Associate Athletic Director / Finance

About Siena University:

Located in Loudonville, New York - just 10 minutes from the state capital of Albany - Siena empowers more than 3,400 students each year through a transformative journey we call the Education for a Lifetime. All members of the Siena University community work together to advance the University's mission to graduate Saints intent on making the world more just, peaceful, and humane. The Franciscan tradition, upon which Siena was founded, permeates throughout campus life. All community members are valued for their unique worth and recognized for their specific contributions toward the greater good. That spirit of belonging and respect reverberates across our 174-acre campus, which is ranked among the 50 most beautiful college campuses in the country by Cond Nast.

Siena is leading the way in Catholic, liberal arts education, and the national rankings help tell our story. Siena ranks number one in New York for job placement; top 10 among all Catholic University in the country; and among the top three percent of all institutions in the U.S according to the Wall Street Journal. It has always been our community of dedicated and passionate Saints who make this campus a coveted destination to work, live, and learn. We hope you'll consider joining us.

Job Description:

Reporting to VP/Director of Athletics, Associate Athletic Director / Finance is responsible for all of the department's financial and business operations. This position leads the department in the stewardship of resources to include forecasting, monitoring and reporting of budgets and strategic allocation of resources. The Associate AD oversees the day-to-day function of the business operations and aspects of athletics financial compliance. As a member of the department's senior leadership team, the Associate AD provides input into department-wide strategy.

Main Responsibilities:

• Lead the department's strategic planning around Athletics operating budget, including revenue forecasting and resource allocation and revenue generation.
• Responsible for resource allocation and stewardship of the department funds.
• Manage endowed funds, donations and NCAA/MAAC revenue distribution.
• Negotiate and manage vendor contracts (e.g. apparel, multimedia rights)
• Oversee of business operations, team operation and provide support for compliance.
• Collaborate with the Finance Office on budget preparation and completion of required NCAA, MAAC and institutional reporting.
• Collaborate with Human Resources on hiring and other employment-related processes for Athletics.  
• Supervise the assistant director/business operations and head coaches for assigned sports.

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree
• At least one to three years of relevant experience in finance, accounting and /or business operations
• Professional experience developing, forecasting, and implementing budgets.
• Proficiency with Google Suite and / or MS Office products
• Demonstrated ability to effectively collaborate with internal and external stakeholders 
• Candidates must possess a valid NYS driver's license and insurability at the time of appointment and throughout employment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting or a related field.
• Experience working in an higher education Athletics department
• Familiarity with Athletics' business operations
• Knowledge of NCAA rules and reporting requirements
• Experience working with Ellucian Banner or another ERP system

Additional Information:

Pay Rate: $78,700

*The hiring pay rate above represents the University's good faith estimate at the time of posting in compliance with the Albany County Salary Transparency Law.

Siena University offers a generous benefit package to eligible full-time employees. The highlights include:

• Retirement plan contribution equal to 10% of compensation (as defined under the plan) after meeting the plan's eligibility requirements
• Tuition reimbursement and exchange opportunities for eligible employees, spouses, and dependents
• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Eligible University employees enjoy a work schedule that includes half-day Fridays in the summer and an expansive holiday schedule, including up to two weeks off during winter break
• Other perks currently include complimentary breakfast Thursdays in the dining hall, access to University community lectures and productions, complimentary University gym and library memberships, discounted and complimentary tickets to Siena Division I sporting events, and more.

Siena University is a Franciscan and Catholic institution and expects members of its community to be knowledgeable about its mission and to make a positive contribution to that mission.

Siena cares for and values each member of its workforce and actively supports upward mobility. We are a community of Siena Saints, and as we often say, the world needs more Saints!

Siena University is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Application Instructions:

Please submit a cover letter, resume and contact information for three references.

A background screening is required for finalist applicants for all University positions.

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