Assistant Athletic Director, Business Operations

The Assistant Athletic Director, Business Operations/ Financial Analyst I at the University of Delaware is a valued member within the University and Department of Athletics, Community & Campus Recreation (DACCR), upholding and embracing the departmental mission of “Achieving Excellence Together.”

Major Responsibilities:

• Manage all day-to-day financial affairs related to Intercollegiate Athletics Varsity Sports ($6M) and Outside Events ($2M).
• Approve allocations and expenditures, prepare, and interpret financial reports.
• Perform customized financial analyses, including analyses of spending activity, and cost feasibility studies to facilitate decision-making and planning.
• Develop and evaluate operating procedures that foster cost-effective administrative operations for the office.
• Formulate and enact fiscal policies and procedures.
• Process journal vouchers and cash transmittals as required.
• Approve vendor and individual payment requests.
• Approve recharge forms and journal vouchers as needed.
• Verify, resolve, and provide supporting documentation for procurement related issues.
• Interpret policies and regulations to ensure compliant transactions.
• Resolve complex procurement and financial issues with both internal and external constituencies as required.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field, and five years of experience directly related to job duties and responsibilities, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in an intercollegiate athletic environment required.
• Experience in Division I Business office preferred.
• Knowledge of intercollegiate athletic program and NCAA rules.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong time management skills.
• Strong, proficient administrative and computer skills in a Windows environment including word processing, spreadsheet, and database management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel required.
• Strong business acumen required.
• Proficient administrative and organizational skills with high attention to detail and accuracy.