

Employees also enjoy a generous benefits package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, short term disability, life insurance, retirement benefits, educational benefits for themselves and qualified dependents, domestic partner benefits, parental leave, adoption benefits, paid time off, and access to professional development programs. More detailed plan information can be found at: https://www.ohio.edu/hr/benefits.

Job Open Date

11/12/2024

Posting Close Date

12/06/2024

Job Category

Administrative at-will appointment

Months

12 month

Planning Unit

Intercollegiate Athletics

Work Schedule

Campus

Athens

Expected hours worked per week

40+ hours per week

Expected duration of assignment

on-going

Applicants may contact this person if they have questions about this position.

Trina Jones, hillt@ohio.edu

Non-Discrimination Statement

Ohio University is proud of its rich history, diverse campuses, international communities, and beautiful Appalachian settings. As part of our ongoing efforts to provide and support a transformative learning experience, we affirm our commitment to fostering a welcoming, respectful, diverse, and inclusive workforce and community. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ethnicity, national ancestry, sex, pregnancy, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, status as a parent or foster parent, military service or veteran status, mental or physical disability, or genetic information. Ohio University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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| Employment Type | full-time regular | | Job Family/Subfamily | Administrative Management - Administrative Support | | Career Track & Level | M 3 | | Pay Grade | CA&P|20| |

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents 1. Resume/Curriculum Vitae 2. Cover Letter 3. References

Optional Documents

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. Please indicate the highest degree you have earned.

   • No degree
   • Associate's degree
   • Bachelor's degree
   • Bachelor's degree with some graduate work
   • Master's degree
   • Ph.D. or other terminal degree

2. Please indicate your level of experience related to fiscal management. This experience can be any combination of budgeting, finance and administration or related field

   • No related experience
   • Up to six years of experience
   • At least six years but less than eight years
   • At least eight years but less than ten years
   • Ten or more years of experience

3. Please indicate your level of experience in a Division I intercollegiate athletics program.

   • no related experience
   • less than 2 years
   • At least 2 years, but less than 4 years
   • At least 4 years, but less than 6 years
   • At least 6 years, but less than 10 years
   • 10 years plus

4. Please indicate how you learned about this posting.

   • www.ohiouniversityjobs.com
   • www.higheredjobs.com
   • www.ohiomeansjobs.com
   • Ohio University employee
   • OHIO Jobs Line (phone)
   • Twitter
   • Search Firm
   • Professional association
   • OTHER, please indicate:

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