Assistant Athletic Director, Foundation Accounting

University of Memphis · Memphis

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The Assistant Athletic Director, Foundation Accounting position serves as a key member of the Foundation’s team and is responsible for supporting the organization’s financial management, accounting, reporting, budgeting, and compliance functions. Working closely with University of Memphis Athletics leadership, Foundation staff and the MAF Board of Directors, this position helps ensure the effective stewardship of Foundation resources.

The University of Memphis is a leading, student-centered, urban public R1 research institution. Located in Memphis, Tennessee, on 1,160 acres. The University serves a population of nearly 20,000 students and 2,500 employees, including more than 1,000 full-time faculty members.

The University offers bachelor’s degrees in more than 230 areas of study, master’s degrees in more than 50 subjects and doctoral degrees in 26 disciplines; supported an institutional record of more than $100 million in research awards for FY24; and has an operating budget of close to $500 million. The Memphis Athletic Foundation (MAF) is an affiliated organization of the University of Memphis dedicated to advancing the mission and success of Memphis Athletics.

Established in its current form in 2025, the Foundation serves as a steward of more than $250 million in assets, including ownership and operation of Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium, a 136-acre sports and entertainment complex and a premier venue for athletic, music, community, and special events. In addition to overseeing the stadium operations and events, the Foundation manages capital projects for Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium and other athletic facilities, administers a portfolio of real estate assets, and oversees a diverse range of revenue streams, including sponsorships, philanthropic gifts, premium seating, and seat license programs.

The Foundation is committed to maintaining the highest standards of financial stewardship, transparency, and regulatory compliance.

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