Associate Athletic Director for Finance & Revenue Generation | Presbyterian College

Clinton, South Carolina, Presbyterian College is a nationally ranked, private liberal arts institution and NCAA Division I member. The Blue Hose sponsor varsity sports and compete primarily in the Big South Conference, with football in the Pioneer Football League and wrestling in the Southern Conference. Position Summary The Associate Athletic Director for Finance & Revenue Generation is responsible for the day-to-day development, monitoring, and management of the Presbyterian College Athletics Department budget across 20 varsity programs, as well as managing corporate sponsorship relationships and driving new revenue generation initiatives. This position works in close communication with the Athletic Director, providing regular budget reporting and recommendations, with the Athletic Director retaining ultimate authority over the department budget. This position also works closely with head coaches and college administrative staff (including Advancement and Business Office) to ensure fiscal responsibility while identifying and executing strategies to grow department revenue through sponsorships, partnerships, ticketing, licensing, and other commercial opportunities — a particularly important role given PC's size as a small liberal arts institution operating at the Division I level, where earned and sponsorship revenue directly support competitiveness across a broad-based athletics program. Key Responsibilities Strategic Budget Management Develop, monitor, and manage the annual athletics department operating budget across all 20 varsity sports programs and administrative units Track spending against budget for all teams and departments; provide monthly budget status reporting, along with regular variance reports to AD; oversee processing of expense requests, ensuring accurate coding. Analyze budget performance and recommend cost-saving measures and operational efficiencies to the Athletic Director Forecast revenue and expenses for multi-year financial planning, including scholarship/aid costs consistent with NCAA Division I award limits Ensure compliance with institutional, Big South Conference, Pioneer Football League, Southern Conference (wrestling), and NCAA financial regulations Prepare financial reports for department leadership, senior College administration, the Business Office, and external auditors, including required NCAA and Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act (EADA) financial reporting Manage financial aspects of the department’s operations, including, but not limited to, contractual obligations, team travel, recruiting budgets, equipment purchases, and facility operations to maximize financial efficiencies. Coordinate with the College's Business Office and Advancement/Development office on athletics-related gift accounting and endowment/restricted fund spending Maintain and oversee student-athlete insurance expenditures and risk management. Develop matrices to measure ROI on revenue-generating initiatives and expenditures. Revenue Generation Develop and execute strategies to grow department revenue, including electronic ticketing system sales, premium/hospitality seating, licensing, concessions, facility rentals, camps/clinics; engage with Advancement regarding fundraising initiatives tied to the Scotsman Club Partner with the Athletic Director and head coaches to develop and execute fundraising strategies in support of the department's annual fundraising goal Analyze market trends and benchmark against Big South Conference and other similarly-sized private/Division I peer institutions to identify new revenue opportunities Assist the A.D. in negotiating game contracts for football, and assist coaches in setting guarantee revenue goals. Oversee Corporate Sponsorship cultivation and partnerships to sustain and increase revenue from these sponsorship opportunities. Collaborate with the College's Advancement/Development office on donor cultivation and major gifts tied to athletics giving Explore and manage vendor/licensing partnerships (apparel, equipment, concessions, multimedia/broadcast rights) in line with brand standards Support the department's approach to NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness)-related revenue opportunities and collective coordination, in keeping with NCAA and conference policies. Prepare business cases and financial projections for new revenue initiatives, with particular attention to sustainable, incremental revenue growth appropriate to a small liberal arts institution competing at the Division I level Cross-Functional & Administrative Supervise financial/administrative support staff as applicable Interface with the department's Administrative Assistant and Ticket Manager on budget processes and information as needed Provide support to the AD for institutional budget planning Ensure proper internal controls, purchasing procedures, and financial recordkeeping Support NCAA/conference financial reporting requirements (e.g., EADA reporting, if applicable) Member of the Department’s senior staff and supervisor of sports as directed by the Athletic Director. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Sports Management, or related field 3–5+ years of experience in athletics budget management, finance, or business operations (collegiate/professional sports experience preferred) Demonstrated experience in sponsorship sales, partnership management, or corporate development Strong financial analysis and reporting skills; proficiency with budgeting software and Excel Excellent negotiation, relationship-management, and communication skills Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment Preferred Qualifications Master's degree in Business Administration, Sports Management, or related field Experience working within an NCAA Division I athletics department, ideally at a small/mid-major or a private institution with a broad-based sport sponsorship Familiarity with NCAA Division I compliance, EADA reporting, and conference (Big South, PFL, or SoCon) financial requirements Existing network of corporate sponsorship contacts in South Carolina and the broader Southeast Experience working within a comprehensive fundraising or booster club structure Work Environment Standard office environment on the PC campus in Clinton, SC, with regular attendance at athletic events across all 20 sports, which will  require evenings, weekends, and travel Fast-paced environment with frequent interaction with coaches, College administration, sponsors, donors, and vendors Compensation & Benefits NCAA/Conference Compliance Employee shall adhere to all applicable rules and regulations of the NCAA, Big South Conference, Pioneer Football League, Southern Conference (wrestling), or any athletics conference in which Presbyterian College is a member or may join, and other established bodies that govern or oversee intercollegiate athletics. In the event Employee becomes aware, or has reasonable cause to believe, that violations of these organizations' constitutions, bylaws, rules or regulations may have taken place, Employee shall promptly report the same to the Senior Associate Athletic Director for Compliance. Employee shall cooperate fully with any investigation of an alleged violation, whether conducted by the College, NCAA, or any other duly authorized agency or individual. To Apply Please send a cover letter, resume, and list of three references to hr@presby.edu .