Assistant Athletic Director for Financial Planning & Analysis

Job Description Summary

Organization's Summary Statement: This position serves as Assistant Athletic Director for Financial Planning & Analysis and plays a key leadership role in strategic financial management, forecasting, and compliance for the Athletics Department. Working closely with executive staff, head coaches, and central university units, the role leads the annual zero-based budgeting process and multi-year operating and capital financial plans. The position is responsible for comprehensive financial reporting, capital project accounting, and leading mandatory regulatory reporting for the NCAA and Big Ten. Additionally, this role oversees Workday financial process approvals, ensures adherence to GAAP and institutional controls, and delivers ongoing budget training and policy guidance across the department

Physical Demands: The position requires prolonged sitting and computer use, as well as the ability to operate standard office equipment with manual dexterity. The role involves occasional standing or walking to attend meetings or conduct orientations and may require lifting light office materials (up to 20 pounds). Visual acuity and effective verbal and auditory communication are essential to review critical data and interact with employees in person, by phone, or virtually.


Licenses/ Certifications: NA

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. 

Experience: Six (6) years of experience in an athletics or higher education setting. One (1) year of supervisory experience.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

Knowledge of intercollegiate athletics administrative structure and responsibilities. 

Knowledge of best practices in supervision and communication.  

Skill in oral and written communication.

Skill in the use of Microsoft Office and Google Suite products.

Ability to multitask and prioritize within unit and department environment as well manage large-scale athletics-related projects.   

Additional Job Details

Preferences: Prior professional experience working specifically within a Division I (or collegiate) athletics business office, understanding NCAA/conference compliance rules, and managing athletic travel budgets.

Required Application Materials: Resume, Cover Letter, and References (3)

Best Consideration Date: November 18, 2026

Posting Close Date: NA

Open Until Filled: Yes

 

Job Risks

Not Applicable to This Position

Financial Disclosure Required

No

Department

PRES-ICA-Director's Office/Admin

Worker Sub-Type

Staff Regular

Salary Range

$98,000 – $109,000

Background Checks

Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding disclosable background check information. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.

Employment Eligibility

The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization.  Failure to complete employment eligibility verification or reverification within the timeframe set forth by law may result in suspension or termination of employment.

EEO Statement

The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please read the University’s Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy.

Title IX Non-Discrimination Notice

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