Georgetown University Athletics
POSITION: Business Operations Assistant
POSITION DESCRIPTION: The Business Operations Assistant is responsible for supporting a broad range of administrative and financial services in the Business and Finance Office of a Division I NCAA program serving 30 varsity sports and over 750 student-athletes. Specific duties will include analyzing financial statements, assisting with allocation and review of Procurement Cards, and reconciliation of financial accounts. The Business Operations Assistant will have the opportunity to interact with senior administrators and assist in creating reports destined for both internal and external audiences. Additionally, this position will serve as mailing services coordinator for the department, managing the receiving and accounting of outgoing mail to ensure compliance with departmental, NCAA, and USPS regulations. This person will adhere to operational policies and procedures in order to maintain full compliance with NCAA and university regulations, as well as compliance with terms of contracts with suppliers. The Business Operations Assistant will be involved with special projects and other duties as needed.
APPLICATION PROCESS: Please submit a cover letter and resume to Andrew Edson, Business Manager, at ake17@georgetown.edu, and cite the position number (FY21FS002) in your subject line. Competitive applicants will be contacted for an interview.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Course work in Sport Management, Business, Accounting, or Finance a must
- Strong interpersonal skills and excellent written and oral communication skills
- Ability to prioritize and perform multiple tasks simultaneously
- Required to sit, walk, and stand while working
- Ability to lift, carry, etc. with arms and legs.
- Minimum 20 hours per week - Office Hours of Operation: 9am-5pm
- Availability: August 2022 – December 2023
OUTCOMES:
- Develop business, accounting, and finance skills
- Expand technical skills with the MS Office suite and Workday financial software
- Gain deeper understanding of business and finance operations in a collegiate athletic department and the issues facing Division I athletics at large
- Establish relationships with experienced administrators and coaches
Please note this is an unpaid internship. Questions may be directed to Andrew Edson, Business Manager, at ake17@georgetown.edu or 202-687-2534
