Assistant Athletic Director of Compliance

Position Information

General Information

Position Number

000100

Vacancy Open to

All Candidates

Working Title

Assistant Athletic Director of Compliance

Position Designation

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Position Information

General Information

Position Number

000100

Vacancy Open to

All Candidates

Working Title

Assistant Athletic Director of Compliance

Position Designation

EHRA Non-Faculty

Employment Type

Permanent - Full-time

Months per Year

12

Work Schedule

Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, some nights and weekends as necessary.

Hours per week

40

FLSA Status

Exempt

Division

Athletics

Department

Athletics (Adm)

Work Location

SAC

Salary Range

Primary Purpose of Department

The mission of the Athletic Department at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte is to operate within the perspective of the overall educational programs. With a balanced program that supports equitable opportunities for all students and staff, the department promotes a total person concept that provides its student-athletes with the necessary tools to be successful in academic, athletic, and social settings. The Department of Athletics supports the highest ethical standards of the University, the NCAA, and affiliated conference.

Primary Purpose of Position

This position is responsible for interpreting NCAA rules and regulations and ensuring that UNC Charlotte remains in compliance with those rules.

Summary of Position Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary Athletics Compliance liaison to the institutional Scholarship/Financial Aid Office and athletics CFO.
• Oversee administration, monitoring, and reconciliation of student-athlete financial aid, including awards, adjustments, scholarship equivalencies, cost of attendance, and outstanding balances.
• Coordinate financial aid audits and ensure compliance with NCAA, conference, and institutional requirements.
• Serve as the primary compliance administrator for the College Athlete Payment System (CAPS), overseeing the accuracy, reconciliation, monitoring, and timely reporting of required data.
• Coordinate with the Athletics Business Office and other campus partners regarding revenue-sharing agreements, payments, roster information, and required CAPS certifications/attestations.
• Monitor roster and revenue-sharing requirements and maintain appropriate internal controls and documentation.
• Coordinate NCAA initial and continuing eligibility certification in partnership with the Athletics Academic Center, Registrar, and other campus offices.
• Guide transfer eligibility and prepare NCAA waivers as assigned.
• Coordinate collection and submission of NCAA APR, GSR, and other required NCAA, conference, and institutional reports.
• Serve as the primary compliance contact for assigned sport programs and provide rules interpretations and education to coaches, staff, and student-athletes.
• Investigate potential NCAA violations, research applicable precedent and penalties, and prepare required NCAA/conference reporting.
• Monitor and review compliance documentation, including CARA logs, recruiting activities, participation records, and other required forms and reports to ensure adherence to NCAA, conference, and institutional requirements
• Assist with implementation of NCAA legislation, College Sports Commission requirements, and other regulatory changes; perform additional duties as assigned by the Senior Associate Athletic Director for Governance and Regulatory Affairs.

Minimum Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree and one year of compliance work in a Division I College/University.

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Master’s degree preferred.
• Knowledge of financial aid policy and procedures and NCAA eligibility process, and legislation preferred.
• Experience with ARMS software.
• Experience with NCAA applications such as LSDBi & RSRO.

Necessary Certifications/Licenses

Preferred Certifications/Licenses

Special Notes to Applicants

• The finalist will be subject to a Criminal Background Check and/or a Motor Vehicle Report
• The Search Committee will not contact references without first verifying permission with
  the finalist.
• Please ensure your resume reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences to
  support your answers to the supplemental questions.
• UNC Charlotte Benefits Information: https://hr.charlotte.edu/bene...

Posting Open Date

09/01/2026

Posting Close Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Proposed Hire Date

10/01/2026

If time-limited please indicate appointment end date

Contact Information

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?

   • UNC Charlotte Website
   • HERC Job Board
   • Inside Higher Education
   • Mitratech Circa (formerly known as Local JobNetwork)
   • Another Website
   • Agency Referral
   • Advertisement/Publication
   • Personal Referral
   • Other

2. (Open Ended Question)

3. * Do you have a bachelor’s degree and 1 year of compliance work at a Division I College or University?

   • Yes
   • No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents 1. Resume / Curriculum Vitae 2. Cover Letter / Letter of Interest 3. Contact Information for References

Optional Documents

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