"Senior Associate Athletics Director, Finance and Business Operations"

Job Summary

The Senior Associate Athletic Director, Finance & Business Operations, will provide strategic leadership for the business, financial, and operational functions of Fresno State Athletics. This executive role oversees the department’s financial health, daily business operations, and critical areas of facilities, events, and sport program administration. Serving as a trusted advisor to the Director of Athletics and a key member of the leadership team, the position ensures fiscal responsibility, operational efficiency, and alignment with the mission of the department, the university, and the NCAA.

This position plays a vital role in scholarship allocation, procurement oversight, long-term financial planning, and compliance with institutional, state, and NCAA policies. The position will also supervise selected sports programs as assigned by the Director of Athletics, providing leadership, accountability, and support for coaches and student-athletes.

Key Qualifications

Knowledge of:

• Principles of institutional planning and budget processes.
• Principles and practices of effective leadership, motivation and performance evaluation.
• Thorough knowledge of NCAA compliance, reporting requirements, and federal regulations related to athletics.

Skill/Ability to:

• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills to work effectively with individuals from diverse ethnic, cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds and the proven ability to work collaboratively across departments.
• Demonstrated expertise with financial systems and reporting tools (Excel, Tableau, and ERP/Financial platforms).
• Analyze and interpret financial data and make strategic business decisions.
• Provide leadership, administration, program and strategic planning.
• Ability to facilitate group participation, consensus building and foster employee development through coaching, counseling, and training.
• Ability to conduct department-level assessments to implement business processes that support the University's strategic mission.
• Highly developed skill to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, and prepare detailed written reports and correspondence to effectively correspond with constituents, the campus, and the community.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in business, finance, or a related field.
• Six (6) years of experience in financial management, business operations, or athletics administration.
• Experience leading teams, developing policies, and managing complex budgets.

Compensation and Benefits

Anticipated Salary Range: $120,000 - $140,000/year. Salary is competitive and negotiable depending on the strength of qualifications. This is a CSU Management Personnel Plan (MPP) position. This is a full-time, probationary, exempt position. The CSU system provides a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental and vision plans, membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS), sick and vacation time, and 15 paid holidays a year. Eligible employees are also able to participate in the fee waiver education program. A summary of benefit information can be found here.

Deadline & Application Instructions

Applications received by November 1, 2025, will be given full consideration. Please click “Apply Now” to complete the employment application for California State University, Fresno. Interested applicants must complete the application and attach the following: 1) their most recent resumé/vitae, 2) a cover letter that addresses their specific qualifications and interest, and 3) contact information for three professional references.