Assistant Director of Business Operations

University of Richmond

3d•$22 - $25

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the Associate Athletic Director for Business Operations, the Assistant Director of Business Operations facilitates various financial and HR business processes for the Department of Athletics. Additionally, this position will assist coaches and staff with travel coordination. Located just minutes from downtown Richmond, Virginia, the University of Richmond blends the intimacy of a small college with exceptional academic, research, and cultural opportunities usually found only at large institutions. The mission of the University of Richmond is to educate in an academically challenging, intellectually vibrant, and collaborative community dedicated to the holistic development of students and the production of scholarly and creative work. A Richmond education prepares students for lives of purpose, thoughtful inquiry, and responsible leadership in a diverse world. Our strategic priorities are academic excellence, belonging and community, access and affordability, well-being, and experiential learning and community engagement. These priorities, coupled with strong benefits, makes the University of Richmond an employer of choice in the Richmond area. UR is a private, highly selective, liberal arts university with a welcoming spirit that prizes diversity of experience and thought. With more than 60 undergraduate majors and an average undergraduate class size of 15 students, the University provides a collaborative learning and research environment unlike any other in higher education, offering students an extraordinary combination of the liberal arts with law, business, leadership studies, and continuing education. The University of Richmond ranks number 30 among the nation’s best liberal arts colleges by US News and World Report, one of many accolades that showcases Richmond as a premiere place to grow professionally and personally.

Requirements

Demonstrated ability to maintain confidential information
Effective interpersonal skills
Performs work independently with minimal supervision
Possesses a high degree of initiative and attention to detail
Excellent organizational skills
Strong verbal communication and listening skills
Adherence to all applicable NCAA, conference, and institutional rules and regulations is required
A basic knowledge of human resource management is essential to this position
Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of experience and training required
1-2 years in higher education, with a strong preference for athletic administration experience preferred