Assistant Athletics Director, Business Operations

This position leads the day-to-day management and activities related to budgeting, accounts receivable / payable and human resource operations for the Department of Athletics to best serve our student-athletes, coaches and administration as well as the University of New Orleans.

Position Responsibilities

• Lead the Athletics Budget Oversight committee. Strategize and plan for current and future Athletics Department budgets.

• Serve as primary Human Resources contact for the department, working within University protocols to hire full-time, part-time and gameday staff. Coordinates all gameday worker payments.

• Oversee all Accounts Payable, including creating and/or reviewing travel spend authorizations and expense reports for all coaches and staff and recording appropriately.

• Direct and administer Purchasing operations, including the submission of purchase requisitions and processing of invoices.

• Prepare annual and quarterly budget reports for University and Board of Regents as well as financial reports for the NCAA.

• Manage state travel card process and Athletics CBA Account.

• Serve as WEAVE administrator for Athletics.

• Work in close collaboration with state legislative and internal auditors.

• Serve assigned duties for basketball and baseball gamedays.

• Oversee and serve as liaison with University Business Affairs, Accounts Payable, Purchasing, Payroll and Human Resources.

• Additional duties may be assigned by the Vice President, Athletics and/or Deputy Athletics Director as desired.

• Remain in compliance with UNO Athletics, Southland Conference and NCAA rules and regulations.

• Observe and adhere to University of New Orleans, University of Louisiana System, State of Louisiana, Southland Conference, and NCAA policies and procedures.

• Promote the advancement of the University's vision and support the University's mission through the process of promoting and publicizing the institution's 14 Division I Athletics programs.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.

• Minimum 2-4 years professional experience inside an NCAA Intercollegiate Athletics Department in a business / operations / ticketing position or 3-5 years professional experience in a business / finance / accounting field.

• Proficient with Microsoft Excel.

• Strong interpersonal communication skills.

• Ability to work flexible hours including nights and weekends as needed.

Desired Qualifications

• Master's degree.

• Three to five years professional experience in an NCAA Division I Department of Intercollegiate Athletics.

• Demonstrated experience with budget forecasting and budget management.

Salary

Competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Excellent Employee Benefits Package

We offer an outstanding work/life balance. Our employees enjoy 14 holidays per year and two weeks off around Christmas. We offer generous vacation and sick leave; affordable health, dental, and vision insurances; retirement plans; and more.

The University of New Orleans is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

The University of New Orleans participates in Louisiana's State As a Model Employer plan and invites qualified individuals with disabilities to apply.