Saginaw Valley State University
Description
This position oversees the administration of the Athletics Department budget and business functions, coordinates athletic sponsorship programs, supervises multiple sports programs, and serves as the department’s liaison to Human Resources. The role involves strategic planning and collaboration with the Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics to establish and achieve departmental goals.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Administer the departmental budget, including creating, communicating, and implementing policies and procedures for financial operations, purchasing, travel, and human resources.
- Provide financial analysis, reports, and expenditure approvals; recommend changes to enhance efficiency.
- Collaborate with coaches to manage scholarship budgets and ensure alignment with roster and budget constraints.
- Develop and monitor annual department and project budgets in coordination with the Controller’s Office.
- Maintain and reconcile department accounts, including payroll, expenses, and purchase orders.
- Assist with NCAA, EADA, and GLIAC reporting in partnership with Compliance Services and the Controller’s Office.
- Train employees on budget procedures and departmental policies.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Business, Sports Management, Finance, or related field.
- 5-7 years related work experience, in budget management, financial operations, or administration in an athletics or similar environment.
- Demonstrated experience supervising staff or managing multiple programs.
- Proficiency in Office 365 suite (to include Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and ability to learn specialized software.
- Strong organizational skills, with the ability to take initiative and prioritize multiple assignments.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and under occasional pressure.
- Outstanding interpersonal skills and public relations skills.