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Assistant Director of Athletics

Kansas State University · United States
Deadline
Mar 04, 2027
Closing in 136 days
Location
N/A
United States
Employment
None
Full time
Reference
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Posted Sep 08, 2026
Offered salary$80,000 - $85,000

About the role

Assistant Director of Athletics About This Role

Kansas State Athletics invites applications for an Assistant/Associate Athletic Director of Business. This position supports the financial and business operations of a Power 4 intercollegiate athletics department and plays a key role in budgeting, financial reporting, business processes, and compliance. The successful candidate will contribute to sound fiscal management while supporting the mission and strategic goals of K-State Athletics.

This position reports to the Senior Associate Athletic Director/Chief Financial Officer (or designee) and works collaboratively with athletics staff and campus partners.

An example of job duties includes but are not limited to:

  • Assist with the development, administration, and monitoring of the athletics department's annual operating budget.
  • Support daily business office operations, including purchasing, travel, contracts, payments, and internal controls.
  • Support internal and external audits by preparing documentation and responding to audit requests
  • Support financial processes related to evolving NCAA initiatives, including Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL), as applicable
  • Supervise, train, and evaluate assigned business office staff and student employees.
  • Assist with special projects, revenue initiatives, capital projects, and department modernization. • Perform other duties as assigned to support the goals and objectives of K-State Athletics.
    • About Us

    K-State Athletics is a proud member of the Big 12 Conference. We are looking for someone who wants to become a member of our staff to help advance our program.

    Our mission is to foster a culture in which our student-athletes have every opportunity to reach their maximum potential academically, athletically, mentally and socially while operating an organization that is anchored by a genuine commitment to K-State, our supporters and each other.

    For more information on K-State Athletics, please visit https:// www. kstatesports.com

    For more information on Manhattan, KS and the University, please visit https:// www. k-state.edu/hcs/jobs/

    Worksite Description

    This position is On-site.

    All employees must reside in the United States when they begin working to comply with state law. K-State is unable to provide remote or hybrid work opportunities for residents of the state of Idaho.

    What You'll Need to Succeed

    Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in business administration, finance, accounting, sport management, or a related field.
  • Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in athletics business operations, higher education finance, or a related area.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of NCAA and conference financial regulations.
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

    • Preferred Qualifications:

  • Master's degree in business administration, finance, sport management, or a related field.
  • Experience working in a Power 4 (Power 5) intercollegiate athletics department.
  • Supervisory or leadership experience.
  • Experience using enterprise financial systems such as Workday, PeopleSoft, or similar platforms.

    • Additional Role Information:

  • Primarily an office-based position.
  • Occasional evenings and weekends may be required based on athletics events and operational needs.

    • Sponsorship eligibility:

    Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship

    How to Apply

    To be considered for the position, please complete the online application and submit/upload the following documents:

  • Cover letter indicating your qualifications for the position
  • Resume with three professional references that includes contact information (name, title, phone number and email address)
    • Application Window

    Screening of applications begins immediately and continues until the position is filled.

    Anticipated Hiring Pay Range

    $80,000 - $85,000

    Benefits
  • Excellent medical, dental and vision health plans
  • Retirement plan (No Vesting Period!!)
  • Generous earned leave plan – vacation and sick
  • Parental leave plan
  • Term life insurance Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
  • Long term disability insurance
  • Paid KSU designated holidays

    • K-State Athletics Local Agency Employee Benefits Information: https: // www. kstatesports.com/sports/2020/3/6/athletics-human- resources.aspx?path=resources

    How to apply

    Read the full posting, then apply through the employer's own site. Applications are handled by the institution, not by AcademicGates.

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