Title: FP013- Athletic Business Manager

Hiring Range: Commensurate with experience and credentials

Pay Band: 

Agency: Norfolk State University

Location: Norfolk State University

Agency Website: www.nsu.edu

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Norfolk State University, a NCAA Division I institution, is seeking applicants for the Athletics Business Manager. This candidate will assist with the management of the Department of Athletics’ budget, procurement of goods and services, travel, and other business related operations. The position will report to the Assistant Athletics Director.

The candidate will work in conjunction with the Assistant Athletics Director with all business related matters to include but are not limited to: budget development; managing contractual services, supplies, continuous charges, recoveries, and equipment budgets for all departmental auxiliary accounts. Managing team and individual travel; data entry and reconciliation for all travel related expenditures in all departmental accounts; state and foundation deposits and reconciliations; procurement of goods and services; purchasing, and travel card management and reconciliations; maintaining the business office policy and procedures manual; assist with monthly, quarterly and yearly budget reports; assist with game operations; and assist with the preparation of all financial reports. The successful candidate will be responsible to ensure compliance with Federal, Commonwealth of Virginia, University, NCAA and MEAC rules, regulations and policies. Athletics travel may be required.

EEO STATEMENT NSU is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all persons and applicants, without regard to age, color, disability, gender, national origin, political affiliation, genetic information, race, religion, sexual orientation, sex (including pregnancy) or veteran status. NSU encourages and invites minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Candidate must have a Bachelor’s Degree
2. Educational or hands on experience related to financial management and/or accounting
3. Minimum two years’ experience working in an accounting/business operations role
4. Excellent oral and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Must have knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations
2. Experience in financial management or accounting in higher education
3. Experience in managing team/individual travel
4. Experience in procurement card management
5. Familiarity with Colleague Financials and EVA

Special Instructions: 

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.

Contact Information:

Name: Tanesha Chesson

Phone: 7578238764

Email: tdchesson@nsu.edu

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.