Assistant Director/Associate Director Business Operations, Athletics

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Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation's best urban public research universities. Home to more than 53,600 students, 12,000 faculty and staff, and over 360,000 living alumni, UC, a Carnegie 1 institution, combines research prowess with a physical setting The New York Times has called "the most ambitious campus design program in the country." UC's momentum has never been stronger as the anchor of the Cincinnati Innovation District, the oldest cooperative education (co-op) program in the country with students earning $94 million annually through paid experiences, an academic health system, and as a member of the Big 12 Conference. The university contributes $10.6 billion in economic impact to the city and $22.7 billion to the state of Ohio. At UC, next is all of us. Learn more at uc.edu .

UC is a mission-driven organization where we are committed to student success and positively transforming the community through scholarship and service. We thrive on innovation, making an impact, and fostering an environment where staff and faculty are key contributors to UC's success.

About the Department

The University of Cincinnati Department of Athletics competes at the highest level of intercollegiate athletics with the vision to reach Next Level Success for all 18 varsity teams and more than 450 student-athletes. The Bearcats have a proud athletics history, winning eight national championships and 118 conference titles. The Cincinnati men's basketball team is among the 15 winningest programs all-time, while the football team became the first non-Power Five program to compete in the College Football Playoff in 2021. Olympic gold medalist volleyball player Jordan Thompson, NBA Hall of Famer Oscar Robertson and Major League Baseball legend Sandy Koufax are among the several luminaries who have competed as Bearcats.

In 2023, the Bearcats entered a new era as a Power Four School when they officially joined the Big 12 Conference, positioning Cincinnati among the nation's premier athletics programs.

Off the field, UC student-athletes continue to find success, as well, collectively posting a school-record 3.52 GPA in the spring of 2025.

Under the leadership of Director of Athletics John Cunningham, and supported by more than 150 full-time staff members, UC Athletics' mission is to connect our community, enhance our university and impact the lives of student-athletes as they prepare to change the world on and off the field.

For more information visit gobearcats.com.

Job Overview

The University of Cincinnati, Athletics Business Office is seeking applications for an Assistant Director of Business Operations (Accountant 1). The position may be filled at the Associate Director level (Accountant 2) depending on the successful candidate's experience and qualifications. This is a full-time position with a comprehensive benefits package.

Reporting to the Assistant Athletic Director of Business Operations, the position is responsible for providing administrative and accounting support to assigned sports and support units within a Business Office that provides financial oversight for all support units and sport programs in Athletics while following University of Cincinnati and departmental policies, NCAA Division I, and Conference bylaws and regulations. Sport program and support unit assignment will be determined based on the successful candidate's qualifications.

Essential Functions

Accountant 1

• Maintain routine account journals and prepare basic financial statements.
• Monitor and interpret financial data in the development of cost analysis and reports.
• Maintain accounting processes.
• Ensure completeness and compliance with university, local, state and federal requirements and standard accounting and audit procedures including all compliance with generally accepted accounting principles.
• Process purchase requisitions, invoices and change orders.
• May perform internal auditing of financial records.
• Prepare financial/statistical analysis reports.
• Recommend accounting and control systems.
• Perform related duties based on departmental need. This job description can be changed at any time.

Accountant 2

• Maintain account journals and prepare financial statements.
• Maintain, analyze and reconcile ledgers/funs.
• Monitor and interpret financial data in the development of cost/budget analysis and reports.
• Prepare complex variance analysis of budget vs. actual.
• Perform internal auditing or financial records.
• Ensure completeness and compliance with university, local, state and federal requirements and standard accounting and audit procedures including all compliance with generally accepted accounting principles.
• Analyze complex financial and operating data and prepare management reports, financial statements, and projections.
• Prepare, review and post accounting documents.
• Recommend accounting and control systems.
• Oversee inventory control.
• Perform related duties based on departmental need. This job description can be changed at any time.

Required Education

Accountant 1

• Bachelor's Degree must be in accounting or related field.
• Four (4) years of relevant work experience and/or other specialized training can be used in lieu of education requirement.

Accountant 2

• Bachelor's Degree must be in accounting or related field.
• Six (6) years of relevant work experience and/or other specialized training can be used in lieu of education requirement.

Required Experience

Accountant 1

• None

Accountant 2

• Two (2) years of accounting-related work experience.

Additional Qualifications Considered

• Fund accounting experience.
• SAP financial software experience.
• Intermediate user of Microsoft products.
• Experience working with Division 1 Athletics Departments, including but not limited to Intern, Graduate Assistant or other student work experience.
• Ability to travel with teams if needed.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Office environment/no specific unusual physical or environmental demands.

Compensation and Benefits

UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. (UC Benefits) Eligibility may vary by position and FTE status. Highlights include:

Salary/Hourly Pay Rate Information:

Comprehensive Tuition Remission

UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university.

Robust Retirement Plans

As a UC employee, you won't contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). Instead, you'll choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with UC contributing 14-18% of your salary based on position.

Real Work-Life Balance

UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off policy, including:

Vacation and sick time

11 paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days)

6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents

Additional Benefits Include:

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
• Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs
• Professional development & mentorship opportunities

To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our Careers Page .

UC is an E-Verify employer. If hired into this position, you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment eligibility by providing acceptable, original forms of identification for employment verification via the Federal I-9 employment verification process. Click here for a list of acceptable documents.

Important : To apply you must create a profile and submit a complete job application through the UC applicant portal . We are unable to consider "easy apply" applications submitted via other websites. For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact UC HR at [email protected] .

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