Job Title

Assistant Director - Athletic Business Operations

Department

Business Office

Job Title

Assistant Director - Athletic Business Operations

Department

Business Office

Salary

$63,668 - $80,116; commensurate with experience

Job Summary/Basic Function

Reporting to the Associate Athletic Director of Business Operations (AAD), primarily responsible for the accurate accounting of the Athletic Department's financial and fiscal operational activities. This position will coordinate and manage financial processes of the Athletic Department and Ticket Office; supervise, review, and approve staff prepared reconciliations, reports and journal entries; review transactions ensuring accurate reporting for NCAA, MTSU and Conference USA; oversee Athletic Procurement Card processes, prepare budget analysis and projections; monitor and reconcile multiple fund and operational accounts; responsible for employment contract data base and processes for extra compensation payments ; supervise Athletic Business Analyst and serve as liaison between Athletics, Ticket Office, and the MTSU Foundation regarding donations; Onboard new athletic staff as it relates to financial processes; Responsible for in-depth and ongoing training of (7) office coordinators; Prepare quarterly/annual President’s report; prepare year-end financial reports, notes, schedules as assigned for NCAA audit; responsible for Freedom of Information Requests; research questions and provide information to athletic staff, other campus departments, and internal and external auditors as necessary; Responsible for maintaining financial Records Retention; perform other related duties as assigned. Work home football games and other occasional night or weekend work required.

Required Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or relevant area with previous accounting experience.

Required Related Experience

Five (5) years full time, progressively responsible experience in Accounting or related area that includes three (3) of the five (5) years’ experience in a supervisory capacity. Preference will be given to business operations experience within an intercollegiate athletic department or higher education Business Office.

Desirable Related Experience

Five (5) years progressively responsible business operations experience within an intercollegiate athletics department preferred. Prior Higher Education experience preferred. Master's degree in Accounting.

Desirable License/Registration/Certification

CPA license

Documents Needed to Apply

Cover Letter & Resume Required

MTSU offers a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to the following:

Sick Leave

Vacation Leave for Administrative/Classified Staff/12-month Faculty

13 paid University holidays

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

Retirement plans

Optional 401K and 403B Deferred Compensation Plans

Educational benefits for the employee and their spouse and dependents

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MTSU is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer that values diversity in all its forms. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

Proof of U.S. citizenship or eligibility for U.S. employment is required before employment (Immigration Control Act of 1986). Clery Act crime statistics for MTSU are available at https://www.mtsu.edu/police/docs/2023... or by contacting MTSU Public Safety at (615) 898-2424.

MTSU is a Tobacco & Drug-Free campus.

This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you will be required to provide information about your criminal history to be considered.

For individuals requiring reasonable accommodation to apply: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position with MTSU, please call 615-898-2929 or email emp@mtsu.edu.

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Application Review Date: March 27, 2024