Associate Athletic Director, Business Services

Application Review Date: 9/20/2025

Campus Location: Radford City - Main Campus

Job Description

Reporting to the Director of Athletics, the Associate Athletics Director for Business Services is responsible for the administration, management, and communication of the department's budget, internal control monitoring and fiscal processes. This position works closely with the Division of Finance and Administration in the preparation and monitoring of the departmental budget and financial service activities. Additionally, this position prepares all financial reports and documents and ensures required compliance. This includes but is not limited to oversight of department financial audits, financial reports and other documentation required to comply with any and all University, Conference, Commonwealth, NCAA, Education Department and U.S. Government policies and regulation including annual EADA reports. This position serves as a member of Athletics Department Leadership Team as well as a Sports Administrator.

Required Qualifications

Demonstrated experience in departmental budgeting and financial management, planning and reporting. Experience collecting, analyzing and interpreting financial data; drawing conclusions; and making budget recommendations. Experience in monitoring annual budget, analyzing past trends and projecting future needs to forecast and manage the athletics budget. Independently manage projects, conduct research, analyze findings and prepare statistical reports. Demonstrated proficiency with current office software such as, Microsoft Office and spreadsheet programs. Demonstrated ability to exercise independent judgment and discretion and interact effectively with multiple constituencies, both internal and external, to execute job responsibilities. Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to interact and communicate professionally and effectively at all levels within the organization, including executive level management and senior leadership, and individuals of diverse backgrounds.

Preferred Qualifications:

Demonstrated administrative responsibility in higher education or college athletics. Broad understanding of higher education issues in operations, and knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations applicable to a higher education environment, and/or working knowledge of NCAA athletics. Data retrieval experience with programming tools that access hierarchical and relational databases. Experience with Banner.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Employment Conditions:

Is this position Grant Funded: No

Is this position restricted: No

Is this position eligible for telework: No

Hours Per Week: 40

Months per Year: 12

Statement of Economic Interest Required: Yes

FLSA Status: Exempt

Work Classification: Administrative & Professional Faculty

Normal Work Schedule:

Employee Classification: 01281

Department: Athletics Business Services

Salary: Commensurate with Experience

Department Contact Name: Nicole Green

Department Contact Phone: 5408316194

Department Contact Email: ndlayton@radford.edu

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Radford University does not discriminate with regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, national origin, religion, or political affiliation in the administration of its educational programs, activities, admission or employment practices.

Clery Statement

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, Radford University publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. The report includes the university’s policies, procedures, and programs concerning safety and security, as well as three years’ of crime statistics for our campus. As a prospective employee, you are entitled to a copy of this report. The report and statistical data can be found online at Radford.edu/police. You may also request a paper copy of the report from the Radford University Police Department located at 810 East Main Street PO Box 6883, Radford, VA, 24142.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

If you are an individual with a disability and desire accommodation in the application process please contact the hiring department.

Criminal Background Check Statement

Radford University is committed to ensuring a safe and secure environment for all employees, students, volunteers, and stakeholders. As part of our hiring and screening process, we conduct criminal background checks in compliance with Virginia Code § 19.2-389 and other applicable state and federal laws. Successful candidates will be required to have a criminal background check.