Athletics Business Office Coordinator

Under the supervision of the Athletics Director of Operations serves as an integral part of the daily business and administrative operations for the Athletics organization. In this role the Business Office Coordinator functions as the main transactor for the assigned sports and units for procurement, travel, and other financial or administrative needs and serves as the focal point for incoming communications, screening, directing, and responding to a wide variety of inquiries and questions as appropriate. Responsible for compliance with NCAA and Big West Conference travel and purchasing rules and standards. Implement travel and purchasing procedures according to NCAA, Big West Conference, and University rules and regulations. Responsible for processing travel, purchasing and accounts payable, processing purchase orders, payment to vendors, reimbursements to employees, and travel advances. Processes a large volume of requisitions for a variety of materials, athletic supplies, furniture, and equipment. Assist with department accounting functions including fiscal closing and responding to auditor's requests for documentation. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs.
**As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program Policy. All Covered Individuals under the policy must provide proof of Full Vaccination or submit a request for Exception (based on Medical Exemption, Disability, and/or Religious Objection) or Deferral (based on pregnancy) no later than the applicable deadline. For new University of California employees, the applicable deadline is ten weeks after their first date of employment. **

Ability to use discretion and maintain all confidentiality.
Ability to use sound judgment in responding to issues and concerns.
Solid organizational skills and ability to multi-task with demanding timeframes.
Solid communication and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with all levels of staff, both verbally and in writing.
Ability to function as a member of a team.
Ability to pay close attention to details.

Working knowledge of common organization-specific and other computer application programs.
Familiarity with UCR Financial Systems
Knowledge and understanding of University of California procedures and policies.

In the Heart of Inland Southern California, UC Riverside is located on nearly 1,200 acres near Box Springs Mountain in Southern California; the park-like campus provides convenient access to the vibrant and growing Inland region. The campus is a living laboratory for the exploration of issues critical to growing communities' air, water, energy, transportation, politics, the arts, history, and culture. UCR gives every student, faculty and staff member the resources to explore, engage, imagine and excel.
UC Riverside is recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse research universities in the country boasting several key rankings of which we are extremely proud.

• Among top-tier universities, UC Riverside ranks No. 2 in financial aid. - Business Insider 2019
• UCR's distinguished faculty boasts 2 Nobel Laureates, and 13 members of the National Academies of Science and Medicine.
• UCR is a member of the University Innovation Alliance, the leading national coalition of public research universities committed to improving student success for low-income, first-generation, and students of color.
• UC Riverside is the top university in the United States for social mobility. - U.S. News 2020
• Ranked No. 2 in the world for research, UCR's Department of Entomology maintains one of the largest collections of insect specimens the nation. - Center for World University Rankings
• UC Riverside is proud to be ranked No. 12 among all U.S. universities, according to Money Magazine's 2020 rankings, and among the top 1 percent of universities worldwide, according to the 2019-20 Center for World University rankings.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.