Associate Director, Athletics – Development & Finance

Cal Poly•San Luis Obispo, CA

6d•$85,000 - $95,000

About The Position

Under the general direction of the Senior Associate Athletic Director of Development and the Senior Associate Athletic Director of Business & Finance, this position manages and administers the day-to-day financial and administrative operations supporting Athletics Development and Business & Finance. The role oversees fiscal activities, budget planning and analysis, financial controls and transactions, donor-funded endowments, and pledge schedules for athletics facility capital projects.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university, or equivalent.
Three years of progressively responsible professional experience in development, fundraising, donor relations, marketing, planned giving, and/or budget and financial management.
Additional qualifying professional experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

Manage and monitor fiscal activities for Athletics Development and Finance; advise department leadership on financial matters; serve as the primary resource for budget reporting and analysis; and present findings and recommendations to support planning and strategic initiatives.
Manage the development and administration of departmental budgets in partnership with executive leadership; evaluate funding needs and resource allocations; establish budget priorities consistent with operational objectives; and recommend resource allocation decisions to leadership.
Implement, maintain, and recommend improvements to internal financial controls and processes; oversee accurate and timely processing of financial transactions using appropriate funding sources; and resolve complex transaction and accounting issues.
Oversee donor-funded endowments supporting scholarships and departmental operations; coordinate annual distribution planning with Athletics Development and campus partners; monitor balances and expenditures; and ensure funds are used in accordance with donor restrictions and university policies.
Develop and maintain pledge schedules and payoff timelines for athletics facility capital projects; report expected receipts, outstanding commitments, cash flow, and potential funding gaps to management.