Senior Associate Athletics Director, Business & Finance
National Collegiate Athletic Association, Las Vegas, NV, United States
ROLE OF THE POSITION
The Senior Associate Athletics Director for Business & Finance oversees the budget, fiscal management, and business operations of UNLV Athletics. This position reports directly to the Associate Vice President, Financial Services & Controller, with a dotted-line relationship to the Director of Athletics, and serves on the athletics department executive leadership team with shared responsibility for financial decision-making.
Working closely with the Director of Athletics, UNLV CFO, and UNLV Controller, the Senior Associate Athletics Director plans, monitors, and manages both long‑term and day‑to‑day financial activities. This includes ensuring that senior management, coaches, and unit supervisors are informed of the department’s financial status. The role also ensures that all financial and accounting functions align with university policies and standards, proactively mitigates audit risks, and maintains compliance. Additionally, the incumbent is expected to drive continuous process improvements to enhance operational efficiency and uphold sound business practices.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS This position requires a bachelor’s degree in accounting, business management or related field and 5‑7 years of related professional work experience that includes progressively responsible experience in the areas of financial accounting and reporting, cash management and budgeting finance and administration or related; OR master’s degree in accounting, business management or related field and 3‑5 years of related professional work experience that includes progressively responsible experience in the areas of financial accounting and reporting, cash management and budgeting finance and administration or related from an accredited college or university as recognized by the United States Department of Education and/or the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB)
Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB)
Fund accounting, budget development, and fiscal management to include accounting and/or finance practices and procedures
Tax laws, regulations, and principles
Purchasing and contracting issues, including the latest changes in rules and laws to include system policies, institutional and department policies and procedures, state laws and regulations, as well as Federal laws and regulations, especially the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)
Financial system applications
Advanced business principles and practices
Compliance and internal controls
Intercollegiate Athletic Programs
Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act (EADA Report)
NCAA rules and regulations
NCAA Annual Reports
NCAA Agree‑Upon Procedures Report (AUP Report)
COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY AND CAMPUS VALUES A successful candidate will support diversity, equity, and inclusiveness and contribute to a respectful, positive work environment. They will use our Campus Values to guide their decisions and actions and demonstrate our Rebel spirit.
SALARY Salary range is \$114,000 – \$134,000 or commensurate with the labor market.
BENEFITS OF WORKING AT UNLV
Paid time off, sick leave, and holidays
Excellent health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
Comprehensive retirement plans and voluntary benefit programs
No state income tax
Tuition discounts at Nevada System of Higher Education schools
Tuition discounts for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents
PERKS & PROGRAMS
Employee recognition and appreciation programs
UNLV athletics ticket discounts
Statewide employee purchase program discounts
RebelCard discounts on and off campus
Wellness programming for all UNLV faculty and staff at no cost
Opportunity for career advancements to leadership roles
Connect with colleagues with shared interests
Personal and professional development opportunities
A comprehensive onboarding program, Rebels: Onboard
Support and resources available for veteran applicants—contact vetjobseekers@unlv.edu
EEO/AA STATEMENT The University of Nevada – Las Vegas (UNLV) is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person’s age (40 or older), disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service‑connected disabilities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles, afros, bantu knots, curls, braids, locks and twists), color, or religion (protected classes). Discrimination on the basis of a protected class, including unlawful harassment, which is a form of discrimination, is illegal under federal and state law. Where unlawful discrimination is found to have occurred, UNLV will act to stop the unlawful discrimination, to prevent its recurrence, to remedy its effects, and to discipline those responsible. Women, minorities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.
TITLE IX STATEMENT The University of Nevada, Las Vegas, does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any education program or activity that it operates. Non‑discrimination on the basis of sex is mandated by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. §§ 1681 et seq.) and the corresponding implementation regulations (34 C.F.R. Part 106). The University’s commitment to nondiscrimination in its education programs and activities extends to applicants for admission and employment. Inquiries concerning the application of these provisions may be referred to: Michelle Sposito, J.D., Title IX Coordinator, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, Mail Stop 1062, Las Vegas, NV 89154‑1062, Campus Services Building (CSB) Room 246, Telephone (702) 895‑4055; Email titleixcoordinator@unlv.edu, or to the Assistant Secretary of the United States Department of Education, U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20202‑1100; Telephone 1‑800‑421‑3481; FAX 202‑453‑6012; TDD 1‑800‑877‑8339; Email OCR@ed.gov; or to both.
SAFETY AND SECURITY STATEMENT UNLV is committed to assisting all members of the UNLV community in providing for their own safety and security. The Annual Security Report and Annual Fire Safety Report compliance document is available online.
JOB CATEGORY Administrative Faculty
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Working closely with the Director of Athletics, UNLV CFO, and UNLV Controller, the Senior Associate Athletics Director plans, monitors, and manages both long‑term and day‑to‑day financial activities. This includes ensuring that senior management, coaches, and unit supervisors are informed of the department’s financial status. The role also ensures that all financial and accounting functions align with university policies and standards, proactively mitigates audit risks, and maintains compliance. Additionally, the incumbent is expected to drive continuous process improvements to enhance operational efficiency and uphold sound business practices.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS This position requires a bachelor’s degree in accounting, business management or related field and 5‑7 years of related professional work experience that includes progressively responsible experience in the areas of financial accounting and reporting, cash management and budgeting finance and administration or related; OR master’s degree in accounting, business management or related field and 3‑5 years of related professional work experience that includes progressively responsible experience in the areas of financial accounting and reporting, cash management and budgeting finance and administration or related from an accredited college or university as recognized by the United States Department of Education and/or the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB)
Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB)
Fund accounting, budget development, and fiscal management to include accounting and/or finance practices and procedures
Tax laws, regulations, and principles
Purchasing and contracting issues, including the latest changes in rules and laws to include system policies, institutional and department policies and procedures, state laws and regulations, as well as Federal laws and regulations, especially the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)
Financial system applications
Advanced business principles and practices
Compliance and internal controls
Intercollegiate Athletic Programs
Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act (EADA Report)
NCAA rules and regulations
NCAA Annual Reports
NCAA Agree‑Upon Procedures Report (AUP Report)
COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY AND CAMPUS VALUES A successful candidate will support diversity, equity, and inclusiveness and contribute to a respectful, positive work environment. They will use our Campus Values to guide their decisions and actions and demonstrate our Rebel spirit.
SALARY Salary range is \$114,000 – \$134,000 or commensurate with the labor market.
BENEFITS OF WORKING AT UNLV
Paid time off, sick leave, and holidays
Excellent health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
Comprehensive retirement plans and voluntary benefit programs
No state income tax
Tuition discounts at Nevada System of Higher Education schools
Tuition discounts for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents
PERKS & PROGRAMS
Employee recognition and appreciation programs
UNLV athletics ticket discounts
Statewide employee purchase program discounts
RebelCard discounts on and off campus
Wellness programming for all UNLV faculty and staff at no cost
Opportunity for career advancements to leadership roles
Connect with colleagues with shared interests
Personal and professional development opportunities
A comprehensive onboarding program, Rebels: Onboard
Support and resources available for veteran applicants—contact vetjobseekers@unlv.edu
EEO/AA STATEMENT The University of Nevada – Las Vegas (UNLV) is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person’s age (40 or older), disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service‑connected disabilities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles, afros, bantu knots, curls, braids, locks and twists), color, or religion (protected classes). Discrimination on the basis of a protected class, including unlawful harassment, which is a form of discrimination, is illegal under federal and state law. Where unlawful discrimination is found to have occurred, UNLV will act to stop the unlawful discrimination, to prevent its recurrence, to remedy its effects, and to discipline those responsible. Women, minorities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.
TITLE IX STATEMENT The University of Nevada, Las Vegas, does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any education program or activity that it operates. Non‑discrimination on the basis of sex is mandated by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. §§ 1681 et seq.) and the corresponding implementation regulations (34 C.F.R. Part 106). The University’s commitment to nondiscrimination in its education programs and activities extends to applicants for admission and employment. Inquiries concerning the application of these provisions may be referred to: Michelle Sposito, J.D., Title IX Coordinator, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, Mail Stop 1062, Las Vegas, NV 89154‑1062, Campus Services Building (CSB) Room 246, Telephone (702) 895‑4055; Email titleixcoordinator@unlv.edu, or to the Assistant Secretary of the United States Department of Education, U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20202‑1100; Telephone 1‑800‑421‑3481; FAX 202‑453‑6012; TDD 1‑800‑877‑8339; Email OCR@ed.gov; or to both.
SAFETY AND SECURITY STATEMENT UNLV is committed to assisting all members of the UNLV community in providing for their own safety and security. The Annual Security Report and Annual Fire Safety Report compliance document is available online.
JOB CATEGORY Administrative Faculty
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