Administrative Skills, Analysis Skills, Athletics, Budget Forecasting, Budget Management, Budgeting, Business Operations, Business Services, Centralized Operations/Management, Conferences, Data Quality, Documentation, Financial Accounting, Financial Control, Financial Management, Financial Planning, Financial Policies, Financial Procedures, Financial Reporting, Financial Services, Fund Accounting, Grant Writing, High School Diploma, Lift/Move 25 Pounds, NCAA Regulations, Operational Expenditure (OPEX), Operational Improvement, Operational Strategy, Operations Planning, Process Improvement, Purchase Orders, Recreation, Restricted Funds, Sports Management, Strategic Planning, Systems Administration/Management, Team Player, Willing to Travel
Position Details
Position Information
Position Title Athletics Budget Administrator FLSA Classification EX Reports to Director of Athletics and Recreation Salary Range G Weeks Per Year 52 Work Week 40 hours (minimum) Position Summary
Assumes responsibility for actively engaging and supporting the planning and budgeting operations of the University's Athletics program in an effort to ensure prudent fiscal oversight as well as effective and efficient business operations. Handles highly sensitive information with confidentiality and tact. Performs all duties in full support of the University's mission, goals of the NCAA and respective Athletics conferences. Understands that the positive and effective execution of these duties are instrumental to the quality of the student-athlete experience.
Hiring Range Starting salary is budgeted between $45,868 and $57,336, depending upon experience
Key Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Assists in implementing short and long-range financial planning initiatives for complex financial, business and administrative services and systems utilized within the department in collaboration with the Athletic Director. Assists with developing, implementing and maintaining cost-effective operational approaches to the Athletics budget management.
- Prepares statistical and financial reports to be used in the decision making process for consideration by the Athletics Director or their designee. Reviews budgetary projections against actual operating results, identifying potential discrepancies for follow by the Athletic Director or designee.
- Serves as the centralized point for operational expenditures, grants and/or personnel transactions within the department. Maintains budgets, including restricted funds, for the Department of Athletics. Under the supervision of the Athletics Director, appropriates money for anticipated and unanticipated goods and services purchased for necessary Department items, initiating and/or approving budget transfers and purchase orders as necessary and/or appropriate.
- Collaborates effectively and efficiently with other areas of campus in submitting external grant proposals. Compiles pertinent information in the grant proposal and submittal process. In collaboration with principal investigators (PI's) and/or pertinent stakeholders, develops and maintains supporting documentation for internal and external grants and contracts.
- Analyzes, monitors and oversees the use of financial, business, fund accounting and administrative services systems across the department. Implements system upgrades and recommends new systems as necessary and/or appropriate. Enforces University, collegiate, NCAA and financial controls, policies and procedures to ensure the integrity of these systems in compliance with established data integrity standards. Actively supports the analysis, recommendation and implementation of business process improvement efforts to ensure the proper use of technology and improve operational effectiveness as necessary and/or appropriate.
- Establishes, cultivates and maintains effective working relationships with various internal constituents including, but not limited to, the Provost's Office, Financial Accounting Services, the Budget Office, Payroll and the Office of Sponsored Programs regarding collegiate financial and budgetary planning and implementation efforts. Must be knowledgeable of and comply with NCAA regulations.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number PS1188P Working Conditions
Normal office situation. Requires travel, including overnight stays
Education
Bachelor's Degree preferred. Years of experience may be counted in lieu of the degree requirement.
Physical Effort
Typically sitting at a desk or table. Light lifting or carrying, 25 lbs or less.
Special Skills
The ability to work effectively with diverse groups.
Desired Start Date 07/01/2026 Position End Date (if temporary) Close Date Open Until Filled No Special Instructions Summary Quick Link for Internal Postings https://hartford.peopleadmin.com/postings/7691
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Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents
Optional Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Letter of Recommendation - Staff
- Statement on Inclusive Excellence and Belonging