Coordinator of Business Operations, Athletics

Drexel University • Philadelphia, PA

1d • $45,330 - $68,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The primary function of this position is to coordinate business operations in the Intercollegiate Athletics department. This position will be responsible for managing a portfolio of Drexel’s 18 varsity sports to organize team travel, meals, vendor payments, and budget management to support and enhance the student-athlete experience.

Requirements

• Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree or the equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Experience working in an office/administrative setting, preferably with office finance and operations.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, including proficiency in Excel.
• Strong customer service and organizational skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously

Nice To Haves

• 1 year of experience in Athletics Business Office or related
• Strong sense of finance and operations processes and functions gained from work experience and coursework
• Valid Driver's License
• Ability to work as part of a team

Responsibilities

• Manage team travel for a portfolio of Drexel's 18 Division 1 varsity teams, including transportation, lodging, logistics, and payment of travel-related expenditures. Specific management of the group transportation process.
• Coordinate with respective coaches to schedule the distribution and reconciliation of appropriate meal money.
• Negotiate with travel vendors/partners where opportunities exist to save the Athletic department on travel expenses. Reconcile travel expenses after each trip.
• Assist with developing budgets for team travel.
• Assist with business functions including purchase orders and invoicing for portfolio of teams/units.
• Make deposits and assist with specific revenue reconciliation.
• Assist with review of staff expense reports.
• Help coordinate payment of game officials for portfolio of teams.
• Coordinate with coaches, staff, and university caterer and/or outside vendors to provide preseason, pregame, and break meals for athletic teams.
• Strategize with Athletic department staff to identify and implement opportunities to improve operational efficiency.
• Communicate with university departments to fulfill job responsibilities.
• Assist with data analysis and preparing reports.
• Other duties and special projects as assigned

Benefits

• Compensation for this grade ranges from $45,330 - $68,000 per year.
• The offered rate for this position will vary based on the successful candidate’s qualifications and experience, department budget, and an internal equity review.
• Professional Staff salary structure and Compensation Guidelines & Policies for more details on Drexel’s compensation framework.
• Drexel’s Benefits Brochure

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level