Citadel Military College Of South Carolina Charleston , SC 29402
Posted 4 weeks ago
Associate Athletic Director of Budget and Finance
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Work type: Full Time Permanent - Staff
Location: Charleston
Categories: Finance and Business, Athletics
Salary: $75,000 - $85,000
Payscale: Unclassified
The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina is accepting applications for an Associate Athletic Director of Budget and Finance. This position will provide administrative and analytical support to the athletic director regarding strategic opportunities and resource development and will develop and implement budget and finance policies that help to ensure fiscal responsibility and optimize fiscal position across the department.
Job Responsibilities:
The Citadel, the Military College of South Carolina, invites applications for an Associate Athletic Director for Budget and Finance. The position reports to The Citadel's Athletic Director and works closely with the Vice President for Finance and Business. This position will be responsible for oversight of the multi-million dollar athletic department operating and facilities budget. Will be required to formulate the annual athletic budget by working with the athletic director, coaches, athletic department heads and the college's central administrative units (including but not limited to the college's budget office, division of financial services, institutional research, and office of financial aid) to prepare realistic income and expense budget estimates. Responsible for overseeing execution of the annual athletic budget through supervision of the athletic business manager and overseeing all athletics accounts payable and receivable.
Other responsibilities include the management of contracts; working with the senior associate athletic director supervising the head equipment manager to coordinate/negotiate the department-wide apparel contract and provide oversight of all apparel/equipment budgets; act as the liaison to the college's procurement services division, payroll, and the treasurer to approve payroll, requisitions, travel vouchers, and internal payment requests; ensure deposits are made to appropriate income accounts.
This position provides oversight of all athletic budgets through:
1.Preparation of budget execution reports
2.Communication directly and regularly with the athletic director, coaches, athletic department heads, and the college's central administrative units and providing appropriate analysis to these stakeholders
3.Providing advice and technical assistance to the athletic director, coaches, and athletics department heads regarding compliance with budgetary best practices
4.Establishing financial policies for the department in accordance with college/state policies and procedures and other administrative best practices
5.Providing administrative and analytical support to the athletic director regarding strategic opportunities and resource development
6.Developing and implementing budget and finance policies that help to ensure fiscal responsibility and optimize fiscal position across the department
7.Coordinating with respective associate athletics directors and coaches regarding team travel
8.Oversight of football team travel by working with the head coaches and the director of sports medicine to plan and execute travel for football in accordance with the budget.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration or related field
3-5 years of professional experience in a budgeting, accounting or finance environment
Competency with Microsoft Office products including Excel, Word, SharePoint, and Power Point
Excellent communication skills and can-do attitude
Ability to lead and collaborate well with other departments
Ability to work towards institutional goals and deliver advice/solutions through diplomatic action and teamwork
Self-starting, proactive problem solver
Experience managing multiple, high profile/high impact projects in a demanding work environment
Experience delivering timely, high-profile work products to senior leadership
Preferred Qualifications:
Master's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or another related field
Progressive combined education/experience in public budgeting, finance, policy, higher education, and/or evaluation/policy research and analysis
Proficiency with report writing software and Banner systems
Benefits of Working at The Citadel
Extensive Health Plans
Great Retirement Options
Tuition Waiver Program
Tuition Exchange for Dependents
Paid Parental Leave
Employee Discounts
Isle of Palms Beach Club
Swain Family Boat Center
Community Service Opportunities
Mentor/Mentee Program
Read more about our benefits, on our HR website
About The Citadel College
The Citadel, also known as the Military College of South Carolina, is a public senior military college located in Charleston, South Carolina. Founded in 1842, The Citadel has a rich history and educational reputation. With our current location on the banks of the Ashley River in downtown Charleston, you are close to great restaurants, shopping and much more. Ranked #1 Public College in the South (U.S. News & World Report, 2022) for schools with up to a master's degree, the opportunities are endless.
There are about 2,300 undergraduate students who make up the South Carolina Corps of Cadets. Out of the Corps of Cadets, 1 out of 3 graduates earn a military commission. Students can choose from 31 Majors, 57 Minors, pre-health professions, and pre-law (a concentration in political science). The 11:1 student-to-faculty ratio guarantees students a quality education. Another 1,000 students attend the Graduate College, evening and online programs.
Citadel Military College Of South Carolina