Senior Associate Athletic Director, Chief Financial Officer, Athletics

Job Title : Senior Associate Athletic Director, Chief Financial Officer, Athletics

Location : Kennesaw, Georgia

Regular / Temporary : Regular

Full / Part Time : Full-Time

Job ID : 290851

About Us

Are you ready to transform lives through academic excellence, innovative research, strong community partnerships and economic opportunity? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With growing enrollment and global reach, we continue to expand our institutional influence and prominence beyond the state of Georgia. We offer more than 190 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to empower our 47,000 students to become thought leaders, lifelong learners, and informed global citizens. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics draw students from throughout the region and from more than 100 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, rich benefits, and values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability make us an employer of choice. We are part of the University System of Georgia . We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University in our vision . Come Take Flight at KSU!

Location

(Primary Location for Job Responsibilities) Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144.

Our Marietta campus is located at 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.

Job Summary

Serves as a key member of the Athletics executive leadership team. Provides strategic financial leadership and ensures the division's financial sustainability. Responsible for overseeing all aspects of financial management, reporting, compliance, and budgeting. Collaborates with Fiscal Services executive leadership.

Responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES :

1. Develops and oversees long-term financial plans aligned with Athletic Department goals

2. Leads budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting whilst advising on strategic decisions and resource allocation

3. Manages daily financial operations of the Athletics division, including payroll, procurement, and travel

4. Oversees preparation of mandated financial reports to include annual EADA, NCAAA and USG reports that support the decision-making process of budget managers, senior staff, and Athletic Director

5. Supports revenue generation through strategic direction and planning areas such as partnerships, fundraising and media rights

6. Oversees capital project financing, facility planning, debt service monitoring and capital budgets

7. Oversees all athletics contracts (service, game, and others) to ensure fulfillment, payouts, and compliance

8. Works closely with University leadership, legal and finance to ensure alignment

9. Represents Athletics in institutional planning and external financial reporting

10. Evaluates current business models and leads efforts to modify or redesign business models as necessary

11. Innovates the use of technology and increase the overall level of business intelligence throughout the organization

12. Effectively communicates with conference peers, conference office, NCAA office, and CFP and / or bowl or other group to properly manage associated budget related details

13. Builds, leads, and motivates a high-performing team

14. Supervises assigned staff, including performance management

15. Serve as a Program administrator for assigned sport(s)

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field.

Required Experience

Eight (8) years of financial leadership roles, preferably in the nonprofit sector or Athletics to include previous supervisory or management experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Preferred Qualifications

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Preferred Educational Qualifications

Advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES

Able to foster and cultivate business opportunities and partnerships

Able to create and assess financial statements and budget documents

Able to recognize and be responsive to the needs of all clients of the organization, including funding organizations, the Board of Directors, local community advocates, participants, and employers

Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines

KNOWLEDGE

Knowledge of Athletics and not-for-profit accounting in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and bond post issuance compliance requirements, and appropriate Code of Federal Regulations sections

Knowledge of current trends, developments, and theories in job readiness training and adult education

SKILLS

Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management, and presentation skills

Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e., Microsoft Office suite, Financial Edge software or other similar not-for-profit general ledger software, databases)

Strong attention to detail and follow up skills

Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https : / / www.usg.edu / policymanual / section8 / C224 / #p8.2.18_personnel_conduct .

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https : / / www.usg.edu / policymanual / section6 / C2653 .

Equal Employment Opportunity

Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSU community.

For additional information on this policy, or to file a complaint under the provisions of this policy, students, employees, applicants for employment or admission or other third parties should contact the Office of Institutional Equity at English Building, Suite 225, eeo@kennesaw.edu.

Other Information

This is a supervisory position.

This position has financial responsibilities.

This position will not be required to drive.

This role is considered a position of trust.

This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).

This position may travel 1% - 24% of the time

Background Check

• Credit Report
• Standard Enhanced
• Education

Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants for positions of trust with screening

results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility.

All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process. Some positions may require additional job-based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, pre-employment drug screening and / or verification of academic credentials.

https : / / www.usg.edu / hr / assets / hr / hrap_manual / HRAP_Background_Investigation_Employment.pdf