Assistant Athletics Director - Compliance

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Req Id:  40331

Job Title:  Assistant Athletics Director - Compliance

City:  West Lafayette

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Job Summary

Work with the senior compliance professional with the overall operations of the athletics compliance office including running the day-to-day operations. Represent and serve as the senior compliance professional in the absence of the Sr. Associate Athletics Director – Compliance.  The position is responsible for ensuring institutional compliance with NCAA, Big Ten and University rules, regulations, and policies. Including, but not limited to, working on elite and high-level matters related to our student-athletes, coaches, staff, and sport programs. This position will also provide compliance-related guidance to Purdue University coaches, staff and student-athletes.

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Req Id:  40331

Job Title:  Assistant Athletics Director - Compliance

City:  West Lafayette

Job Description: 

Job Summary

Work with the senior compliance professional with the overall operations of the athletics compliance office including running the day-to-day operations. Represent and serve as the senior compliance professional in the absence of the Sr. Associate Athletics Director – Compliance.  The position is responsible for ensuring institutional compliance with NCAA, Big Ten and University rules, regulations, and policies. Including, but not limited to, working on elite and high-level matters related to our student-athletes, coaches, staff, and sport programs. This position will also provide compliance-related guidance to Purdue University coaches, staff and student-athletes.

What You'll Be Doing:

Education:  

Collaborate in the development and facilitation of educational programming for coaches, staff, student-athletes, donors and fans. Including providing research and recommendations related to interpretations of NCAA and Big Ten rules and Purdue University policies & procedures.  Communicate department's compliance philosophy and procedures to university personnel, student-athletes and Alumni.

 

NCAA and BIG Ten Eligibility: 

Provide research and recommendations with educational outreach regarding NCAA or Big Ten rules (e.g., Initial eligibility).  Provide research and recommendations with other initial eligibility related matters (e.g., academic or amateurism evaluations).

 

Revenue Sport Liaison:

Serve as an athletics compliance office liaison to multiple sports, including select high profile revenue sports (e.g., Football) in collaboration with the senior compliance officer. Including but not limited to reviewing and interpreting Big Ten and NCAA Regulations.

 

Monitoring Activities of NCAA, Big Ten and University rules and policies: 

Gathering, researching, and monitoring of information and activities to ensure compliance of NCAA and Big Ten rules. Gathering, researching, and monitoring of information and activities to ensure compliance of Purdue University policies and procedures.

 

Administrative Duties:

Perform other work-related duties as assigned by supervisor.  

About Us:

Purdue Athletics is built on unrivaled pride, unlimited potential, and a sense of shared purpose that unites staff, student-athletes, and the broader community. As part of Purdue’s 150-year legacy, Athletics exemplifies a culture of collaboration, continuous growth, and excellence, where every member is encouraged to strive for success while fostering a positive and supportive environment. Joining Purdue Athletics means joining a team committed to building a better world together—where professional aspirations thrive, innovation is celebrated, and a lasting impact is made on campus and beyond. Read more: Purdue Boilermakers Athletics  

What We're Looking For:

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree 
• Six (6) years of athletics compliance-related work experience in intercollegiate athletics

 

Skills needed:

• Ability to read, analyze, interpret, instruct and effectively communicate complex rules, regulations and policies from the University, Big Ten Conference and NCAA.
• Ability to effectively communicate with coaches, administrators, student-athletes, parents, faculty, staff, and high school staff members. 
• Excellent communication (oral, written, presentation), planning, problem-solving, negotiation, organizational, analytical, and customer service skills.
• Interpersonal skills in dealing sensitively with a wide variety of constituents necessary.
• Ability to influence and build work relationships among a diverse workforce at all levels.
• Must be able to handle multiple tasks and meet established deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Must possess a learning orientation to changing technology impacting business processes.
• Personal computer and related software skills, e.g., word processing, spreadsheets, Internet, etc., necessary.

Who We Are:

Purdue is a community built on collaboration, with global perspectives, Boilermaker pride and endless opportunity to live, learn and grow. Join us and contribute to our culture.

Additional Information:

• Purdue’s benefits summary https://www.purdue.edu/hr/Benefits/
• Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position  
• A background check will be required for employment in this position
• FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible For Overtime)
• Retirement Eligibility: Defined Contributions immediately  

Career Stream

Compensation Information:
Professional 4
Pay Band S075
Job Code#20003107
 
Link to Purdue University's Compensation Guidelines: https://www.purdue.edu/hr/mngcareer/c...

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Posting Start Date:  1/14/26

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