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Position Summary

The Athletics Business Coordinator provides general bookkeeping to the athletics department and has the primary responsibility for the purchasing and deposit processing functions in the department. This position assists other administrative personnel and coaching staff with business operational needs. Finally, this position will assist in various revenue generating functions, including the contracting of outside event rentals, contracting of summer camps, and management of the concessions program.

The ideal candidate will have an interest in athletics, strong communication skills, and have a basic understanding of general accounting principles.

Workplace Requirements:

Must be available to work nights, weekends, and holidays as event schedule requires This position is exclusively on-site, necessitating all duties to be performed in-person. Per Rice policy 440, work arrangements may be subject to change.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree One or more (1+) years of related experience

Skills 

Must be able to correspond professionally both in writing and orally Must be familiar with MS Office Suite

Essential Functions

Implements, administers and evaluates day-to-day business and administrative activities of the department, function or program  Provides input on the budget, budget planning and other financial matters  Assists in managing unit budgets and monitors and approves expenditures  Organizes, manages and completes special projects  Collects and analyzes data, creates reports, reviews and explains trends; formulates and evaluates alternative solutions and recommendations to achieve the goals of the program Manages the department’s relationships with outside vendors for concessions operations. Acts as the department’s liaison to the procurement and payables offices on campus. Analyzes and interprets policies; develops, revises and implements procedures  Performs all other duties as assigned

Additional Functions

Processes departmental deposits with University Cashier and Development Office  Works with development and ticket office on reconciliations as required  Keeps accurate records of deposits processed for auditing Processes paper invoices and check requests for payment in a timely manner Monitors expense reports for accuracy and fiscal compliance, aids coaches and staff in processing reports as needed  Opens purchase orders and process payments as goods are received  Keeps an accurate record of all payments processed for auditing    Assists with the contracting and management of the concessions program

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