The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for Senior Associate Athletics Director, Business & Finance [R0151313]

ROLE of the POSITION

The Senior Associate Athletics Director for Business & Finance oversees the budget, fiscal management, and business operations of UNLV Athletics. This position reports directly to the Associate Vice President, Financial Services & Controller, with a dotted-line relationship to the Director of Athletics, and serves on the athletics department executive leadership team with shared responsibility for financial decision-making.

Working closely with the Director of Athletics, UNLV CFO, and UNLV Controller, the Senior Associate Athletics Director plans, monitors, and manages both long-term and day-to-day financial activities. This includes ensuring that senior management, coaches, and unit supervisors are informed of the department’s financial status. The role also ensures that all financial and accounting functions align with university policies and standards, proactively mitigates audit risks, and maintains compliance. Additionally, the incumbent is expected to drive continuous process improvements to enhance operational efficiency and uphold sound business practices.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

This position requires a bachelor’s degree in accounting, business management or related field and 5-7 years of related professional work experience that includes progressively responsible experience in the areas of financial accounting and reporting, cash management and budgeting finance and administration or related; OR master’s degree in accounting, business management or related field and 3-5 year related professional work experience that includes progressively responsible experience in the areas of financial accounting and reporting, cash management and budgeting finance and administration or related from an accredited college or university as recognized by the United States Department of Education and/or the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).

Required Knowledge

• Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB)
• Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB)
• Fund accounting, budget development, and fiscal management to include accounting and/or finance practices and procedures 
• Tax laws, regulations, and principles
• Purchasing and contracting issues, including the latest changes in rules and laws to include system policies, institutional and department policies and procedures, state laws and regulations, as well as Federal laws and regulations, especially the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) 
• Financial system applications
• Advanced business principles and practices
• Compliance and internal controls
• Intercollegiate Athletic Programs
• Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act (EADA Report)
• NCAA rules and regulations
• NCAA Annual Reports
• NCAA Agree-Upon Procedures Report (AUP Report)

Credentials must be obtained prior to the employment start date.

COMMITMENT to DIVERSITY and CAMPUS VALUES

A successful candidate will support diversity, equity, and inclusiveness and contribute to a respectful, positive work environment. They will use our Campus Values to guide their decisions and actions and demonstrate our Rebel spirit. 

SALARY 

Salary range is $114,000 – 134,000 or commensurate with the labor market. 

BENEFITS OF WORKING AT UNLV

• Competitive total rewards package including:
• Paid time off, sick leave, and holidays
• Excellent health insurance including medical, dental and vision
• Comprehensive retirement plans and voluntary benefits programs
• No state income tax
• Tuition discounts at Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) schools
• Tuition discounts for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents

PERKS & PROGRAMS

• Employee recognition and appreciation programs
• UNLV athletics ticket discounts
• Statewide employee purchase program discounts
• RebelCard discounts on and off campus
• Wellness programming for all UNLV faculty and staff at no cost
• Opportunity for career advancements to leadership roles
• Connect with colleagues with shared interests 
• Personal and professional development opportunities
• A comprehensive onboarding program, Rebels: Onboard 
• Support and resources available for veteran applicants — contact?vetjobseekers@unlv.edu or visit our Veterans Webpage.

HOW TO APPLY

Submit a letter of interest, a detailed resume listing qualifications and experience, and the names, email addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three professional references who may be contacted. References will not be contacted until the search chair notifies you in advance.

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience, with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications because this is the information on which the initial review of materials will be based. Materials should be addressed to Mr. Erick Harper and Ms. Lori Church.

Although this position will remain open until filled, review of candidates’ materials will begin on May 1, 2026.

Applications must be submitted electronically through Workday. Please note that emailed materials will not be accepted. 

Veterans are encouraged to apply. UNLV values the skills of those who have served. Learn more at Veterans Webpage or contact vetjobseekers@unlv.edu for support.

For assistance with the application process, please review instructions on How to Apply. For further assistance contact UNLV Human Resources at (702) 895-3504 or UNLVJobs@unlv.edu.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR INTERNAL NSHE CANDIDATES

UNLV employees or employees within the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) MUST use the “Find Jobs” process within Workday to find and apply for jobs at UNLV and other NSHE Institutions. Once you log into Workday, type "Find Jobs" in the search box which will navigate to the internal job posting site. Locate this specific job posting by typing the job requisition number, “R0151313” in the search box.

If you complete an application outside of the internal application process, your application will be returned and you will have to reapply as an internal applicant which may delay your application.

PROFILE of the UNIVERSITY

Founded in 1957, UNLV is a doctoral-degree-granting institution comprised of approximately 30,000 students and more than 3,600 faculty and staff. To date, UNLV has conferred more than 152,000 degrees, producing more than 130,000 alumni around the world. UNLV is classified by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching as an R1 research university with very high research activity, and is a recipient of the Carnegie Classification for Community Engagement. The university is committed to recruiting and retaining top students and faculty, educating the region's diversifying population and workforce, driving economic activity through increased research and community partnerships, and creating an academic health center for Southern Nevada that includes the launch of a new UNLV School of Medicine. UNLV is located on a 332-acre main campus and two satellite campuses in Southern Nevada.

Here at UNLV, we have come together and created one of the most affirmative and dynamic academic environments in the country. UNLV sits in the top spot in U.S. News & World Report's annual listing of the nation's most diverse universities for undergraduates. The university has ranked in the top ten since the rankings debuted more than a decade ago. We continue to show our commitment to serving our wonderfully diverse population and building the future for Las Vegas and Nevada.

For more information, visit us on line at: http://www.unlv.edu

EEO/AA STATEMENT

The University of Nevada - Las Vegas (UNLV) is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person’s age (40 or older), disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles, afros, bantu knots, curls, braids, locks and twists), color, or religion (protected classes). Discrimination on the basis of a protected class, including unlawful harassment, which is a form of discrimination, is illegal under federal and state law. Where unlawful discrimination is found to have occurred, UNLV will act to stop the unlawful discrimination, to prevent its recurrence, to remedy its effects, and to discipline those responsible. Women, minorities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

TITLE IX STATEMENT

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas, does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any education program or activity that it operates. Non-discrimination on the basis of sex is mandated by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. §§ 1681 et seq.) and the corresponding implementation regulations (34 C.F.R. Part 106). The University’s commitment to nondiscrimination in its education programs and activities extends to applicants for admission and employment. Inquiries concerning the application of these provisions may be referred to: Michelle Sposito, J.D., Title IX Coordinator, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, Mail Stop 1062, Las Vegas, NV 89154-1062, Campus Services Building (CSB) Room 246, Telephone: (702) 895-4055; Email: titleixcoordinator@unlv.edu, or to The Assistant Secretary of the United States Department of Education, U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20202-1100; Telephone: 1-800-421-3481 FAX: 202-453-6012; TDD: 1-800-877-8339; Email: OCR@ed.gov; or to both.

Information pertaining to the University’s grievance procedures and grievance process, including how to report or file a complaint of sex discrimination, how to report or file a formal complaint of sexual harassment, and how the University will respond can be found online at the Office of Equal Employment & Title IX webpage.

SAFETY AND SECURITY STATEMENT

UNLV is committed to assisting all members of the UNLV community in providing for their own safety and security. The Annual Security Report and Annual Fire Safety Report compliance document is available online.

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