Associate Athletic Director, Athletics



Administration/Professional

Lawton, OK

Associate Athletic Director, Athletics



Administration/Professional

Lawton, OK Apply Now

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ID: 1622-345
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Full-Time/Regular

Posted Job Title:
Associate Athletic Director for Athletics Compliance, Athletics

Job Description:
The Associate Athletic Director for Athletics Compliance is responsible for compliance at Cameron University, an NCAA Division II institution in the Lone Star Conference. The Associate AD reports directly to the Director of Athletics. This is a full-time, 12-month assignment requiring physical presence and residence in Lawton, Oklahoma or the immediate surrounding area. If the successful candidate qualifies, this position may also be selected to serve as the institution’s Senior Woman Administrator (SWA), in accordance with NCAA Constitution 4.02.5. Senior Woman Administrator (SWA).

All members of the Athletic Staff are expected to be team players supporting each other while promoting the mission of the University, supporting the philosophy of the Athletic Department, and assuring the well-being of all student athletes. The Associate Athletic Director will operate in accordance with NCAA, conference and university rules, regulations and policies.

The position is available October 1, 2024.

1. Job Duties as the Associate Athletic Director include, but are not limited to:

• serve on the Athletics Administrative Leadership team
• serve as the NCAA Compliance Coordinator, further description follows
• serve as the Senior Woman Administrator (SWA), further description follows
• supply input on the daily functions of the department
• supervise professional and student assistants
• active involvement in community service activities
• monitor the hiring process and assure the academic success of student workers
• serve as an on-site game administrator for select varsity home contests, including many during non-traditional business hours such as weeknights and weekends
• participate in the coordination, organization, and implementation of athletic tournaments as well as Lone Star Conference and NCAA post-season championships
• represent and attend various professional development meetings and seminars on behalf of Cameron University Athletics, including but not limited to: NCAA Regional Rules Seminars, Lone Star Conference Compliance and Council of Athletic Administrators meetings, NAAC and NCAA Conventions, Cameron University events and programs
• other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics

1. Compliance Coordinator duties include but are not limited to:

• prepare and maintain NCAA, conference and university compliance records as they relate to athletics
• oversee the preparation and completion of eligibility reports
• interpret NCAA, conference and university academic standards and eligibility qualifications
• conduct rules education meetings for members of the athletic department, student athletes and boosters
• provide expertise, advisement and maintain recruiting eligibility information
• provide expertise to members of the athletic department and university on rules compliance and eligibility

standards for an NCAA Division II member institution

• prepare NCAA squad lists and related NCAA and conference reports
• track scholarship allocations, countable aid and equivalencies; maintain close work relationship with Financial

Aid Services

• chair the Athletics Compliance Committee
• chair the Cameron University Athletics Gender Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee

1. If applicable, Senior Woman Administrator duties include but are not limited to:

• acts as a key decision-maker instrumentally involved with the athletic department
• participates on the senior athletics management team
• supports and manages gender equity and Title IX plans and issues
• provides advocacy for issues important to female and male student athletes
• educates individuals on issues concerning both men and women
• serves as a role model and resource for student athletes, coaches, administrators, and other staff personnel
• leads student athletes in successfully balancing academics and athletics
• reviews Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act Report and the Gender Equity Plan
• active member of key professional organizations
• represents and attends various professional development meetings and seminars on behalf of Cameron University Athletics, including but not limited to: NCAA Regional Rules Seminars, Lone Star Conference Compliance and Council of Athletic Administrators meetings, NAAC and NCAA Conventions, Cameron University events and programs

• instrumentally involved with the implementation of the following NCAA guiding principles at the conference and institutional levels:

• Institutional control and responsibility

• Student athlete well-being

• Gender equity, diversity, and inclusion

• Sportsmanship and ethical conduct

• Sound academic standards

• Equitable hiring and compensation efforts

• Diversity within the conference and NCAA governance structures

• Competitive equity

• Fair recruiting practices

• Equitable budget allocations

• Financial aid provision

• Playing and practice season opportunities

• Economy of athletics program operation

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Demonstrated experience interpreting and maintaining compliance with NCAA, state and federal laws and regulations
• Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Excel, Word, and other related software that allows for the efficient and effective preparation of reports
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Demonstrated organizational and management ability
• Strong work ethic with a team player’s positive attitude

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's degree from a regionally accredited institution in sport management, sport administration, education or a related field
• Two years or more working full-time in compliance at a NCAA DI or DII institution
• Familiarity with the NCAA’s Legislative Services Database, Eligibility Center, Transfer Portal applications and SPRY Software

APPLYING: Attachments should include a cover letter indicating experience applicable to position, resume, transcripts (unofficial are acceptable at this point), names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three professional references.

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