Assistant AD/Associate AD for Administration & Business Strategy

The Virginia Military Institute athletics department is seeking a positive, accountable, organized, team-oriented individual to serve as a key member of the department’s executive leadership team. The Assistant Athletic Director/ Associate Athletic Director of Administration & Business Strategy must possess the ability to be a self-starter, strong communicator, resourceful and can lead multiple groups and projects on a consistent basis. The primary role of the Assistant Athletic Director/ Associate Athletic Director Administration & Business Strategy is to manage and supervise various aspects of VMI Athletics’ internal functions which include but are not limited to: Financial Management, Business Office, Human Resources, Sports Performance and Sport Oversight.

Job Responsibilities
• Oversee all aspects of the Athletics Business Office to include, but not limited to, budget development, staff development, fiscal management and financial reporting (EADA, NCAA).
o Ensure departmental compliance with all procurement and travel policies.
• Direct and manage the Athletics Department’s $18M operating budget.
• The position works closely with the Office Finance and Support, Keydet Club and Alumni Agencies in the preparation and monitoring of the departmental budget and financial service activities.
• Manage the execution of operational agreements and partnerships with external vendors.
• Involvement in monetary guarantees and /or NCAA stipends and assistance with preparation of various contracts as necessary.
• Works with each sport and support to unit review needs and assess priorities based on funding.
• Lead Athletics HR functions, including recruitment, hiring process, onboarding, and employee relations.
• Ensure compliance with VMI HR policies, procedures, and employment standards.
• Partner with HR on performance management, conflict resolution, and professional development initiatives for Athletics department.
• Manage and support sports performance staff.
• Assist with game day administration support.
• Serve as sport administrator as directed by the Athletics Director.
• Serve as a member of the Executive Leadership team and Senior Leadership Team, contributing to long-term strategic planning and decision-making.
• Other duties as assigned by Athletics Director

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, sport management, or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of leadership experience in business administration or financial management in a college athletics department or conference office.
• Demonstrated experience in budgeting, financial management, reporting and internal controls.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and monitor revenue and expenditure budgets.
• Good knowledge of HR practices, contracts management and organizational operations.
• Familiarity with NCAA and conference financial and compliance regulations.
• Proficient in Excel.

Additional Considerations

• Experience in higher education athletics administration preferred.

Special Instructions

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