Location: Elizabeth City,NC, USA
The Athletic Department is a vital part of student life and the educational process at
ECSU. It provides a well-rounded schedule of college athletic competition designed to encourage participation by the student body. The department encourages physical fitness and the development of physical skills and emotional control. The Division of Business and Finance supports the instructional, research and public service activities of ECSU by providing sound and prudent leadership in the management of fiscal and physical resources, ensuring regulatory compliance, and providing timely delivery of services to faculty, staff, students, and other constituents of the university.
Description of Work
The Athletics Finance and Administration Manager provides financial, technical, and accounting support to business operations of the athletics department, representing the highest principals of honesty and integrity. In coordination with the CFO and Athletics Director, the position develops and implements annual operating budgets and monthly reports; assistance with year-end audit requirements and NCAA Agreed-Upon Procedures; preparation of sales tax forms and monitoring of operational polices and procedures. Responsibilities include facilitation and management of financial resources. Employee will perform a range of financial and business-related duties associated with specialized areas such accounting, budgeting, and auditing. Functions assigned include financial management, personnel administration/management, payroll, purchasing, inventory control, information technology assessment/planning and closely related work. Employee will perform oversight of accounts reconciliation, maintenance and reporting of financial data, financial projections, and cash/receipts management.
Competencies/Knowledge Skills, and Abilities Required in this Position
Business Administration - Ability to independently manage well-defined business functions for a department unit or an organization. Ability to apply established policies and procedures related to business practices and internal control procedures. Ability to implement business practices and procedures that support the strategic goals of the organization.
Financial Management - Ability to conduct financial management responsibilities in an organization primarily funded by consistent funding sources. General knowledge of the organization's accounting and budget procedures. Ability to compile and summarize financial data to participate in budget analysis and forecasting.
Human Resources Management - Ability to function in a full supervisory role for direct reports. May require the ability to serve as a resource to other supervisors in the selection process. Ability to develop and implement work plans. Ability to conduct performance reviews. Ability to participate in the disciplinary process, as needed. Ability to actively participate in ensuring employee growth and development. Ability to plan and deliver on-the-job training. Ability to identify and implement career progression adjustments. Ability to plan for staffing needs and workload distribution for multi-functional areas. May require the ability to identify funding source(s) for staffing.
Information Analysis and Decision - Making - Ability to identify, recognize, and resolve problems that have established precedents and limited impact. Refers non-standard questions and problems to higher levels. Ability to gather, organize, and analyze financial information and other data. Ability to review, examine, and prepare documents. Communication- Ability to develop written documents and/or reports conveying information, general guidelines, and standard procedures. Ability to communicate information, general guidelines, and standard procedures.
Communication - Ability to develop and edit written documents and/or reports with comprehensive and interpretative information that usually spans across functional areas. Ability to provide documentation to explain and support conclusions. Ability to communicate comprehensive and interpretative information that spans across functional areas. Ability to respond to non-routine inquiries
Minimum Training and Experience
Bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, or related business area; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation Management Preferences Position Recruitment Range Position Category Staff Position Status Permanent Full Time FLSA