Assistant/Associate Athletic Director of Athletics

Posted: 07-Aug-26

Location: Manhattan, Kansas

Type: Full-time

Salary: $80,000 - $85,000 Annual

Categories

Operations

Operations - Business Office

Sector

Collegiate Sports

Required Education

4 Year Degree

Additional Information

Employer will assist with relocation costs.

Kansas State Athletics invites applications for an Assistant/Associate Athletic Director of Athletics in the Business Office. 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.

Why Join Us:K-State Athletics, Inc. is a proud member of the Big 12 Conference. We are looking for experienced applicants who want 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 http://www.kstatesports.com

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

Benefits

• Excellent medical, dental and vision health plans
• Retirement plan (No vesting period!!)
• Earned vacation and sick leave plans
• 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

• 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.

• 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.

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

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)

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

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About K-STATE ATHLETICS, INC. At KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY

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. Forbes magazine published their “2024 America’s Best Midsize Employers List,” and finds Kansas State University rates among the Top 100 employers in the country. KSA Family: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5hA_nUQHRJA&list=PL7MqytzxG6db56D7MX9s1Xa2Bh3D2dHZR KSA Facilities: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PCGK0fuAlJs&list=PL7MqytzxG6db56D7MX9s1Xa2Bh3D2dHZR&index=3 KSA – Life in Manhattan: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=44uz5W51vk0 Visit Manhattan: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xwrSSMxdm1U Manhattan/Campus: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RqWHPiVEd10&list=PL7MqytzxG6db56D7MX9s1Xa2Bh3D2dHZR&index=2

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