Working Title: Assistant or Associate Athletic Director for Business and Finance

State Role Title: Administrative and Professional Faculty

Position Type: Administrative & Professional (Non-teaching Faculty)

Position Status: Full-Time

College/Division: Intercollegiate Athletics

Department: 300022 - Intercollegiate Athletics Adm

Pay Rate: Commensurate with Experience

Beginning Review Date: 05/08/2024

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Is this a JMU only position? No

Is this a grant-funded position? No

Is this a Conflict of Interest designated position? Yes. This successful candidate must complete a statement of personal economic interest prior to their first day of employment.

About JMU:

Mission
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Vision
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Who We Are
Located in the heart of Virginia's beautiful Shenandoah Valley, the city of Harrisonburg is approximately 120 miles from Washington, D.C. and Richmond, VA. With a population of just over 53,000, Harrisonburg is one of the most diverse communities in the Commonwealth of Virginia. JMU is a selective, public institution with a growing national reputation for offering experiences that lead to an outstanding education and inclusive environment for students, faculty and staff. The student body includes approximately 20,000 undergraduate and 1,900 graduate students, with over 1,000 full-time instructional faculty.

JMU offers thriving programs in the liberal arts, science and technology, and professional disciplines at the undergraduate, master's and doctoral levels. The university is committed to expanding diversity, fostering equity and inclusion, and supporting superlative teaching and scholarship. JMU has achieved national recognition for the high quality of its academic programs, focus on maintaining strong student/faculty interaction, and innovative faculty research.

General Information:

James Madison University Athletics, a Division I member of the NCAA and SunBelt, is seeking an Assistant or Associate Athletic Director for Business and Finance. This job will be filled at either the Associate or Assistant AD level, depending on the successful candidate's experience, knowledge, and competencies. The preferred qualifications at the Assistant Athletic Director level will have at least five years of management and oversight of Athletics Business and Financial operations, a proven track record of managing collaborative relationships, the ability to use a database to maintain and review multiple budgets and reports. The preferred qualifications at the Associate level will have at least seven years of Athletics Business and Financial operations with supervisory experience, a consistent, demonstrated track record of managing high-level relationships towards organizational goals, the ability to use a database to maintain and review multiple budgets and reports, and proven experience in managing and developing financial strategies for 18 Division I programs.
This position is full-time and includes a comprehensive benefits package.

Duties and Responsibilities:

-Manage $50 million in state funding for the Athletic Department in order to ensure efficient planning, operations, allocations, accounting and reporting of funds and resources. Ensure all 46 operating budgets and compensation budget are reviewed monthly with a focus on year-end impact and assist Coaches and support areas in monitoring and managing their individual budgets. and year-end reporting.
-Manage $5 million in Foundation funding for the Athletic Department in order to ensure efficient planning, operations, allocations, accounting and reporting of funds and resources. Ensure 50+ Foundation funds are reviewed monthly with a focus on year-end impact and year-end reporting.
-Provide supervision and guidance to business manager and 9 full-time administrative assistants within the Athletic Department.
-Coordinate the Athletic Departments IT needs with the Athletic IT Coordinator to ensure technological needs are being met and evaluation of new technology.
-Acts as the Athletics Department's fiscal liaison to the University's offices of Budget Management, Finance, UBO, Financial Reporting, Accounts Payable, Cash and Investments, and other University Offices.
-Develops and facilitates Athletics Financial Procedures that are in compliance with University and NCAA guidelines.

Qualifications:

Assistant AD for Business and Finance
Years of Experience:
* At least five years of relevant financial experience is preferred.
* 5 years' experience in leadership of budget, treasury, financial operations, and/or financial reporting, especially in a Division I Athletics is preferred.
* Proven experience with leading competing priorities in a high-visibility office.
* Proven experience working with diverse stakeholders across campus.
* Proven critical thinking and problem-solving abilities are required.
* Strong verbal and written communication and presentation and reporting skills are required.
* Ability to build relationships and develop internal and external partnerships is required.
* Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams) is required.
* Knowledge of continuous improvement processes are preferred.
* CMA, CFA, CTP, CPA, or other relevant certifications are a plus.
*Education:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field.


Associate AD for Business and Finance
Years of Experience:
* At least seven years of experience in a financial discipline, with supervisory experience is preferred. 11 years of relevant/finance experience is preferred.
* 10 years' experience in leadership of budget, financial operations, and/or financial reporting, especially in Division I Athletics is preferred.
* Proven experience with leading competing priorities in a high-visibility office.
* Proven experience working with diverse stakeholders across campus.
* Proven critical thinking and problem-solving abilities are required.
* Strong verbal and written communication and presentation and reporting skills are required.
* Ability to build relationships and develop internal and external partnerships is required.
* Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams) is required. Expert knowledge of Excel required.
* Knowledge and implementation of continuous improvement processes are required.
* CMA, CFA, CTP, CPA, or other relevant certifications is required
*Education:
Master's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field.

Conditions of Employment:

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.

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Additional Posting Information:

JMU's Dual Career and Community Resources Program is available for candidates that will be relocating to the area. For more information, please visit https://bit.ly/2OTF1NG.

EEO Statement:

James Madison University is committed to creating and supporting a diverse and inclusive work and educational community that is free of all forms of discrimination. This institution does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or veteran status.

We promote access, inclusion and diversity for all students, faculty, staff, constituents and programs, believing that these qualities are foundational components of an outstanding education in keeping with our mission. The university is interested in candidates whose experience and qualifications support an ongoing commitment to this core quality.

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