Athletics Business Coordinator

The Athletics Business Coordinator provides general bookkeeping to the athletics department and has the primary responsibility for the purchasing functions in the department. This position, in collaboration with the Director of Business Operations, is responsible for the generation and analysis of departmental monthly budget reports. This position assists other administrative personnel and coaching staff with business operational needs. Finally, this position will assist with the management of the concessions program.

The ideal candidate will have an interest in athletics, strong financial analysis skills, strong communication skills, and have a basic understanding of general accounting principles.

Experience with Tableau

Implements, administers and evaluates day-to-day business and administrative activities of the department, function or program

Opens purchase orders and process payments as goods are received

Provides input on the budget, budget planning and other financial matters

Assists in managing unit budgets

Organizes, manages and completes special projects

Collects and analyzes data, creates reports, reviews and explains trends; formulates and evaluates alternative solutions and recommendations to achieve the goals of the program

Manages the department’s relationships with outside vendors for concessions operations.

Acts as the department’s liaison to the procurement and payables offices on campus.

Analyzes and interprets policies; develops, revises and implements procedures

Performs all other duties as assigned

Processes departmental deposits with University Cashier and Development Office

Works with development and ticket office on reconciliations as required

Keeps accurate records of deposits processed for auditing

Processes paper invoices and check requests for payment in a timely manner

Monitors expense reports for accuracy and fiscal compliance, aids coaches and staff in processing reports as needed

Keeps an accurate record of all payments processed for auditing

Assists with the contracting and management of the concessions program

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