March 20, 2006
UCF Athletics Association, Inc., a direct support organization to administrate, promote and finance the intercollegiate athletics program at the University of Central Florida, a NCAA Division I institution and a member of Conference USA, is seeking applications for the position of Director for Business and Finance.
UCF is in the midst of constructing over $300 million worth of capital projects on its campus that feature state-of-the-art facilities including: a 45,000 seat on-campus football stadium and a 10,000 seat convocation center housing our men's and women's basketball programs. Both are scheduled to open in the fall of 2007. Other athletic facilities include a recently opened softball complex, construction of a boathouse for the women's rowing program and a men's and women's soccer complex. These facilities are part of the master plan which has already seen completion of the only indoor football practice facility in the State of Florida and a new facility housing strength & conditioning, sports medicine, and football. This campaign is a reflection of the University's continued growth, with an expected student enrollment of over 50,000 by 2010.
The Director for Business and Finance will assist the Assistant Athletics Director for Business and Finance with the coordination, guidance, direction and supervision of UCFAA, Inc. Business Office. The position is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the athletics business office including, but not limited to: supervision of business office staff; coordination of annual audit; preparation of applicable reports, schedules, statements and forms for the UCFAA, Inc. on an annual, quarterly, or monthly basis; analysis of all expenses and revenues; monthly reconciliation and review of all budgets; preparation of journal entries; verification of funds available for expenditures; and coordination of year-end closing.
Minimum qualifications: Master's degree in an appropriate area of specialization; or a bachelor's degree in an appropriate area of specialization and two years of appropriate experience. Demonstrated supervisory experience of an intercollegiate athletics or not-for-profit business office preferred. As a UCFAA, Inc. staff member, the selected candidate will be a person of integrity and character who shares a commitment for knowing and complying with NCAA, Conference, and institutional rules as they apply to UCFAA programs.
University of Central Florida is a comprehensive national institution with 9 colleges that offer in excess of 175 degree programs. UCF is the seventh largest university in the nation and has a vibrant campus with outstanding facilities. Located in Orlando, UCF is a viable contributor to what has become one of the fastest growing regions in the country. The region's dynamic growth, proximity to world class attractions such as Disney, Kennedy Space Center, Universal Studios, Busch Gardens, Sea World and Florida's famous beaches, combined with the semi-tropical average temperature of 72 degrees makes Florida an ideal place to live. To learn more about UCF and the UCF Athletics Association, please visit our websites at www.ucf.edu and www.ucfathletics.com .
Cover letter, resume, and five professional references should be emailed or postmarked by March 31, 2006. Send to: UCF Athletics Association, Inc., Attn: Business Search, P. O. Box 163555, Orlando, Florida 32816-3555; or email to adminsvcs@mail.ucf.edu. Note: the person selected for this position will be employed by the UCFAA, which is an independent, direct support organization of the University of Central Florida. The UCFAA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified women and minority candidates are encouraged to apply.
