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The California State University · 1 month ago

Senior Associate Athletics Director, Finance and Business Operations

Fresno, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$120K/yr - $140K/yr

6+ years exp

California State University, Fresno is seeking a Senior Associate Athletics Director for Finance and Business Operations to provide strategic leadership for the business, financial, and operational functions of Fresno State Athletics. This role oversees the department’s financial health, daily operations, and compliance with institutional and NCAA policies, while also supervising selected sports programs.

EducationHigher EducationUniversities

Culture & Values

No H1B

Responsibilities

Provide strategic leadership for the business, financial, and operational functions of Fresno State Athletics

Oversee the department’s financial health, daily business operations, and critical areas of facilities, events, and sport program administration

Serve as a trusted advisor to the Director of Athletics and a key member of the leadership team

Ensure fiscal responsibility, operational efficiency, and alignment with the mission of the department, the university, and the NCAA

Play a vital role in scholarship allocation, procurement oversight, long-term financial planning, and compliance with institutional, state, and NCAA policies

Supervise selected sports programs as assigned by the Director of Athletics, providing leadership, accountability, and support for coaches and student-athletes

Qualification

Financial managementNCAA complianceStrategic planningFinancial reporting toolsLeadership skillsInterpersonal skillsOrganizational skillsCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree in business, finance, or a related field

Six (6) years of experience in financial management, business operations, or athletics administration

Knowledge of the principles of institutional planning and budget processes

Knowledge of the principles and practices of effective leadership, motivation and performance evaluation

Thorough knowledge of NCAA compliance, reporting requirements, and federal regulations related to athletics

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

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision plans

Membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS)

Sick and vacation time

15 paid holidays a year

Fee waiver education program

Company

The California State University

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The California State University is the largest system of four-year higher education in the country, with 22 campuses, 56,000 faculty and staff and more than 450,000 students.

Founded in 1947

Long Beach, California, USA

10001+ employees