Assistant Athletic Director of Compliance

Position Overview

Position Summary:

Under limited supervision of the Director of Athletics, the Assistant Athletics Director for Compliance is responsible for the overall development, implementation, and review of the institution’s athletics compliance program. The Assistant Athletics Director for Compliance is also responsible for the daily operation of the compliance program including rules education, rules interpretation, and coordinating rules compliance efforts. The Assistant Athletics Director for Compliance heads up the Office of Athletic Compliance and any compliance office personnel designated to the Office of Athletics Compliance.

Requirements

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance with NCAA, conference and institutional regulations, policies and procedures
• Support the Eligibility Officer/Assistant Registrar with student-athlete eligibility certification as assigned
• Collaborate with Athletic Academic Advisor to monitor and support student-athlete academic eligibility
• Assist Financial Aid Office in managing and monitoring student-athlete financial aid packages and limits in accordance with NCAA guidelines
• Manage and oversee the athletics department’s use of web-based compliance software systems
• Lead and coordinate special compliance-related projects, including NCAA rule education seminars, clinics, workshops
• Monitor recruiting activities, including official and unofficial visits to ensure adherence to compliance regulations

Position Overview

Position Summary:

Under limited supervision of the Director of Athletics, the Assistant Athletics Director for Compliance is responsible for the overall development, implementation, and review of the institution’s athletics compliance program. The Assistant Athletics Director for Compliance is also responsible for the daily operation of the compliance program including rules education, rules interpretation, and coordinating rules compliance efforts. The Assistant Athletics Director for Compliance heads up the Office of Athletic Compliance and any compliance office personnel designated to the Office of Athletics Compliance.

Requirements

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance with NCAA, conference and institutional regulations, policies and procedures
• Support the Eligibility Officer/Assistant Registrar with student-athlete eligibility certification as assigned
• Collaborate with Athletic Academic Advisor to monitor and support student-athlete academic eligibility
• Assist Financial Aid Office in managing and monitoring student-athlete financial aid packages and limits in accordance with NCAA guidelines
• Manage and oversee the athletics department’s use of web-based compliance software systems
• Lead and coordinate special compliance-related projects, including NCAA rule education seminars, clinics, workshops
• Monitor recruiting activities, including official and unofficial visits to ensure adherence to compliance regulations
• Review and evaluate academic transcripts of prospective student-athletes for initial and transfer eligibility determination
• Prepare and submit NCAA and conference waivers as required
• Serve as a member on the Athletic Compliance Committee
• Compile and submit compliance-related reports, such EADA, NCAA Financial Report, NCAA Sports Sponsorship and Demographics report, in collaboration with athletics and institutional budget staff Contribute to the development and maintenance of the athletics department’s comprehensive policies and procedures manual.
• Effectively collaborate with other university departments to support the overall success of athletics compliance
• Participate in sport program oversight opportunities and directed
• Regular and predictable attendance is required
• Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Job Requirements:

• A Bachelor's degree in a related field is required
• NCAA compliance knowledge required
• Athletic administrative experience in financial aid, recruiting, and/or eligibility disciplines preferred
• Master’s degree is preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations
• Knowledge of financial aid basic principles
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work professionally and effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community
• Ability to work independently, exercise creativity, be attentive to detail, and maintain a positive attitude
• Ability to manage multiple and simultaneous responsibilities and to prioritize scheduling of work
• Knowledge and ability to interpret and apply federal and state guidelines and regulations
• Knowledge of computerized records management systems

Working Conditions

Physical Demand and Working Conditions:

• Work is primarily conducted in a standard office environment
• This position requires occasional evening and weekend hours, as well as attendance at team practices, games, and potential travel with athletic teams
• Work is sedentary in nature that at times requires exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally and/or a consistent amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
  

Essential Functions: [As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, these include the aforementioned duties and responsibilities, minimum job requirements, knowledge, skills, and abilities and physical demand and working conditions. This is not necessarily an all-inclusive listing.]

Additional Information

Condition of Employment: Must pass a pre-employment background check.

Electronic Application Instructions: Electronic applications should be submitted through the "Apply" link on the top of this page. Please attach the following required documents to your electronic application:

Required Documents:
Please ensure that you attach all required documents even if you have applied for other positions at ENMU as the committee does not have access to those records.
Letter of interest
Resume
Contact information for three references (blind or off list reference checks may be conducted on finalists)
Transcripts (unofficial for application purposes)

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