Athletics Business Analyst

Under the general supervision of the Assistant AD for Finance, the Athletics Business Analyst (ABA) is responsible for administering the financial activities of the assigned teams and/or administrative departments within the SJSU Intercollegiate Athletics program. The ABA is responsible for making purchasing decisions for assigned teams and/or departments with combined annual budgets from multiple sources, such as SSETF, Trust, camp funds and tower foundation accounts or any other athletic-related funding sources. The ABA works closely with coaches and/or managers within each assigned team and/or department to plan, execute and analyze annual operational and travel budgets from various sources. In addition, the ABA ensures the timeliest and most cost-effective travel and operating purchases are made for the designated areas.

• →Prepare and submit reimbursement and payment documents including travel claims, travel authorizations, direct pay requests, requisitions, in accordance with university and/or Tower policies and procedures.
• →Assist division with purchasing needs while determining appropriate funding sources (i.e. state, tower and/or auxiliary).
• →Track and verify the accuracy of expenses, identify errors and work with the appropriate area (e.g. Procurement and Accounting) to resolve and correct erroneous charges by preparing expenditure transfers.
• →Ensure travel purchase orders are within established amounts; adjust purchase order values as needed to align with actual expenses.
• →Project annual team travel budgets, review actual monthly expenses against projections and update projections.
• →Review on a monthly basis the actual expenses against budget allocations and PO balances, amend POs up or down to match expenses. Monitor open purchase orders, ensure encumbrances are adjusted (close or reduce PO balances) to reflect actual pending invoices for fiscal year end.
• →Process and track incoming deposits (checks/ACH transfers) using Transact for game guarantees, ticket sales, camps, royalties, sponsorships and other incoming revenue for division.
• →Assist with all CSU, SJSU, NCAA, MW and division data collection needed for execution of annual mandated reporting requests and audits. 
• →Analyze and evaluate various funding sources (Tower funds). Work with Director to determine the best funding sources for meeting operational needs based on available and budgeted resources as well as appropriate use of funds taking into account Tower policy and procedure as well as NCAA regulations.
• →Make purchases using a Tower Card in accordance with foundation policies and procedures; reconcile statement each month.
• →Work with coaches and administrators to identify cost-effective strategies to meet teams’ student- athlete recruiting needs.
• →Ensure designated teams/departments comply with established campus, CSU, Mountain West and NCAA policies and procedures for competition, training and recruiting related travel requirements.
• →Provide division-wide training and support for new hire onboarding that relates to procurement processing and guidelines. Provide guidance and support for necessary training for procurement cards as needed. Work with procurement office to ensure training is complete and credit cards are received for appropriate personnel.

• Demonstrated ability to independently exercise judgment, take initiative, and resolve complex problems and issues.
• Ability to make recommendations based on interpretations and principles of professional athletics practices.
• Ability to plan, coordinate, prioritize, and perform work effectively in situations involving numerous and diverse demands.
• Working knowledge of athletics department financial management, event coordination, athletics regulations, and operational and fiscal analysis.
• Thorough knowledge of overall division budget to analyze current policies and practices for division internal control.
• Working knowledge of budget policies and procedures.
• Working knowledge and skill in applying and interpreting national, NCAA, conference, and university rules, regulations, policies, standards, and guidelines.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret, organize, and present information and ideas effectively in writing and through presentations.
• Ability to analyze data and prepare accurate projections using business mathematics and basic statistical techniques.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills to facilitate the successful completion of athletic events within established time and budget constraints.
• Ability to be available on call after regular business hours, including weekends and holidays.

• Equivalent to a bachelor's degree in a related field. Additional experience which demonstrates acquired and successfully applied knowledge and abilities shown above may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
• Two years of relevant experience. An advanced degree in a related field may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis. Input required qualifications

• Master's degree in business or public administration from an accredited 4-year college or university
• One or more years of experience preparing and/or administering budget projections and reconciling program revenues and expenses at a college or university
• Demonstrated understanding of NCAA policies and practices related to the financial administration of Division I Intercollegiate Athletics programs
• One or more years’ experience working in intercollegiate athletics at a four-year college or university
• Demonstrated understanding of the special situations and requirements that often arise in an Intercollegiate Athletics program and the ability to respond with the appropriate sense of urgency 
• One or more years’ experience using Common Financial System (CFS), CSU Buy and SAP Concur, and Financial Data Warehouse

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the Annual Security Report (ASR) is also now available for viewing at https://www.sjsu.edu/clery/docs/SJSU-Annual-Security-Report.pdf. The ASR contains the current security and safety-related policy statements, emergency preparedness and evacuation information, crime prevention and Sexual Assault prevention information, and information about drug and alcohol prevention programming. The ASR also contains statistics of Clery crimes for San José State University locations for the three most recent calendar years. A paper copy of the ASR is available upon request by contacting the Office of the Clery Director by phone at 408-924-1501 or by email at clerycompliance@sjsu.edu.

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Campus Security Authority - In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) and CSU systemwide policy, this position is subject to ongoing review for designation as a Campus Security Authority. Individuals that are designated as Campus Security Authorities are required to immediately report Clery incidents to the institution and complete Clery Act training as determined by the university Clery Director.

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• Resume
• Letter of Interest

All applicants must apply within the specified application period: November 2, 2026 through November 15, 2026. This position is open until filled; however, applications received after screening has begun will be considered at the discretion of the university.

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