Director of Compliance for Student-Athlete Issues

Job Summary

How to Apply

A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

Job Summary

The Director of Compliance for Student-Athlete Issues must be extremely knowledgeable regarding NCAA rules and possess strong organizational skills and attention to detail.  The Director will be responsible for overseeing and enhancing a comprehensive monitoring program relating to NCAA and Big Ten rules impacting the activities of student-athletes.  The Director will be comfortable with technology and use it to advance the goals of the Compliance Services Office. The Director will convey a strong customer service attitude and assist student-athletes, coaches and athletic administrators by interpreting, teaching and monitoring all required rules and regulations. The Director will consistently and reliably demonstrate good judgment, sound reasoning, practicality and the ability to problem solve.

Responsibilities*

   
• Completion of annual student-athlete compliance forms.
   
• Roster management activities such as:   
        
  • Travel and competition rosters and class excuse letters.
        
  • Participation reports.
        
  • Monitoring and communication of additions and deletions to rosters.
        
  • Updating student-athlete data in JumpForward compliance software program.
     
     
   
• Playing and practice season activities such as:   
        
  • Declarations of playing and practice seasons.
        
  • CARA forms.
        
  • Coordination of Practice visits.
        
  • Summer conditioning activities.
        
  • Support implementation of recent Time Management proposals
     
     
   
• Student-athlete employment.
   
• Complimentary admissions to student-athletes.
   
• Promotional activities.
   
• Automobile monitoring and parking passes.
   
• Student-athlete meals.
   
• Student-athlete housing.
   
• Outside competition.
   
• Amateurism issues.
   
• Serve as compliance liaison to multiple sport programs as assigned.
   
• Assisting with the development of rules education programming for student-athletes.
   
• Provide interpretations of NCAA rules to coaches, staff and student-athletes.
   
• Prepare and submit waiver requests, as assigned.
   
• Investigate possible violations of NCAA rules and draft violation reports, as assigned.
   
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications*

   
• Bachelor's Degree.
   
• 1 - 4 years of compliance experience in a Division I athletics program.
   
• Demonstrated knowledge of NCAA rules.
   
• Demonstrated commitment to high professional ethical standards.

Desired Qualifications*

   
• Masters, law or other relevant advanced degree.
   
• Demonstrated knowledge of Big Ten rules.
   
• Previous experience in a BCS-level athletics program.

Additional Information

The University of Michigan Athletic Department is dedicated to building a department culture which demonstrates respect for all, shows compassion for others, and celebrates the differences among our staff, student-athletes, and supporters. We are committed to the hiring and development of diverse staff who contribute to an inclusive environment.

In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, The University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family and plan for a secure future. Benefits include:

   
• Generous time off
   
• A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions with immediate vesting
   
• Many choices for comprehensive health insurance
   
• Life insurance
   
• Long-term disability coverage
   
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses