Aug. 21, 2012

POSITION VACANCY

POSITION TITLE:              Assistant Business Manager

DEPARTMENT:                  Intercollegiate Athletics

CATEGORY:                       Full-time, Exempt (100046)

RESPONSIBILITIES:     The Assistant Business Manager is responsible for assisting the Associate Director of Athletics for Business in the overall financial and business management of the department, specifically as it relates to the University of Maryland College Park Foundation and the University System of Maryland Foundation. Responsibilities include:  reconciling all deposits and payments to and from foundation accounts; monthly and annual reporting on all foundation accounts; processing deposits from Intercollegiate Athletics into accounts at each respective foundation  as well as miscellaneous state deposits; overseeing all cash disbursements from all foundation accounts; serving as the primary liaison with each respective foundation; assisting with  registration and revenue management at various special events; generating profit and loss reports for special events; assisting with booking airline travel with state-approved travel agencies; organizing bi-weekly payroll checks for distribution; entering appointments into payroll and human resources system for new hires.  In addition, this individual will assist the Associate AD for Business with monthly budget reports and financial forecasts for internal and external constituencies of Maryland athletics. This individual will also work on special projects for the  Associate AD for Business and the Chief Operating Officer/Deputy Athletic Director as needed and perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:     Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Accounting, Finance, or related field.  Must have 3-5 years of experience, preferably in a collegiate athletic business office or other athletic related organization’s business unit.  An advanced degree may be substituted for one year of work experience.  Strong oral and written communication skills.  Preference will be given to candidates familiar with the Paciolan Accounting System as well as Advance Development System.

SALARY:     Commensurate with experience

POSITION AVAILABLE:     Immediately

APPLICATION:    Submit applications electronically at jobs.umd.edu . Search for Position Number 100046.  For best consideration applications should include: (1) cover letter, (2) resume, and (3) names and addresses of at least three references. More information on Maryland Athletics can be found at www.umterps.com.                                        

The University of Maryland, College Park, actively subscribes to a policy of equal employment opportunity, and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, age, sex, color, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, religion, ancestry or national origin, marital status, genetic information, or political affiliation. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply.