"Athletic Business Manager"

Job Summary:

Essential Duties: Oversee the day-to-day financial operations of the College's Athletic Department within the College, Nebraska State College System, RMAC, and NCAA procedures and guidelines as well as generally accepted accounting principles including maintaining complete and accurate records. Serve as a liaison between the College's Athletic Department and the departments of Accounting, Budget, Human Resources, Business Services, Financial Aid, Administration & Finance and the Foundation and ensure appropriate communication. Responsible for reviewing, recommending changes and updating accounting procedures in the College's Athletic Department Policies and Procedures Manual in regard to financial control and HR/Payroll guidelines, as well as ensuring compliance with said Manual. This will be accomplished working with the Vice President for Administration and Finance, Athletic Director, Comptroller and Budget Director. Responsible for researching and implementing best practices related to Athletic Department cash handling and training ticket sales staff on the cash handling best practices. Provide training to all Athletic Department staff on financial policies, procedures, and processes, including RMAC and NCAA financial regulations. Complete annual budget needs analysis in conjunction with head coaches for each athletic team and train head coaches on completing a budget proposal based on the needs. Assist the Athletic Director with preparing and administering the Athletic Department's budgets. Identify areas of potential financial savings and/or efficiencies due to scale, i.e. lodging, transportation, meals, apparel, equipment, etc. Complete Requests for Proposals (RFP) when appropriate for these types of services and negotiate these contracts for services. Review and approve all expenditures of the Athletic Department to ensure proper documentation and compliance with all policies and procedures. Oversee the collection of revenues from all Athletic Department activities, included but not limited to camp/clinic registrations, game program sales, sponsorships, or Foundation reimbursements. Review all revenue deposits to ensure proper documentation and compliance with all policies and procedures. Act as a resource and coordinator for Athletic Department coaches and staff for purchasing of equipment and supplies, contracts for services, and completion of travel requests and travel expense reimbursements. Monitor, reconcile, and consult with the Athletic Director and coaches on the status of all Athletic Department budgets (operating, camp/clinic, scholarship/remission, foundation, etc.). Conduct budget meetings on a regular basis with the Athletic Director and coaches. Oversight and coordination of all athletic event ticket sales, gate receipt reconciliations and deposits, ticket sales staff, complimentary ticket program, season ticket program, and all other athletic ticket operations. Assist with the planning and execution of Athletic Department special events. Responsible for the preparation and submission of mandatory reporting and financial information (i.e. Equity And Disclosure Act (EADA), annual NCAA report, bi-annual RMAC report, agreed-upon procedures, internal financial audit, etc.) Provide training, information, and resources for Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) to student athletes in conjunction with the Athletic Directors. Be familiar with the NCAA NIL regulations to ensure compliance with regulations as they continue to evolve. Review Athletic Department contracts for compliance with NSCS Contract Guidance prior to submitting contracts for approval and signature. Assist with oversite of these contracts and billing for these contracts, when appropriate. (For example - game guarantee and sponsorship contracts).

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Required Qualifications:

Required Education: Other
Other Required Education: Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field
Required Experience: 2 years
Type of Required Experience: Two years experience in accounting or related field.
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Preferred Qualifications:

Preferred Education: Master's degree
Type of Preferred Experience: Experience working with computerized accounting systems. Knowledge of intercollegiate athletics. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, multitask, manage, and prioritize work. Strong attention to detail. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Compliance Requirements:

Background Check
Driver's License
Credit Check

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