at University of Illinois at Chicago in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Senior Associate Athletic Director Finance & Administration-Intercollegiate Athletics
Senior Associate Athletic Director Finance & Administration-Intercollegiate Athletics
Hiring Department: Intercollegiate Athletics
Location: Chicago, IL USA
Requisition ID: 1026327
Posting Close Date:7/22/2024
About the University of Illinois Chicago
UIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent "Best Colleges" rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has over 300,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.
Description:
Position Summary
The position has direct oversight of multiple athletics units, including: facilities, operations and capital projects, information technology, sports equipment and apparel operations, and team travel operations.
The Senior Associate Athletic Director reports to the Director of Athletics, serves as a member of the Athletics Executive Cabinet engaged in strategic planning and resource allocation, and as a sport administrator for designated sports programs.
Duties & Responsibilities
1. Leadership of the athletics business office, its daily operations, and related personnel.
2. Serve as a trusted senior advisor to Director of Athletics and the Athletics Executive Cabinet regarding the financial operations of the department and other areas of oversight.
3. Oversight for the following athletics units: (a) Facilities, Operations and Capital Projects; (b) Information Technology; (c) Sports Equipment and Apparel; (d) Team Travel Operations; and other units and areas as assigned.
4. Serve as a sport administrator for assigned sports programs; supervise and partner with head coaches to help advance towards achievement of team and departmental goals; support academic, competitive, and personal development goals of student-athletes.
5. Oversight for athletics operating, scholarship, and capital debt budgets, including annual financial planning and routine account monitoring.
6. Monitor all sport and support unit budgets; meet routinely with budget managers; maintain accurate financial records; ensure timely submission of required documents; run reports as needed; manage reconciliation of PCard and TCard transactions; etc.
7. Management of all department contractual agreements, including athletic contests, facility rentals, contractors, etc.
8. Develop and implement departmental business policies and procedures in accordance with applicable university, system, Conference, NCAA and related policies; ensure timely and compliant invoicing, payment, contract administration, and related business functions.
9. Collaborate with University Budget Office on preparation and submission of athletics budget materials during annual budget process and ongoing financial matters.
10. Prepare and submit routine and annual reporting requirements (e.g. NCAA Financial Report, EADA Report, Clery Act, FOIA, etc.) to the University, University of Illinois System, State, Conference, NCAA and other governing entities.
11. Prepare and deliver budget and financial presentations to University and athletics staff and other internal and external stakeholders, as requested.
12. Liaison to UI System, University, Conference and other committees and working groups related to business operations and related areas (OBFS, Purchasing, etc).
13. Deliver exceptional customer assistance to athletics staff and... For full info follow application link.
The University of Illinois may conduct background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer. Background checks will be performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
The University of Illinois Chicago is an affirmative action, equal opportunity
institution/employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or disability status, height, weight, or marital status in employment or the provision of services.
