Associate Athletic Director of Budget and Finance

The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina is accepting applications for an Associate Athletic Director of Budget and Finance. This position will provide administrative and analytical support to the athletic director regarding strategic opportunities and resource development and will develop and implement budget and finance policies that help to ensure fiscal responsibility and optimize fiscal position across the department.

Job Responsibilities:

The Citadel, the Military College of South Carolina, invites applications for an Associate Athletic Director for Budget and Finance.  The position reports to The Citadel’s Athletic Director and works closely with the Vice President for Finance and Business. This position will be responsible for oversight of the multi-million dollar athletic department operating and facilities budget.  Will be required to formulate the annual athletic budget by working with the athletic director, coaches, athletic department heads and the college’s central administrative units (including but not limited to the college’s budget office, division of financial services, institutional research, and office of financial aid) to prepare realistic income and expense budget estimates.  Responsible for overseeing execution of the annual athletic budget through supervision of the athletic business manager and overseeing all athletics accounts payable and receivable.

Other responsibilities include the management of contracts; working with the senior associate athletic director supervising the head equipment manager to coordinate/negotiate the department-wide apparel contract and provide oversight of all apparel/equipment budgets; act as the liaison to the college’s procurement services division, payroll, and the treasurer to approve payroll, requisitions, travel vouchers, and internal payment requests; ensure deposits are made to appropriate income accounts.

This position provides oversight of all athletic budgets through:

1.Manages accounts payable and billing for Athletics; invoices, reimbursements, vendor payments and interdepartmental transactions.

2.Providing advice and technical assistance to the athletic director, coaches, and athletics department heads regarding compliance with budgetary best practices

3. Establishing financial policies for the department in accordance with college/state policies and procedures and other best administrative practices

4. Responsible for preparation of budget execution reports; communicates directly and regularly with the athletic director, coaches, athletic department heads, and the college’s central administrative units and providing appropriate analysis to these stakeholders

5. Serves as the athletic liaison to human resources, financial aid and facilities & engineering; works on timely resolutions of personnel, student support and facilities related matters.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration or related field
• 3-5 years of recent professional experience in a budgeting, accounting or finance environment
•   Competency with Microsoft Office products including Excel, Word, SharePoint, and Power Point
•   Excellent communication skills and can-do attitude
•   Ability to lead and collaborate well with other departments
•   Ability to work towards institutional goals and deliver advice/solutions through diplomatic action and teamwork
•   Self-starting, proactive problem solver
•   Experience managing multiple, high profile/high impact projects in a demanding work environment
•   Experience delivering timely, high-profile work products to senior leadership

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or another related field
• Progressive combined education/experience in public budgeting, finance, policy, higher education, and/or evaluation/policy research and analysis
• Proficiency with report writing software and Banner systems

Benefits of Working at The Citadel

• Extensive Health Plans
• Great Retirement Options
• Tuition Waiver Program
• Tuition Exchange for Dependents
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Discounts
• Isle of Palms Beach Club
• Swain Family Boat Center
• Community Service Opportunities
• Mentor/Mentee Program
• Read more about our benefits, on our HR website

About The Citadel College

The Citadel, also known as the Military College of South Carolina, is a public senior military college located in Charleston, South Carolina. Founded in 1842, The Citadel has a rich history and educational reputation. With our current location on the banks of the Ashley River in downtown Charleston, you are close to great restaurants, shopping and much more. Ranked #1 Public College in the South (U.S. News & World Report, 2022) for schools with up to a master’s degree, the opportunities are endless.

There are about 2,300 undergraduate students who make up the South Carolina Corps of Cadets. Out of the Corps of Cadets, 1 out of 3 graduates earn a military commission. Students can choose from 31 Majors, 57 Minors, pre-health professions, and pre-law (a concentration in political science). The 11:1 student-to-faculty ratio guarantees students a quality education. Another 1,000 students attend the Graduate College, evening and online programs.