Athletic Business Manager

Athletic Business Manager

Salary

$40,000.00 - $44,000.00 Annually

Location

Lebanon, IL

Job Type Full-Time Staff Job Number 202600058 Department Athletics Opening Date 10/29/2026 FLSA Exempt

Description

Benefits

• McKendree University, located in Lebanon, IL and home of the Bearcats, invites qualified applicants to join our team. McKendree University offers a competitive compensation and benefits package and the opportunity to influence the future leaders of tomorrow.

• The mission of McKendree University is to provide a high-quality educational experience to outstanding students. We guide our students in the pursuit of academic excellence, which will prepare them for leadership roles in our society. To achieve this end we encourage broader vision, enriched purpose, engagement with community, commitment to responsible citizenship, openness to new ideas and dedication to lifelong learning. In keeping with our history and traditions, we provide our students with a rigorous, broadly based liberal arts curriculum joined with specialization in a specific discipline.

• Position Summary and Key Responsibilities

• Works closely with coaches and administrative staff to develop budgets for each area of the department.

• Supports the Athletic Director with budget analysis and monthly budget reports for each sport.

• Ongoing management of all athletic budgets and advises the Athletic Director on all fiscal matters.

• Performs analysis and recommends strategies on department budget resource allocation.

• Monitors operational and restricted budgets.

• Uses independent judgment in resolution of fiscal and administrative matters.

• Provides regular financial reports to administrators, staff and coaches.

• Processes expense reimbursements, purchasing requisitions, account transfers and deposits.

• Provides analysis, recommendations and documentation to resolve budget issues.

• Engages cross-functional colleagues in decision-making when additional input is required.

• Assists the Director of Athletics in designing and delivering reports and presentations regarding the finances and the working of the department to senior management.

• Conducts research, collects and analyzes data to prepare reports and documents.

• Coaches must submit receipts through ARMS. All receipts must be reviewed for compliance with Business Office requirements and applicable Athletic Department policies before processing.

• Processes and approves credit card expenditures through the Works program.

• Manages the department ticketing system, to include cost benefit analysis, point of contact for software personnel and sales, negotiating contracts, and reconciling and processing billing statements.

• Assist Compliance by updating student statuses in ARMS, comparing ARMS and Admissions rosters, following up with coaches to resolve discrepancies, and updating rosters in Ellucian.

• Reconcile athletics fundraising platform E-Teams, Self-Service and the Athletic Giving Report from Development to ensure all records balance, and email any discrepancies to Development and the Business Office for resolution.

• Assist coaches with air travel and payments.

• Manages petty cash.

• Assists in interviewing, hiring, and training athletic department staff.

• Compiles year-end financial reports for athletic accounts and grants. Analyzes and adjusts end of year budget amounts. Reconciles athletic, camp and restricted accounts. Assists in assembling annual budget for fiscal year.

• Arranges and coordinates meetings and special events for the department.

• Organizes/Arranges schedules, appointments, and travel arrangements for key personnel

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Finance or Accounting or equivalent years of related work experience.
• Five years of progressively responsible experience in finance, accounting, or business office management.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong analytical, organizational, communication and presentation skills are required
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Computer proficient especially with Microsoft Office Suite
• Demonstrate ability to lead
• Ability to contribute to setting and achieving budgets

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters of Business Administration

• Proficiency in Excel, Ellucian Colleague, University Tickets, Works and Compliance Assistant.

• Work Conditions

• Office environment; 40 hours per week. Required to visit other campus offices.

• Required Application Materials

• Cover Letter

• Resume/CV

• Equal Opportunity Employer

• McKendree University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, and other statuses protected by law. This extends to all aspects of the employment relationship, including recruiting, hiring, training, on-the-job treatment, promotion, layoff, and termination.

• McKendree offers a competitive benefits package to our full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, 403(b) deferred compensation retirement plans with matching contributions, and flexible spending accounts. life insurance, and 11 paid holidays.

Full-Time faculty and staff also enjoy:

• FREE tuition upon hire! Spouses and dependents under the age of 26 are also eligible for free undergraduate level courses.

• Complimentary or discounted tickets to our premier performing arts venue, presenting world class dance, drama, classical music and jazz.

• Complimentary tickets for Athletic events.

• Free birthday meal at 1828 Cafe.

• Discounts at the McKendree University Bookstore and so much more.

• To learn more details, review our

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