Assistant Director, Athletics Business Operations - 006964 at University of South Alabama – Mobile, Alabama

Posting Details Position Information Position Number006964Position TitleAssistant Director, Athletics Business Operations - 006964DivisionAthleticsDepartment110170 - Athletic Business OfficeMinimum QualificationsBachelor’s degree from an accredited institution as approved and accepted by the University of South Alabama and one year of related professional experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.Preferred QualificationsMaster’s degree is preferred.

Job Description SummaryThe University of South Alabama’s Athletics department is seeking to hire an Assistant Director, Athletics Business Operations. Interested candidates should apply to be considered. Essential Functions These are the job duties required of the position.Essential Functions

• Assists the Assistant Athletic Director, Business Operations with all business and accounting functions of internal administrative operation, and sport for the Athletic Department.
• Serves as the point of contact for Human Resources and Payroll to facilitate the timely and accurate administration of hiring, termination, and transfer processes.
• Assists the Assistant Athletic Director, Business Operations with budget development.
• Provides general support to athletic sport and administrative departments.
• Coordinates departmental hiring, termination and contract renewal paperwork.
• Tracks and oversees employment contracts and intern and graduate assistant employment terms as well as calculation and payment of contract structured bonuses.
• Assists in the training of new staff on university purchasing and expense reporting guidelines.
• Manages departmental contracts (game, hotel, software, etc.) and ensures timely payments for game guarantees.
• Ensures submission of recurring invoice payments and purchasing requisitions for athletics administration departments.
• Manages per diem distributions, recording of related entries and monthly bank reconciliation.
• Oversees petty cash transactions including student host funds related to recruiting.
• Regular and prompt attendance.
• Ability to work schedule as defined and additional hours as required for athletic and fundraising events.
• Related duties as required.

Posting Information Number of Vacancies1Position End Date (if temporary)Job Open Date01/09/2026Job Close DateOpen Until FilledYesSpecial Instructions to ApplicantsWorking DaysMonday - FridayWorking Hours8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.Job LocationMain CampusFull-time or Part-TimeFull TimeRegular or TemporaryRegularSupplemental Questions

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1. * Are you at least 18 years of age?
   • Yes
   • No
2. * Do you have a legal right to work in the United States?
   • Yes
   • No
3. * The University of South Alabama typically does not sponsor individuals for staff positions. Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status?
   • Yes
   • No
4. * What is the highest level of education you have completed?
   • Less than High School
   • High School Diploma or equivalent
   • Associates Degree
   • Bachelors Degree (or will obtain within 6 months)
   • Masters Degree (or will obtain within 6 months)
   • Terminal Degree (or will obtain within 6 months)
5. * How many years of related experience do you have?
   • Less than 1 year
   • Between 1 - 3 years
   • Between 3 - 5 years
   • Between 5 - 7 years
   • More than 7 years
6. * How did you hear about this position?
   • USA website
   • LinkedIn
   • Zip Recruiter
   • Indeed
   • HigherEd Jobs
   • Alabama Career Center / Alabama Works
   • Facebook
   • Word of mouth
   • Other

Applicant Documents Required Documents

Optional Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

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