Assistant/Associate Director of Athletics for Compliance; NIL

EXPIRED

Description

This position is a member of the senior staff at Holy Cross and is responsible for managing an NCAA Division I rules compliance program and enhancing a culture of compliance through comprehensive rules education programming, strong monitoring systems, and oversight of  name, image, and likeness (NIL) activities.  This position reports to the Deputy Director of Athletics/Senior Woman Administrator.

Major Areas of Responsibility

• Develop and execute NCAA rules education plan for staff, coaches, student-athletes, and other athletics stakeholders.
• Implement, control and monitor procedures for student-athlete recruitment (e.g., official and unofficial visits, contacts and evaluations), provision of awards and benefits (e.g., complimentary admissions, occasional meals), playing and practice seasons (e.g., time management plans, CARA logs) and other areas.
• Oversee third-party and/or institutional NIL activities where applicable, including education of staff, coaches, and student-athletes, student-athlete and institutional disclosures, and maintenance of the Holy Cross Name, Image, and Likeness policy.
• Maintain a strong monitoring program that ensures compliance with NCAA rules and regulations.
• Provide NCAA rules interpretations to various constituencies. Prepare violation reports, waivers and legislative relief requests as needed.
• Assist in preparation of NCAA reports, including Sports Sponsorship and Demographic Form, Academic Progress Rate and Graduations Success Rate.
• Maintain compliance with all NCAA rules including those governing name, image, and likeness; conduct and employment of athletics personnel; amateurism; eligibility; recruiting; financial aid; awards and benefits; and playing and practice seasons.
• Certify initial and continuing eligibility for incoming and returning student-athletes..
• Manage the NCAA Transfer Portal, including educating and inputting student-athletes, providing support to coaches accessing and evaluating transfers, as necessary.

Description

This position is a member of the senior staff at Holy Cross and is responsible for managing an NCAA Division I rules compliance program and enhancing a culture of compliance through comprehensive rules education programming, strong monitoring systems, and oversight of  name, image, and likeness (NIL) activities.  This position reports to the Deputy Director of Athletics/Senior Woman Administrator.

Major Areas of Responsibility

• Develop and execute NCAA rules education plan for staff, coaches, student-athletes, and other athletics stakeholders.
• Implement, control and monitor procedures for student-athlete recruitment (e.g., official and unofficial visits, contacts and evaluations), provision of awards and benefits (e.g., complimentary admissions, occasional meals), playing and practice seasons (e.g., time management plans, CARA logs) and other areas.
• Oversee third-party and/or institutional NIL activities where applicable, including education of staff, coaches, and student-athletes, student-athlete and institutional disclosures, and maintenance of the Holy Cross Name, Image, and Likeness policy.
• Maintain a strong monitoring program that ensures compliance with NCAA rules and regulations.
• Provide NCAA rules interpretations to various constituencies. Prepare violation reports, waivers and legislative relief requests as needed.
• Assist in preparation of NCAA reports, including Sports Sponsorship and Demographic Form, Academic Progress Rate and Graduations Success Rate.
• Maintain compliance with all NCAA rules including those governing name, image, and likeness; conduct and employment of athletics personnel; amateurism; eligibility; recruiting; financial aid; awards and benefits; and playing and practice seasons.
• Certify initial and continuing eligibility for incoming and returning student-athletes..
• Manage the NCAA Transfer Portal, including educating and inputting student-athletes, providing support to coaches accessing and evaluating transfers, as necessary.
• Oversight of department clinics programming, including partial oversight of Assistant Director of Business Operations in their role assisting with clinics management.
• Manager rosters and participation records in College database and ARMS compliance software.
• Monitor compliance with Patriot League and institutional rules and regulations.
• Sport supervision as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required; Master’s Degree or J.D. preferred; knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations also required.
• Minimum of three years-experience with NCAA Division I compliance is recommended.
• ARMS experience a plus.

Core Competencies

• Appreciation for primacy of academics
• Highly motivated and can highly motivate others
• Dependability & Flexibility
• Extremely Service Oriented- Proven ability to interact professionally and diplomatically with many constituencies with a strong customer-service focus.
• Excellent Written & Verbal Communication
• Proficient Problem Solving
• Strong Teamwork & Team Facilitation- supports departmental efforts through collaborative measures and sharing knowledge with others.
• Strong Interpersonal Skills
• Strong computer skills
• Presentation skills
• Good organizational skills with attention to detail are essential
• Goal–oriented
• Personal and professional integrity
• Accountability
• Diversity and Inclusion-Understands the importance, values and respects diversity as an individual, in a team and within groups while fostering an inclusive and supportive environment.

Disclaimer

The description above represents the most significant duties of this position but does not exclude other occasional work assignments not mentioned, the inclusion of which would be in conformity with the factor degrees assigned.

Additional Information : 
This is a full time, exempt level position. The College is committed to providing competitive market pay for its employees.  The College also offers a competitive benefits package for full-time staff, including:

• 10% College contribution to the 403(b) Retirement Plan (1 year wait waiver available)
• This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement - upon hire, candidates will need to live within commuting distance
• Condensed summer 4-day work week
• Tuition & Education benefits
• Wellness programs & ongoing Training and Development opportunities
• Generous paid time off

The College is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and complies with all Federal and Massachusetts laws concerning Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action in the workplace.

To review our Employee Benefit Options, please go to: [https://www.holycross.edu/human-resources/benefits

](https://www.holycross.edu/human-resources/benefits)APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Please attach a cover letter addressing the position requirements along with your resume.

In your cover letter please address how your work might support the College's mission as a Jesuit, undergraduate liberal arts college (see http://www.holycross.edu/mission) and its core commitment to justice and inclusive excellence. Please provide examples of any past work that illuminate your commitments in these areas.

Review of applications will begin as received and continue until the position has been filled.

 The College also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities during the hiring process in compliance with law. To request an accommodation via email at hr@holycross.edu, or by calling 508-793-3391. 

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