Assistant Director for Athletics Business Services - 999390
- Athletic Business/Ticket Office
- Staff, full-time (32+ hours per week)
Title: Assistant Director Athletic Business Services - 999390
Position Number: 999390
Unit/Department: Athletic Business/Ticket Office
FTE: 1.0
Salary: Commensurate with Experience.
Department Summary:
Drake University's Athletics Department competes in the Missouri Valley Conference at the NCAA Division I level. Bulldog student-athletes thrive in the classroom and their respective field of play. Drake Athletics sport programs are considered Des Moines’ Hometown Team.
The department culture is predicated on a common value statement known as The Bulldog Way written by coaches, staff, and student-athletes. This intentional commitment to a championship culture is led by integrity, excellence, wanting the best for and best from one another, and aspiring to greatness provides a foundation for student-athletes, coaches, and athletics staff to study, work, and play.
Job Summary:
Drake University is seeking an Assistant Director of Athletics Business Services to join its athletic department administration. This individual will report to the Associate Athletics Director of Finance and Operations. The Assistant Director of Athletics Business Services will be responsible for administering and coordinating business and fiscal affairs for Drake Athletics, including coordinating daily transactions, budget management for multiple units, and reconciling financial data.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience or aspirations in collegiate athletics preferred
Knowledge of basic fiscal and budget principles and functions preferred
Strong organizational and communication skills
Job Duties:
All of the job duties described below require an understanding of and compliance with the rules of the NCAA, the Missouri Valley Conference, Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference, the Pioneer Football League and/or the Summit League and Drake University.
- 40% - Assist in administering and coordinating fiscal and administrative functions for Drake Athletics, including budget management for multiple units and reconciling financial data. - (Essential)
- 20% - Provide daily transactional oversight for Drake Athletics, including all subdepartments and teams. - (Essential)
- 15% - Oversee university purchasing cards for Drake Athletics, from advising new cardholders to reviewing and reconciling month-end transactions for all cardholders. - (Essential)
- 5% - Prepare monthly financial reports for budget managers and athletic coaches. - (Essential)
- 5% - Provide guidance to coaches and staff members on university, NCAA, and conference business policies and procedures. - (Essential)
- 5% - Assist coaches and administrators in travel advance and travel reimbursement processes - (Essential)
- 5% - Assist Associate Athletics Director of Finance and Operations with preparation and management of annual budget for Athletics - (Essential)
- 5% - Organize and maintain all records and copies of financial data by fiscal year and provide documentation and reports for annual external financial audit. - (Essential)
- Perform other duties as assigned. - (Essential)
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Applicants should complete the online application, submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three (3) reference.
Review of Applications Begins:
Review of applications will begin immediately.
For faculty positions, selection will depend on the receipt of recommendation confirming the candidate's scholarly achievements and teaching abilities and/or on the candidate's satisfactory passing of a teaching demonstration if selected for an on-campus interview. For staff positions, selection will depend upon careful review of each applicant’s references, education, and, if applicable, experience.
About Drake:
Drake University is recognized as a top private university in the Midwest. Drake is a midsize university in Des Moines, Iowa, with an increasingly diverse student body. We are deeply committed to equity and inclusion and creating a sense of belonging for all members of the campus community—faculty, staff, and students alike. More than 900 faculty and staff are part of the Bulldog pack, a close-knit group of colleagues enthusiastic about preparing students to be global citizens and leaders, challenging assumptions. Drake University is not only an outstanding institution of higher learning, it is also a wonderful place to work. We are enthusiastically committed to welcoming new ideas and people into the fold, and to retaining and rewarding stellar employees.
All positions at Drake provide opportunities to contribute to Drake University’s core mission of creating an exceptional learning environment that prepares students of all backgrounds for meaningful lives and professional accomplishments.
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion at Drake:
At Drake University, we don’t just accept differences—we celebrate them, we support them, and we thrive on them for the benefit of our students, our employees, and our community. Drake University is proud to support an equal opportunity, diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. In fact, the celebration of diversity and inclusion are embedded in our Core Values. Learn more about our DEI commitment and efforts here.
We welcome applicants of diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. If you are a member of a socially or historically underrepresented or marginalized group or you have actively demonstrated a commitment to diversity and inclusion, we strongly encourage you to apply. If you are a member of one of the equity groups identified by applicable law, we encourage you to self-identify, where requested in our online application system.
Drake University is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations in its services, programs, activities, education, and employment for individuals with disabilities. If you would benefit from an accommodation at any point in the recruitment process (including using our online application process), please contact Drake Human Resources (ph: 515.271.3133; e: jobs@drake.edu) and let us know how we can assist you.
At Drake University, we highly value a diverse, inclusive workforce. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We stand firmly against discrimination including on the basis of race, color, national origin, creed, religion, age, disability, sex, pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, or any characteristic protected by law.
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