2010-11 PL Budgets

[DFW HOYA]

Reprinted from the Fordham message board--just another indication of the steep hill that was climbed this season.

FY11 Expenses, Patriot League Football:
Fordham: $5,113,173
Colgate: $4,530,358
Lehigh: $4,323,035
Lafayette: $3,849,631
Holy Cross: $3,792,741
Bucknell: $3,105,892
Georgetown: $1,678,984

[RusskyHoya]

The most incredible aspect of those figures continues to be Fordham's performance. Not only can they not buy a win - a one-score win over what is likely the second-worst team in D-I excepted - but they can't even get their whole team from the Bronx to West Point for the game. Oh, and apparently their SID mixed up the gametime by three hours in their official releases.

At this point, they probably need to appoint a Special Inspector General for Fordham Football Reconstruction. Any program that spends > $5 million and still manages to lose to Division II Assumption College - on its own Homecoming, no less - has got to be guilty of gross mismanagement.

On the flip side, if anyone around here knows of someone who is looking for a professional challenge and knows how to do more with less, McD is hiring:

Job Number: 2011-0936R
Job Title: Associate Athletics Director for Business and Finance
Department: Athletics
Grade/Level: 13 - -
Date Posted: November 03, 2011

Duties And Responsibilities & Minimum Requirements:

The Associate Athletics Director for Business and Finance is the Senior Business Manager for the Athletics Department and has oversight for the fiscal management, including business operations of the entire department. Oversees the financial planning process, including the budgeting and policy administration functions as well as the execution of the financial plan at a department level and the individual sport and department plans (where applicable). Monitors and plans maximum efficient use of the Department’s financial resources, coordinating with all areas of the Department including coaches/teams and administrative areas. The Associate Athletics Director is responsible for managing a central business function in Athletics to include but not limited to: payroll, credit cards, Accounts Payable, cash advances, auditing, budget reconciliation, scholarships, purchasing, reimbursements, contracts and other services as defined.

This position is responsible for all annual reporting requirements to include but not limited to: NCAA Financial Survey, EADA annual report, NCAA annual audit and other reports as may be required. The Associate Athletics Director for Business and Finance will be responsible for administrative over site of certain varsity sports as assigned by the Athletics Director. This includes, but is not limited to, assisting the head coach with budget construction and adherence, and working with the head coach to create and manage an environment conducive to both academic and competitive success. The Associate Athletics Director for Business and Finance serves as a member of the senior staff for the Department of Athletics and keeps the Athletics Director, CFO of the University and CFO of University Services informed and aware as to the financial condition of the Athletics department.

This position will represent the department at local, regional and national meetings and maintain memberships in organizations that relate to financial management of an athletics department.

Master's degree required. 5 years of practical experience managing the financial operations for a DI athletic program. Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in related field, preferably in higher education or as a business unit leader for a non-profit organization. Must have expertise and education in financial analysis, financial modeling, resource based cost accounting, financial management, budgeting and financial aspects of strategic planning.

Comprehensive understanding and current knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and Word is required. Successful candidates must also have knowledge of ERP systems, preferable PeopleSoft. Knowledge of Financial Access+ and Genesys is a plus. CPA and/or MBA is preferable.

An ability to interact effectively and professionally with faculty, staff and executive level administrators throughout the Athletics Department, the University and external constituents such as the NCAA, BIG EAST Conference and other universities is required.

[Ro]

What's the going rate these days?

[vcjack]

Who has Michael Lewis's phone number? Or, Hell, I'd be fine with Feinstein reviving his love affair with all things underdog/Patriot League to get the story out.

[rosslynhoya]

Nov 7, 2011 12:15:23 GMT -5 Ro said:

What's the going rate these days?

A GU-13 equates to a starting salary of $57k-$100k, I believe. I'm sure we'll get a very good mid-career professional with a CPA or MBA for that kind of money.

[CAHoya07]

Nov 7, 2011 12:31:25 GMT -5 vcjack said:

Who has Michael Lewis's phone number? Or, Hell, I'd be fine with Feinstein reviving his love affair with all things underdog/Patriot League to get the story out.

Haha, yep, this is "Moneyball," FCS-style.

My suggestion? If we want to do more with more, make a donation to the Gridiron Club at the conclusion of the season.

Money talks, and every little bit counts. And be sure to leave a note, something along the lines of "wanting to help contribute to the continued success of Georgetown football (including facilities)."

[Ro]

CAHoya has a very logical point. Every little bit does count. Please, visit the football site to make whatever size donation you are comfortable with. Even setting up $10 a month auto charge to your credit or debit card will go a long way for the program and hopefully you'll barely notice that $10. If you have any questions that you can't find answers to on the website, please feel free to email me at [e-mail] and I'll be happy to steer you in the right direction. I know that times are getting tough for everyone and I certainly do not want to tell anyone how they should spend their hard-earned money, but I think trying to set aside 5 or 10 bucks a month to help build momentum for our program and help create a common sense of pride amongst our entire alumni base is a solid investment that really shouldn't put a huge dent in anyone's pocketbook. Think of it as something like..."put down the latte once a month, help build the Hoyas."

[TrueHoyaBlue]

After a few years of giving $25 or $50, my wife and I shifted $100 (or maybe $200) of our required season-ticket donation toward the Gridiron Club. I hope the success of the team will encourage many more to think to donate toward football as well!

[hoya8185]

To put the football budget in perspective. The swim teams at MD lost about 1.5 million last year. In other words MD swim teams lose as much as our total football budget.