Intercollegiate Athletics Operations Manager
This position leads the day-to-day management and activities related to budgeting, accounts receivable / payable, and human resource operations for the Department of Athletics to best serve our student-athletes, coaches, and administration as well as the University of New Orleans and UL System.
Responsibilities include :
- Leading the Athletics Budget Oversight committee. Strategize and plan for current and future Athletics Department budgets.
- Serving as primary Human Resources contact for the department, working within University protocols to hire full-time, part-time and gameday staff. Coordinates all gameday worker payments.
- Overseeing all Accounts Payable, including creating and / or reviewing travel spend authorizations and expense reports for all coaches and staff and recording appropriately.
- Directing and administering Purchasing operations, including the submission of purchase requisitions and processing of invoices.
- Preparing annual and quarterly budget reports for University and Board of Regents as well as financial reports for the NCAA.
- Managing state travel card process and Athletics CBA Account.
- Serving as WEAVE administrator for Athletics.
- Working in close collaboration with state legislative and internal auditors.
- Serving assigned duties for basketball and baseball gamedays.
- Overseeing and serving as liaison with University Business Affairs, Accounts Payable, Purchasing, Payroll, and Human Resources.
- Remaining in compliance with UNO Athletics, Southland Conference, and NCAA rules and regulations.
- Observing and adhering to University of New Orleans, University of Louisiana System, State of Louisiana, Southland Conference, and NCAA policies and procedures.
- Promoting the advancement of the University's vision and supporting the University's mission through the process of promoting and publicizing the institution's 14 Division I Athletics programs.
Required Qualifications :
Bachelor's degree.Minimum 2-4 years professional experience inside an NCAA Intercollegiate Athletics Department in a business / operations / ticketing position or 3-5 years professional experience in a business / finance / accounting field.Proficient with Microsoft ExcelStrong interpersonal communication skillsAbility to work flexible hours including nights and weekends as needed.Desired Qualifications :
Master's degreeThree to five years professional experience in an NCAA Division I Department of Intercollegiate AthleticsDemonstrated experience with budget forecasting and budget management.Required Attachments :
Detailed resume listing relevant qualifications and experience;Cover Letter indicating why you are a good fit for the position and University of Louisiana Systems;Names and contact information of three references;Applications that do not include the required uploaded documents may not be considered.
Note to Applicant : Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications in their cover letter. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials.
References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.
This position may require a criminal background check to be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.
As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions at the University of New Orleans may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.
The University of New Orleans is an Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected Veteran status, age if 40 or older, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.