The mission of the Athletic Department at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte is to operate within the perspective of the overall educational programs. With a balanced program that supports opportunities for all students and staff, the department promotes a total person concept that provides its student-athletes with the necessary tools to be successful in academic, athletic, and social settings. The Department of Athletics supports the highest ethical standards of the University, the NCAA, and Conference Affiliation.
Primary Purpose of Position
Responsible to the Director of Athletics for fiscal operations of the Department of Athletics, Student Activities Center (SAC), Charlotte 49ers Ventures, and the Charlotte 49ers Athletic Foundation.
Summary of Position Responsibilities
- Prepare annual budgets by collaborating with department heads and coaches.
- Monitor travel, purchasing, financial aid, and any miscellaneous expenses.
- Manage internal Athletic Department Business Office and provide administrative budget approval for internal budgets.
- Provide regular budget reports to department heads and coaches.
- Develop funding models for all major athletics facilities projects
- Project and forecast revenue and expenditures on an ongoing basis to ensure positive year-end budget outcome
- Act as Controller for the Department of Athletics while working with the University Controller’s Office to ensure compliance with University policies and procedures and GASB accounting standards.
- Coordinate all financial audits, both external and internal, concerning the Department of Athletics. These include but are not limited to the annual Department of Education Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act (EADA) Report, the annual NCAA Agreed Upon Procedures Report, and an annual internal Department of Athletics report.
- Oversee insurance program for student-athletes, vehicles and travel.
- Manage agreements with travel agency and other services.
- Coordinate student-athlete scholarship fulfillment, refunds, etc.
- Work with overall departmental strategic planning and conference positioning.
- Work with the American Athletic Conference office on various items.
- Assist the Director of Athletics in other capacities as necessary and as assigned.
- Abide by all written policies, procedures, and guidelines of the University of North Carolina Charlotte, the Department of Athletics, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), and all applicable conferences or associations.
Minimum Education/Experience
Bachelor’s degree in a related field (Administration, business, or accounting) and five years of experience in managing a business operation.
Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Master’s degree in a related field; experience working in college athletics or in higher education.
Necessary Certifications/Licenses
Preferred Certifications/Licenses
Special Notes to Applicants
- The finalist will be subject to a Criminal Background Check and/or a Motor Vehicle Report
- The Search Committee will not contact references without first verifying permission with
the finalist.
- Please ensure your resume reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences to support your answers to the supplemental questions.
- UNC Charlotte Benefits Information: https://hr.charlotte.edu/benefits/benefits-overview/
Posting Open Date
07/21/2026
Posting Close Date
08/18/2026
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