Position Title:

Coordinator, Compliance Services

Position Type:

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Categories:

Staff Non-exempt

Job Summary:

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Position Title:

Coordinator, Compliance Services

Position Type:

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Categories:

Staff Non-exempt

Job Summary:

Job Duties:

Position Summary:

Bucknell University is seeking a Coordinator for Compliance Services to join our Athletics Department. Reporting to the Associate Director of Athletics for Compliance and Student Services, this position plays a vital role in ensuring the University's 27 varsity athletic programs and approximately 700 student-athletes operate within NCAA Division I and conference regulations. The Compliance Coordinator will be responsible for creating, maintaining, and monitoring athletic compliance; and serving as a resource for coaches, staff, and student-athletes while coordinating with University, conference, and NCAA offices. In addition to compliance oversight, this role also provides academic enhancement support to help foster the academic success and well-being of student-athletes. Ideal candidates will possess strong organizational and communication skills, an understanding of NCAA rules, and a commitment to integrity and institutional control in collegiate athletics.

 

Reporting Relationship:

• Reports to the Associate Director of Athletics for Compliance and Student Services

Work Setting:

• On-campus

Work Schedule:

• This is a full-time, non-exempt role, which is generally scheduled to work during the day from Monday - Friday. Additional evening and weekend work may be required in order to meet the needs of the department.

What You Will Do:

Athletic Department Compliance

• Assist in establishing and maintaining a program that ensures proper transmission of NCAA, Patriot League, and University rules and interpretations within the athletics department

• Coordinate and provide information on current rules affecting coaches and staff, which requires responding in a timely manner to coaches' and staff's requests for rule clarification and interpretation

• Assist with department compliance and business process databases and software

• Monitor and approve coaches' recruiting activities and countable athletically related activity submissions

• Participate in compliance-related programs and discussions, including: monthly conference calls and educational webinars and programs (e.g., NCAA Regional Rules), as necessary

Compliance Education

• Coordinate educational programming for athletics staff and student-athletes that provides regular updates to new rules and interpretations

• Develop a comprehensive compliance orientation for newly hired Department of Athletics and Recreation staff

• Perform regular evaluations of the orientation and rules education programs to ensure and improve the effectiveness

Academic Support

• Coordinate the scheduling and operation of the Academic Enhancement Program

• Perform Academic Coaching for at risk student-athletes

Student Athlete Services

• Collaborate with the Associate Director of Athletics/Compliance and Student Services to track, approve, and report NCAA Special Student Assistance Fund

• Review and process student-athlete Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) opportunities for NCAA compliance

• Facilitate educational sessions on personal branding, entrepreneurship, and personal finance for student-athletes

• Serve as a liaison between the Department of Athletics and University offices (Financial Aid, Registrar/Academic Services, Admissions, and Residence Life) to ensure NCAA, Conference, and University compliance

• Provides additional support through Academic Enhancement initiatives

Non-essential Functions: The job description's listed responsibilities and tasks are not exhaustive. Additional non-essential tasks and responsibilities may be assigned as needed.
 

What You Will Bring:

 

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree

• Background in NCAA compliance and/or work within the legal industry

Preferred, But Not Required:

• Prior experience in a Division I Intercollegiate Athletics compliance office

• Thorough knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work in an office setting, with or without accommodations, to include: sitting, standing, moving about the office and campus.

Job Exempt:

No

Salary Range:

22.70-28.38

The offer rate will be based on a review of the candidate's credentials compared to the qualifications of the position, internal equity, and our overall compensation philosophy. 

This role is not budgeted for visa sponsorship at this time, all candidates must be authorized to work in the US at the time of submission of the application.

Advertised:

2025-04-30

Benefits:

Eligible full- and part-time employees are compensated beyond base salary through our total rewards package that includes (but is not limited to):

• Flexible scheduling options determined by role; 
• Medical, prescription drug, vision, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance options
• An outstanding 10% employer contribution to your retirement plan (no contribution requirement for non-exempt positions)
• Generous paid time off, including vacation and sick time, a community service day, and 19 paid holidays (including two full weeks off for Winter Break!)
• Full-time and part-time members of the faculty and staff are eligible for tuition remission for themselves. Additionally, full-time members of the faculty and staff are eligible for tuition remission for their spouse/spousal equivalent and are eligible for various tuition programs for their children. Credit for full-time benefits eligible employment at other institutions of higher education will be applied to waiting periods.
• A comprehensive employee wellness program including program incentives
• A myriad of other benefits, including parental leave, an employee assistance program, fitness center membership, and the power of your Bucknell ID card 

To learn more about Bucknell's benefits, click here! (*Eligibility criteria and waiting periods may apply.)

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion:
Bucknell is committed to fostering an environment that embraces diversity, equity and inclusion, and seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports the growth and development of a diverse campus community.  We endeavor to enhance our capacity to value and capitalize on the cultural richness that diversity brings.  We encourage all individuals to apply and do not discriminate in admissions, employment, educational programs and/or activities on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, pregnancy, sex/gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, marital or family status, military or veteran status, or genetic information.

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Bucknell University participates with the United States Customs and Immigration Services (USCIS) E-Verify program.  We will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

For additional information regarding Bucknell's E-Verify requirements, please contact the office of Talent, Culture & Human Resources (570) 577-1631 or email hr@bucknell.edu.

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