Director of Business/Athletics

University of Kentucky   Lexington, KY   Full-time     Education
Posted on April 9, 2024
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Posting Details

Posting Details

Job Title

Director of Business/Athletics

Requisition Number

RE44817

Working Title

Director of Athletics Business Operations

Department Name

12D00:UKAA - Administrative Support

Work Location

Lexington, KY

Grade Level

45

Salary Range

$46,806-77,226/year

Type of Position

Staff

Position Time Status

Full-Time

Required Education

BA

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https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies

Required Related Experience

4 yrs

Required License/Registration/Certification

None.

Physical Requirements

To be able to lift, push or pull objects up to 10 lbs.

Shift

Days.

Job Summary

The University of Kentucky Athletics Business Office is currently accepting applications for the position of Director of Athletic Business Operations. This position reports to the Associate AD for Business Operations and will assist in leading the day-to day operations of the business office. These functions are to assist in the operation and maintenance of fiscal internal controls through daily review of all transactions processed in our department. This review will require not only knowledge of University Rules, but NCAA and SEC rules as well. Will also be the direct supervisor for the Athletics Accounting Coordinator and responsible for hiring and managing all student workers. This position will also serve as our Database Administrator and the primary day-to-day contact with Amazon Business, Active Network, Expensify and PNC support teams. It will manage and monitor all systems and activity to ensure proper policies and procedures have been followed.

IEBC (Internal Employee Being Considered).

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Microsoft Office Suite, SAP, Expensify, Active, PNC Debit Card systems, and Blackbaud.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?

Yes

Preferred Education/Experience

6 years of professional experience in the Athletics industry with a business focus is strongly preferred.

Deadline to Apply

04/15/2024

University Community of Inclusion

The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
  1. * Please select the response that best represents your experience working with the following systems and processes: Active Network, Expensify, Amazon Business and PNC Reloadable Debit Cards.
    • None
    • More than 0, up through 1 year
    • More than 1 year, up through 3 years
    • More than 3 years, up through 5 years
    • More than 5 years
  2. * Please select the response that best represents your experience working in an intercollegiate Athletic Department.
    • None
    • More than 0, up through 1 year
    • More than 1 year, up through 3 years
    • More than 3 years, up through 5 years
    • More than 5 years
  3. * Please select the response that best represents your experience in accounting, finance and/or database management.
    • None
    • More than 0, up through 1 year
    • More than 1 year, up through 3 years
    • More than 3 years, up through 5 years
    • More than 5 years
  4. * As part of the Southeastern Conference, candidates considered for staff or coaching positions within UK Athletics are required to disclose any unethical conduct. Please answer the below questions regarding your personal NCAA record. Have you ever been charged with a violation of NCAA 10.1 Unethical Conduct by the NCAA or any NCAA member institution?
    • Yes
    • No
  5. * Have you ever been charged with a NCAA Level I, II or III, secondary or major violation?
    • Yes
    • No
  6. * Are you currently involved in any pending NCAA investigation, charges and/or violations of NCAA legislation?
    • Yes
    • No
  7. * Has the NCAA Committee on Infractions ever issued you show-cause penalty?
    • Yes
    • No
  8. * If you answered yes, to either of the previous two questions, please list all violations in which you've been charged or were involved. If you answered no to both of the previous questions please type: N/A

    (Open Ended Question)
  9. * I agree to and understand that failure to disclose any NCAA violation or false information regarding my NCAA compliance history will result in removal of my application for consideration.
    • Yes
    • No
  10. * Where did you first see this position advertised other than on UK's online employment system?
    • HigherEdJobs.com
    • Diverseeducation.com (Diverse Issues in Higher Education)
    • HERCjobs.org (Higher Education Recruitment Consortium)
    • InsightIntoDiversity.com
    • Latinosinhighered.com
    • Indeed.com
    • A Colleague, Friend and/or Family Member
    • UK Job Fair
    • None of the Above
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
  1. Resume
Optional Documents
  1. Cover Letter