Assistant Athletic Director for Business Operations

The Assistant Athletic Director for Business Operations is responsible for managing the daily business and financial operations of Chicago State University’s Department of Intercollegiate Athletics, this position serves as a fiscal officer for the Department of Athletics. This position is charged with working independently as well as collaboratively with campus Business and Finance units.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare financial analyses, forecasts and reports for internal and external constituents.
• Manage all fiscal documents, including purchase requisitions, purchase orders, accounts payable invoices, p-card transactions and related workflow.
• Develop and implement comprehensive financial, budgetary and reporting systems, policies and processes to allow for the rapid delivery of data while ensuring compliance with applicable rules and regulations.
• Ensure the veracity of financial data reported within all components of the athletics department.
• Oversee and maintain effective internal financial controls and policy compliance within the University’s athletics program.
• Engage in fiscal responsibility and accountability with transparency.
• Serve as departmental liaison for all internal and external audits for quality control and to reduce audit findings.
• Assist in the development and implementation of programs, policies and objectives related to the unit, and assist the director with overall management.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Minimum of one (1) year experience as an athletic business manager or similar role.