The Athletics department at University of North Carolina Asheville is an integral part of the University committed to providing an exemplary NCAA Division I Athletics Program that creates an environment where student-athletes have high-impact learning experiences while pursuing academic, athletic and lifelong goals, and engages the University’s internal and external constituents and communities. Competing in the Big South Conference, UNC Asheville’s Athletics department strives to be nationally recognized for “Dreaming Bigger. Achieving More” by winning in the classroom, community, and competition. The goal in our athletic department is to follow our strategic plan and promote the following areas: competitive excellence, a holistic student-athlete experience, revenue growth and facilities, creating a culture of distinction, branding, and community engagement. Bulldog Athletics and its student-athletes, coaches, and staff represent the very best of UNC Asheville, and it is our belief that this strategic plan is the framework from which a successful NCAA Division I athletics program can thrive for years to come

 

Reporting directly to the Athletics Director (AD), the Assistant Athletics Director for Business Operations and Finance is a member of the AD’s Senior Team and is committed to advancing the department through its strategic plan. This position serves as the primary leader and manager of the daily operations and administration of all business/financial activities and travel operations of the department. This includes financial strategic planning, developing and managing budgets, all accounting functions for revenues and expenses for departmental operating funds and Athletics Foundation accounts, preparing and ensuring compliance with annual EADA, NCAA, Big South Conference, and University Financial Reports. This position has a dotted reporting line to the Vice Chancellor for Administration and Finance.