Senior Associate Athletic Director for Fiscal Operations

Grambling State University, located in North Louisiana, is seeking an experienced Associate Athletic Director for Fiscal Operations to lead the fiscal operations for its NCAA Division I Athletics Department, which competes in the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC). The department supports a proud tradition of athletic excellence, offering 15 varsity sports, including football, basketball, baseball, track and field, and more.

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Oversees the daily financial operations for the Grambling State Athletics and maintains key and constant communication with the university’s central financial office to ensure alignment with institutional financial goals, including monthly financial reporting, the annual audit, and the development of financial policies and procedures.
• Lead in the development, planning, and implementation of the overall athletics department budget including multi-year financial planning and capital project budgeting.
• Responsible for monitoring and accurately projecting most revenue categories and operating expenses for teams and administrative units, based on input from other departments.
• Serve as the chief contact with both the university's central financial administration and the Grambling University Foundation, ensuring coordination in oversight of daily financial activity and fund monitoring.
• Responsible for the preparation of financial audits and reporting for the athletics department including but not limited to the NCAA Financial Report, associated audit, and the Equity in Athletic Disclosure Act (EADA) financial report.
• Responsible for contract research and negotiations for the athletic department vendor contracts.
• Assist the Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics with communication with the university’s financial leadership and the Grambling University Foundation Board.
• Primarily responsible for developing Grambling State Athletics financial policies.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’ degree in Accounting, Sports Administration, Finance, Business or related field.
• Five or more years of experience as an administrative, which includes four (4) years of supervisory experience within a collegiate athletics program or any equivalent combination of education and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.
• Effective written/oral communication.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Sound judgment and maturity.
• Ability to work nights and weekends.
• Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.