Deputy Athletics Director, Chief Financial Officer
📋 Role Overview & Responsibilities
The University of Virginia is a highly competitive Division I program committed to academic and athletic excellence. The Department of Athletics at the University of Virginia is now accepting applications for the position of Deputy Athletics Director, Chief Financial Officer. As UVA Athletics continues to leverage its existing strengths while building strong forward momentum, the department needs an astute fiscal leader to effectively steward its resources, collaborate with key internal and external stakeholders, and foster a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture.
The University, located in Charlottesville, Virginia, is a selective public institution known for its teaching, research, and public service. UVA sponsors a 27-sport intercollegiate athletics program, which includes approximately 750 student-athletes.
Reporting to the Director of Athletics, the Deputy Athletics Director, CFO is expected to bring exceptional leadership and strategic fiscal oversight. Working in close partnership with leadership and other key internal and external stakeholders, the Deputy Athletics Director, CFO is responsible for day-to-day oversight of financial management, compliance and reporting, procurement and contracts, John Paul Jones Arena operations, facilities management, human resources, equipment room operations, information technology, construction and design, and various other operational tasks essential to the Athletics Department. This position serves as sport administrator for several sports.
Key Duties And Responsibilities
The Deputy Athletics Director, CFO will have oversight of the following areas:
Business Operations
Maintain financial discipline and control throughout the Athletics Department.Manage procurement and contracting.Ensure compliance and institutional control with university, state, federal, NCAA and ACC regulations and FOIA.
Capital Planning, Facilities & Event Operations
Develop and implement capital plans for facility maintenance, renovations, and replacement.Supervise facility operations, encompassing event operations, maintenance, groundskeeping, equipment management, security protocols, and safety measures.
John Paul Jones Arena
Provide oversight of the management of the arena.
Human Resources, Equipment, IT
Provide leadership for Human Resources, Information Technology and Olympic Sports and Basketball Equipment rooms.
Serve as sport administrator for assigned sports.
Complete other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics.
Minimum Requirements
Education: Master's degree in business, accounting, or related discipline
Experience: At least seven years of administrative and supervisory experience. Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
Application Process
Please Do Not Submit Application Materials Directly To Staff Of The Department Of Athletics, As Only Applications Received Through The UVA Job Board Will Be Accepted. Internal Applicants Must Apply Through Their UVA Workday Profile By Searching ‘Find Jobs.’ Complete An Application Online With The Following Documents
ResumeCover letter Contact information for three references
Applications that do not contain all required documents will not receive full consideration. For questions about the application process, please contact Michele Jarman, Academic Recruiter.
For more information about UVA and the Charlottesville community please see www.virginia.edu/life/charlottesville and https://embarkcva.com/.
Physical Demands
This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings, and programs.
The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician’s Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for the Deputy Athletics Director, Chief Financial Officer position at University of Virginia? ▼
Click the “Apply for this Position” button on this page to submit your application directly to University of Virginia without recruitment intermediary fees.
Is this position eligible for remote work or visa sponsorship? ▼
This position is located in Charlottesville, VA with potential relocation and sponsorship assistance depending on candidate qualifications.
Are there any candidate fees on Hirely? ▼
No. Hirely is completely free for candidates. We never charge registration fees or placement fees.
Legitimate employers will never ask you to transfer funds, purchase equipment from unauthorized vendors, or pay application/visa fees. Hirely rigorously monitors listings, but always verify communication is from official corporate email domains.
Learn how to protect yourself against employment fraud →