Associate Director of Athletics - Compliance

Job Summary

Job Summary

• Responsible for the overall administration of the development, implementation and monitoring of all systems designed to ensure compliance with the NCAA, Conference, and University rules.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Directs all aspects of the NCAA compliance program.
• Develops policies and procedures to monitor and ensure compliance with the university, NCAA, and conference rules and regulations in the areas of recruiting, financial aid, amateurism, and initial eligibility.
• Ensures all student-athletes are eligible to participate in the intercollegiate athletics programs.
• Work with the NCAA Initial Eligibility Clearinghouse in processing eligibility requirements.
• Assist the Office of Institutional Research in the coordination and submission of the federal graduation report and the NCAA Graduation Success Rate (GSR).
• Trains staff in the operations of the Compliance Office and their responsibility and accountability to the University, Conference, and NCAA.
• Provides on-going training and education to university staff and athletes regarding compliance issues.
• Collects, organizes and submits Academic Performance Program, NCAA Demographics report, and graduation rate information to the NCAA.
• Provides updates and reports to coaches and administration.
• Assists in the coordination of athletic academic certifications.
• Develops and conducts rules education programs.
• Interprets NCAA rules and pursues waivers and appeals.
• Investigates and submits violations to the conference office and/or NCAA.
• Develops and maintains NCAA Division II Compliance and Recruitment Manual.
• Updates the rules education information and compliance forms on the compliance website.
• Generates and maintains all compliance forms.
• Serves as the liaison to the Registrar, Faculty Athletic Representative, and Financial Aid and Student Affairs offices.
• Ensures the compliance of all university athletics programs with NCAA rules and regulations governing financial aid to student-athletes.
• Monitors all financial aid awarded to student-athletes with assistance from the financial aid office with NCAA squad lists.
• Compiles and obtains signatures on NCAA eligibility certification forms and squad lists.
• Oversees the National Letter of Intent Program to include the development of all scholarship agreements and tracking NCAA individual and team grant-in-aid limits.
• Oversees the evaluation and articulation of transcripts in the recruiting process in relation to transfer eligibility.
• Monitors official recruiting visits, camps/clinics and NCAA complimentary admissions.
• Collects and monitors all NCAA required paperwork during annual sport specific pre-season team meetings.
• Serves on the Conference and NCAA Certification Committees as applicable.
• Attends seminars, conferences, and other professional development opportunities.
• Complies withal University, Conference regulations, and all NCAA rules and regulations.
• Remains current with all changes in NCAA, as well as changes to University and Conference rules and regulations.
• Responsible for maintenance of Compliance Assistant software program.
• Serve as chair for the campus NCAA Compliance Committee.
• Special projects and other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required, Master’s degree preferred.
• Five years of experience within an Intercollegiate Athletics Compliance program.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal skills and computer knowledge.
• Skilled in computer use of word-processing and database software.
• Ability to work independently with a diverse population and under pressure.
• Ability to work a flexible and varying schedule.
• Ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation.