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Athletics Business Manager

@ Mississippi Valley State University
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Itta Bena, Mississippi, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities:Managing budgets, Processing payments, Coordinating travel
Requirements Summary:Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, sports management, or related field; experience in athletic administration, business management, or accounting; NCAA knowledge; proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel; experience with financial systems (e.g., Banner).
Technical Tools Mentioned:Microsoft Office Suite, Excel, Banner
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Job Description
Position: Athletics Business Manager
Job Description:
The Athletics Business Manager oversees the daily fiscal operations, budgetary management, and administrative business functions of the athletic department. This position ensures compliance with all university, state, and NCAA policies. The manager works closely with coaching staff, administrators, and the university business office to manage travel, procure goods, process payments, and develop operating budgets.

Key Responsibilities
  • Budget Management & Financial Analysis: Develop, monitor, and manage the annual operating budgets for the athletic department and all individual sports programs.
  • Fiscal Operations: Process purchase requisitions, authorize payment of invoices, and manage accounts payable/receivable.
  • Travel and Logistics: Coordinate team travel logistics, including transportation, housing, and meals, auditing expenditures for compliance.
  • Compliance and Reporting: Assist with NCAA, EADA, and university compliance reporting on operational revenue and expenses.
  • Contracting and Procurement: Secure bids, negotiate contract pricing with vendors, and prepare Request for Proposal (RFP) documents.
  • Staff/Assistant Supervision: Supervise student assistants or junior staff, including training and work assignments.
  • Revenue Generation Support: Assist with ticketing reports, marketing partnerships, and fundraising revenue reports and projects
  • Game day operations staff support: Assist with game day operations as needed
  • Other duties as assigned by athletic director