Assistant Athletic Director Business and Finance

Florida International University is a top public university that drives real talent and innovation in Miami and globally. Very high research (R1) activity and high social mobility come together at FIU to uplift and accelerate learner success in a global city by focusing in the areas of environment, health, innovation, and justice. Today, FIU has two campuses and multiple centers. FIU serves a diverse student body of more than 56,000 and 290,000 Panther alumni. U.S. News and World Report places dozens of FIU programs among the best in the nation, including international business at No. 2. Washington Monthly Magazine ranks FIU among the top 20 public universities contributing to the public good.

Manages daily operations and financial impact of sport team activities in assigned area and oversees the coordination of travel for intercollegiate athletics Teams. Assists with the development and implementation of sports budgets and forecasting. Assists Coaches in the coordination, processing, and financial management of all travel and non-travel related activities. Oversees and manages the day-to-day fiscal responsibilities of the FIU Athletics travel department for intercollegiate events, recruiting trips and away games.

• This role includes, but is not limited to implementing strategies, procedures, and processes based on best practices to improve operating standards.
• Creates Travel Authorizations and Expense Reports for travel activities of assigned sports/departments.
• Provides training and support to Directors of Operations for assigned sports for team travel and non-travel related financial responsibilities as well as auditing and reviewing work output.
• Coordinates and facilitates travel and expense training and workshop as requested. Adheres to all State of Florida, University, NCAA, Conference USA, and department rules and policies.
• Implements FIU policies and procedures in the day-to-day operations of assigned activities, included, but not limited to, team operation and travel, creating purchase orders, invoice processing, and proper record keeping and tracking.
• Oversees the development, implementation, and day to day tracking and forecasting of assigned sports budgets.
• Processes or initiates the creation of ID transfers, journal entries, approval of intercompany billing, and invoice processing.
• Utilize the University's Total Contract Management software for the initiation, processing and execution of contracts with vendors as needed.
• May represent the Senior Associate Athletic Director in committee meetings or matters related to sport operations/travel.
• Follow FIU procedures in the execution of purchasing requirements.
• Prepares financial analysis, reports, and metrics.
• Works with internal and external auditors as needed.
• Serves as the University's credit card holder and approver for departmental transactions. Adheres to University's credit card policies and procedures.
• Supervises and provides guidance to assigned staff.
• Assists with the development and implementation of the Athletic wide budget.
• Analyzes develops, and implements more streamlined and efficient processes for handling travel transactions within the current University systems, with a focus on reducing paper-based workflows and maximizing automation.
• Oversees travel related foundation reimbursement transactions process.

Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area of specialization and four (4) years of experience or Master's degree in an appropriate area of specialization and two (2) years of appropriate experience.

Administrative

• Begin time: 8:30 AM
• End time: 5:00 PM

Expanded Background Check

• Ability to work evenings and weekends.
• Ability to work flexible hours as needed.

Prospective Employee

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To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. All applicants are required to complete the online application including work history and educational details (if applicable), even when attaching a resume.

*This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.

Current Employee

As a current employee, you must log into Employee Self Service (ESS) to apply for this and any other internal career opportunity of interest. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications".

To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume/ curriculum vitae, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.

*This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.

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