Department:OSU Department of Athletics
Special Instructions to Applicants:To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by August 18, 2026. Applications will continue to be accepted after the full consideration date, until a sufficient applicant pool has been achieved or the position is filled. The closing date is subject to change without notice to applicants.
When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:
1) A resume/CV; and
2) A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position.
3) Supplemental Questions: Please upload response as a separate document.
- Oregon State University Athletics believes strong teams are built through mutual respect, broad perspectives, and meaningful opportunity. In your experience, how have you contributed to developing a team culture that reflects these values? Share concrete examples of initiatives or practices you have supported.
- Please explain if you are an IAWP for any high school PSA, two-year junior college PSA, four year college transfer PSA, or any other OSU recruit in the sports of Football or Men's or Women's Basketball. If yes, please explain. If no, put N/A
- Please explain if you are an IAWP for any current OSU student-athlete in their first two years of enrollment at OSU in the sports of Football or Men's or Women's Basketball. If yes, please explain. If no, put N/A.
Starting salary will be commensurate with skills, education, and experience.
Job Summary:OSU Department of Athletics is seeking an Associate or Senior Associate Athletic Director for Finance and Business Operations. This is a full-time (1.00 FTE), 12-month, professional faculty position.Key Responsibilities:- Lead the development, implementation, and monitoring of the department's annual operating budget.
- Prepare executive financial presentations, reports, and recommendations for senior leadership.
- Develop financial policies and procedures that promote operational efficiency and fiscal responsibility.
- Partner with campus financial leadership on future budget planning as well as both University and athletic department changes.
- Direct the annual external audit process and coordinate audit responses.
- Serve as the primary financial liaison with university business offices, auditors, and external agencies.
Qualifications:Required Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, or related field.
- Experience: 4+ years of progressive leadership experience in collegiate athletics administration or other similar fast paced environment.
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and foster collaboration across multiple departments.
- Knowledge of NCAA, conference, and institutional governance, policies, and compliance requirements.
To be considered for Senior Associate:- 7+ years of leadership experience in collegiate athletics administration or other similar fast paced environment.
Preferred Qualifications: - Extensive experience in higher education or intercollegiate athletics finance.
- Advanced knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, internal controls, and governmental accounting principles.
- Demonstrated leadership in managing financial operations and supervising professional staff.
- Ability to analyze complex financial data and communicate recommendations to executive leadership.
- Experience leading organizational process improvements and implementing best business practices.
Working Conditions/Schedule:Typical office environment with regular administrative hours (8am - 5pm M-F)
Salary Range:Salary is commensurate with skills, education and experience.
Anticipated Start Date:2026-08-24
Anticipated End Date: 
