Business Officer III

Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit:
The primary purpose of the Department of Athletics is to facilitate the University's objective of creating an environment whereby student-athletes progress academically in a degree program leading towards graduation and successfully compete athletically against the highest level of competition. Each student-athlete is viewed as an individual whose general health, fitness, and emotional development are of significant value. The Athletics Department takes pride in its compatibility with the mission of the University. It recognizes the opportunity to give Fayetteville State University recognition at the state, regional, and national levels.

Primary Purpose of the Position:
The primary purpose of this position is to be the chief financial officer for the Department of Athletics' multifaceted units. The position prepares the annual budget from start to presentation and independently manages each unit's business and financial operations to ensure efficient planning, allocation, and accounting of multiple funding sources.

Bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, or related business area. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Master's degree in accounting, business, sports management or athletics administration

and five (5) years of experience in intercollegiate athletics.

Please make sure that the work history listed on your application is identical to the work history listed on your resume. The application must be filled out completely, Do Not Use the phrase "see resume."
Please list at least three (3) professional references to include a current supervisor. References will only be contact if you are selected for the position and with your permission.

All new employees are required to have listed credentials/degrees verified prior to employment. Transcripts should be provided for all earned degrees and/or the degree which is being used to satisfy credential/qualification requirements. Transcript requests are the responsibility of the candidate.

This position is subject to the successful completion of an employment background check. An employment background check includes a criminal background check, employment verification, reference checks, license verification (if applicable), and credit history check (if applicable).

Fayetteville State University is committed to equality of educational opportunity. It does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, political affiliation, or sexual orientation. Moreover, Fayetteville State University values diversity and actively seeks to recruit talented students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds.

Fayetteville State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and seeks priority referrals of protected veterans for our openings.