Assistant AD/Associate AD for Administration & Business Strategy Job at State of
State of Virginia, Lexington, VA, United States
Title: Assistant AD/Associate AD for Administration & Business Strategy State Role Title: Hiring Range: Based on qualifications & experience Pay Band: UG Agency: Virginia Military Institute Location: Virginia Military Institute Agency Website: Recruitment Type: General Public - G Job Duties The Virginia Military Institute athletics department is seeking a positive, accountable, organized, team-oriented individual to serve as a key member of the department's executive leadership team. The Assistant Athletic Director/ Associate Athletic Director of Administration & Business Strategy must possess the ability to be a self-starter, strong communicator, resourceful and can lead multiple groups and projects on a consistent basis. The primary role of the Assistant Athletic Director/ Associate Athletic Director Administration & Business Strategy is to manage and supervise various aspects of VMI Athletics' internal functions which include but are not limited to: Financial Management, Business Office, Human Resources, Sports Performance and Sport Oversight. Job Responsibilities * Oversee all aspects of the Athletics Business Office to include, but not limited to, budget development, staff development, fiscal management and financial reporting (EADA, NCAA). o Ensure departmental compliance with all procurement and travel policies.
- Direct and manage the Athletics Department's $18M operating budget.
- The position works closely with the Office Finance and Support, Keydet Club and Alumni Agencies in the preparation and monitoring of the departmental budget and financial service activities.
- Manage the execution of operational agreements and partnerships with external vendors.
- Involvement in monetary guarantees and /or NCAA stipends and assistance with preparation of various contracts as necessary.
- Works with each sport and support to unit review needs and assess priorities based on funding.
- Lead Athletics HR functions, including recruitment, hiring process, onboarding, and employee relations.
- Ensure compliance with VMI HR policies, procedures, and employment standards.
- Partner with HR on performance management, conflict resolution, and professional development initiatives for Athletics department.
- Manage and support sports performance staff.
- Assist with game day administration support.
- Serve as sport administrator as directed by the Athletics Director.
- Serve as a member of the Executive Leadership team and Senior Leadership Team, contributing to long-term strategic planning and decision-making.
- Other duties as assigned by Athletics Director
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, sport management, or related field.
- Minimum of 3 years of leadership experience in business administration or financial management in a college athletics department or conference office.
- Demonstrated experience in budgeting, financial management, reporting and internal controls.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and monitor revenue and expenditure budgets.
- Good knowledge of HR practices, contracts management and organizational operations.
- Familiarity with NCAA and conference financial and compliance regulations.
- Proficient in Excel.