Athletic Business Manager
12/17/2010 7:00:00 AM | Terrapin Athletics
Dec. 17, 2010
POSITION VACANCY
POSITION TITLE: Athletic Business Manager/ (Assistant)
DEPARTMENT: Intercollegiate Athletics
CATEGORY: Full-time, Exempt (100045)
UNIVERSITY: The University of Maryland is among the most comprehensive and successful athletic programs in the United States with 27 sports and an annual expense budget of approximately $55 million. The University is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is located on a beautiful campus located eight miles north of the nation's capital and near Columbia, Maryland, which was recently listed as the #2 "Best Place to Live" by Money Magazine. The Athletic Program has won 21 national championships over the last 16 years and is a charter member of the Atlantic Coast Conference. Currently, 78 of the University's academic programs are in their respective Top 25 nationally.
RESPONSIBILITIES: The Athletic Business Manager is responsible for assisting the Associate Director of Athletics for Business in the overall financial and business management of the department. Responsibilities include: daily entry into and monthly reconciling of charges to the Paciolan Accounting System; preparation and distribution of monthly financial statements; review and reconciliation of monthly departmental working fund statements; oversight of all purchase orders for the department along with associated invoices; serving as the primary liaison with the University's Department of Transportation, Department of Procurement and Supply, and Accounts Payable; monthly reconciliation of Diner's Club departmental travel card; assistance with preparation of financial statements for annual NCAA agreed upon procedures review; oversight of student employees and coordinating of student work schedules. This individual will assist the Associate AD for Business and Sr. Associate AD for Business/CFO with special projects as needed and perform other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree required, preferably in a business related field. Master's degree preferred. Candidate must have 3-5 years of experience, preferably in a collegiate athletic business office, as well as familiarity with the Paciolan Accounting System. Strong oral and written communication skills required.
SALARY: Commensurate with experience
POSITION AVAILABLE: Immediately
APPLICATION: Submit applications electronically at http://jobs.umd.edu. Search for Position Number 100045. For best consideration applications should include: (1) cover letter, (2) resume, and (3) names and addresses of at least three references. More information on Maryland Athletics can be found at www.umterps.com.
The University of Maryland is an EEO/AA employer.
Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
