commissions, gift contributions, etc. Advise the Director of Athletics with financial decisions for the multi-million-dollar annual budget.
Oversee performance of all financial responsibilities for Ohio Athletics' administration and sport programs, including developing, maintaining, analyzing, and ensuring accountability of budgets, financial planning, and projections. Responsible for reporting forecasted results to the University Budget Office and collaborating with the Budget Office in preparation of financial forecasts for the University's Board of Trustees. Supervise the administration of spending and expenditures for administrative and sport program units.Collaborate with and advise the Athletics executive staff on all capital construction projects, with particular focus on identifying and directing resource allocations and project budget tracking. Ensure resources are allocated appropriately to address upkeep of equipment and facilities.Contribute to the development of financial presentations to the Board of Trustees, Ohio University Foundation, Ohio Bobcat Club, the Ohio University Intercollegiate Athletics Committee, and other groups (as requested).Administer internal control systems to ensure the integrity and accuracy of financial processes and records and safeguard financial assets of the department. Manage and set financial policies and procedures. Ensure compliance with institutional control by following all University, NCAA, Conference, and Federal regulations, and embracing the highest standard of integrity and ethical behavior. Works proactively to mitigate internal and external audit risks.Maintain and coordinate accurate and timely financial reporting, including the annual Department of Education Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act (EADA) Report, NCAA Agreed-Upon Procedures Report, and compliance reports.Represents the department at University-wide CFAO and other financial related meetings scheduled by senior leaders as directed by the Director of Athletics. Serves as primary contact for all financial and compliance audits. Represent the athletics department on committees throughout campus and with all external agencies, such as the NCAA and Mid-American ConferenceOversight of the Business and Administrative Operations staff with an emphasis on goal setting, delegating assignments, monitoring performance, and raising awareness and knowledge of financial management and compliance matters.Serves as a member of the Athletics Executive Team and as a sport administrator to assigned sport programs to include personnel, budget management, competition scheduling, team athletic and academic performance, and NCAA and Mid-American Conference compliance.Position ProfileOversees, plans, manages, implements and/or evaluates the operations of a college, division, or department in the areas of human resources, compliance, financial, and additional services. Identifies and establishes financial and operational systems to monitor, control, and improve efficiency and effectiveness, not limited to, processes, procedures and policies.
Level SummaryResponsible for the management of a unit that performs diverse but related tasks. Handles work and budget planning, ensuring efficient allocation of resources to achieve team objectives. Contributes to divisional or departmental operational plans by aligning unit goals with broader institutional strategies. Accountable for meeting short-term objectives and driving continuous improvement.
Supervisory ResponsibilitiesManages a large team or multiple teams. Directly oversees at least 2.0 FTE employees or one or more supervisors. Has authority to hire, transfer, suspend, promote, manage performance, discharge, assign duties, reward, and discipline employees.
Fiscal ResponsibilitiesOversees large budgets, including departmental and program-level budgets.
Problem SolvingSolves strategic, organizational problems and ensures continuous improvement.
Independence of ActionHigh degree of autonomy in decision-making, accountable for large areas.
Communication and CollaborationCollaborates with executive leadership and external partners to drive organizational goals.
Physical RequirementsThis role is primarily desk-based and involves extensive use of desktop computers. Occasionally, the job may require travel to attend meetings and programs.
Minimum QualificationsRequires a Master's degree in a related field, 8 or more years of related professional experience, and 5 or more years of supervisory experience, or equivalent education and experience.
Preferred QualificationsExperience in college athletics and serving as a sport administrator.
DepartmentICA Business Administration
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Pay Grade20
Pay Range$80,593.00-$138,208.00
FLSA StatusExempt
Job Category: Administrative at-will appointment
Job FamilyAdministrative Management
Job Sub FamilyAdministrative Support
Job LevelM3
Job Open Date08/21/2026
Posting End Date: 08/31/2026
Planning Unit: Intercollegiate Athletics
Work ScheduleEvenings and weekends as well as travel may be required.
Months12 month
Campus: Athens
Expected hours worked per week40+ hours per week
Expected duration of assignmenton-going
Applicants may contact this person if they have questions about this position.Trina Jones,
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