Business Manager 1- Athletics

Athletic Department Business Manager 1

Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 12,000 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences. Augusta is home to Georgia's only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world-class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today.

The mission of Augusta University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics is to ensure that its athletic programs are operated in conformance with the overall institutional mission. We are committed to the highest standards of sportsmanship, teamwork, scholarship and citizenship. Intercollegiate athletics enhances the university experience of all students, participants and non-participants alike, by developing school spirit and creating a sense of community. Athletics thus serves the university's mission of enhancing the quality of the student experience. Athletic programs entertain and enrich the university's community and the people of the CSRA, therefore contributing to the outreach mission of the university.

The Business Manager 1 position manages all matters of financial reporting, budgeting, contracts, and collection of funds for the Athletic Department.

The duties include, but are not limited to:

• DEVELOP AND ANNUAL ATHLETIC OPERATING BUDGET: Coordinate with all coaches and staff the preparation of each individual sport operating budget in a timely manner. Obtain pertinent information from the USG comptroller, Vice Presidents of Business and Student Services, financial aid, budget director and athletic director for planning and estimation of revenue and expenses. Present or assist presentation and discussion of athletic operating budget to USG Athletic committee, USG officers, coaches and staff. Distribute final approved budget to all USG offices, coaches and staff in a timely manner.
• MONITOR AND CONTROL ALL REVENUE AND EXPENDITURES OF THE ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT: Review monthly financial statements to determine if surpluses or deficits are developing within each sport and administrative areas of the athletic budget. Approve purchase request, invoices, check & travel request, and miscellaneous expenditures on a daily basis. Review and approve all contracts - maintenance, transportation, advertising, insurance, etc. Evaluate athletic administrative procedures and update in accordance with USG, PBC, and NCAA rules and regulations. Prepare and submit timely budget amendments and journal entries to keep financial reports accurate and complete.
• COORDINATE THE COLLECTION OF REVENUE AND OTHER MONEY PROCESSED THROUGH ATHLETICS: Maintain an accounting method to reconcile gate receipts with tickets sales. Coordinate the billing and receipts of advertising revenue, Jaguar Club memberships, and travel advances. Review game contracts for collection of guarantees. Request and monitor transfer of funds from USG foundation involving scholarships and other funds. Monitor fundraiser collections via agency accounts and reconcile.
• COORDINATE THE PROCESSING OF ATHLETIC GRANT-IN-AID: Work in cooperation with coaches, compliance officer, Athletic Director and Financial Aid Office to process timely athletic scholarships Review each athletic scholarship awarded amount per program's budget. Keep records of each scholarship award and provide assistance to financial aid, bookstore and business office when questions arise.
• PREPARE FINANCIAL REPORTS AS REQUIRED BY NCAA, PBC, USG AND OTHER GROUPS: Submit accurate and complete data in a timely manner. Review data with Athletic director before submitting outside the athletic department. Plan, coordinate and effectively communicate group efforts with staff and coaches within athletics.
• OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES: Perform all other duties as assigned by Athletic Director.

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in business or related discipline and 2 years of administrative and management experience.

Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations. Ability to understand financial statements and general accounting functions.

KNOWLEDGE Knowledge of standard accounting practices. SKILLS Excellent verbal/written communication, interpersonal, time-management, detailed-oriented and organizational skills. ABILITIES Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other computer software/databases. Ability to exercise sound judgment; manage multiple tasks and maintain confidentiality. Ability to work in a team environment.

Shift: Days; M-F (Work outside of normal business hours may be required) Pay Band: B12 Salary: $62,300.00/annually Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum-midpoint) of the position Recruitment Period: 8/11/2026 -Until Filled Augusta University offers a variety of benefits to full-time benefits-eligible employees and some of our half-time (or more) employees. Benefits that may be elected could include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), as well as earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays. Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program.

All candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University. All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive [patient, student, employee, financial, business, etc.] information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during the course of their employment and beyond.

This position will require the acquisition of a P-Card and/or handle cash, credit or other sensitive information and will require a satisfactory Consumer Credit check as a condition of employment.

This position is also responsible for promoting a customer-friendly environment and providing superior service to our patients, students, faculty, and employees. "Augusta University is a patient-and family-centered care institution, where employees partner every day with patients and families for success." Augusta University is a tobacco-free environment, and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited.

Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.