Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance

EXPIRED

Lafayette College: Human Resources: Staff Positions: Athletics

Location

Easton, PA

Open Date

Lafayette College: Human Resources: Staff Positions: Athletics

Location

Easton, PA

Open Date

Nov 28, 2023

Description

DESCRIPTION:

The Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance reports to the Senior Associate Athletic Director for Compliance and Student-Athlete Development and assists with all aspects of managing a Division I NCAA Compliance Program. Specifically, the goal is to educate, monitor, and report on all activities pertaining to NCAA, Patriot League, and Lafayette College rules and regulations governing intercollegiate athletics. The Athletics Compliance Office at Lafayette College is committed to being personable, professional, and problem solvers; while serving all constituents of our Athletics Department; coaches, student-athletes, staff, families, and supporters. This position provides leadership, guidance, and direction in all areas related to NCAA and Patriot League compliance to 23 sports programs and its student-athletes.

Primary responsibilities include the day-to-day operations associated with monitoring compliance with NCAA and Patriot League rules and regulations and educating staff regarding all NCAA and Patriot League rules. It is expected that this person will communicate directly with all staff, coaches, and student-athletes regarding NCAA compliance in a timely manner. Performance of all key job responsibilities can be found below:

• Monitor academics, amateurism, eligibility, and financial aid rules of the NCAA, Patriot League, and Lafayette College.
• Coordinate recruiting monitoring efforts including but not limited to reviewing official/unofficial visit documentation, phone logs/off-campus recruiting logs, and sport-specific dead period reminders via ARMS.
• Support coaches, prospects, and student-athletes navigating initial eligibility and amateurism matters as the NCAA Eligibility Center liaison.
• Assist with department-wide compliance educational efforts.
• Work alongside the Admissions, Financial Aid, and Registrar's Offices.
• Interpret and train on NCAA rules, policies, and regulations for students, coaches, athletic staff, and representatives of athletic interest. Including providing rules and interpretations as needed.
• Oversee, audit, and review compliance forms, policies, procedures, and any new/different NCAA legislation.
• Participate in the preparation of NCAA squad lists, national letters of intent, and financial aid agreements.
• Special projects as assigned by the Senior Associate Athletic Director for Compliance and Student-Athlete Development.

Qualifications

A Bachelor's Degree is required, a Master's Degree preferred, plus a minimum of one to two years experience with a Division I Athletics Program.

Knowledge of NCAA rules and athletic compliance procedures is required. The successful candidate must have excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as excellent organizational skills. Candidate must have outstanding interpersonal skills to relate to a diverse community of students, faculty, and staff. The successful candidate must be proficient in computer skills including the use of the NCAA Compliance Assistant software and the Microsoft Office Suite.

This position is made possible by the Patriot League Ethnic Minority Enhancement Grant and provides full-time employee benefits.

Application Instructions

Review of applications to begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Qualified applicants should submit a letter of interest indicating the exact position, a resume, and a list of at least three references via the online link.