Associate Athletic Director for Compliance

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Since 1906, the University of West Georgia (UWG) has been home to those who seek a transformative college experience. UWG is a leading residential, doctoral comprehensive university that offers a broad undergraduate and graduate curriculum based on a liberal arts foundation. Nestled among the pines on a picturesque 645 acres is the University of West Georgia- a hidden gem approximately 40 miles west of Atlanta. Serving approximately 13,000 students, and offering more than 100 programs, UWG is committed to advancing innovative academic programs and a student-centered business model. Perennially ranked by U.S. News & World Report, the Princeton Review, and Colleges of Distinction as a top national university, West Georgia offers 86 fields of study, including business, computing, nursing, education, STEM, communication and digital media, social sciences, and the fine and performing arts. UWG generates a regional economic impact of more than $650 million annually and provides a safe, quality, and affordable university experience that connects students to post-graduate career and leadership opportunities. UWG has been recognized by the Carnegie Foundation for its institutional commitment to community engagement through teaching, research and creative activities, and public service. West Georgia is one of only 119 U.S. colleges and universities to receive the elective classification in 2020 and is among only 359 institutions nationally. Dedicated to creating a first-choice university for students, alumni, employees, and communities, UWG seeks employees who will advance and support the University's mission of fulfilling the talent needs of western Georgia and the Atlanta metropolitan area, while contributing to the social, cultural, and economic development of the region and state.

Living in Carrollton, "The City of Dreams," offers the advantages of city life with a small-town vibe. This progressive community with Southern flair offers plenty of shopping, restaurants, nightlife opportunities, and cultural events. Named a City of Excellence in Georgia and listed as one of the 50 Best Small Southern Towns, Carrollton is the cultural, educational, health care, and commercial center for the west Georgia region.

At the heart of Carrollton is its historic downtown and Adamson Square lined with shops, galleries, and restaurants. Each season offers unique local events and opportunities for year-round recreation. Outdoor activities abound through award-winning spaces, including an 18-mile paved walking and biking Greenbelt trail that encircles the city and passes through the UWG campus.

The city embraces the University's students, faculty, and staff, and welcomes the diversity UWG brings to the community.

Invested in education with highly rated city and county K-12 systems, both city and county public school graduation rates are 90% and above and rank among the top in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.

Job Summary

The University of West Georgia Athletic Department is a NCAA Division I athletic program in the ASUN Conference. The primary responsibility of this position is to ensure the Athletic Department is in full compliance with NCAA, ASUN, and University rules and procedures concerning student athlete recruitment, eligibility, admission, and participation. Provides continuous oversight of compliance matters and ensure education materials for coaches, staff and student athletes are updated as needed, Works directly with coaches on compliance issues and serves as the department's contact in these matters with the admissions office and the registrar. Must submit timely information for NCAA, ASUN, and University reports, forms and documentation. The position reports to the Senior Associate Athletic Director and is expected to represent the University with professionalism.

Responsibilities

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About Us

Since 1906, the University of West Georgia (UWG) has been home to those who seek a transformative college experience. UWG is a leading residential, doctoral comprehensive university that offers a broad undergraduate and graduate curriculum based on a liberal arts foundation. Nestled among the pines on a picturesque 645 acres is the University of West Georgia- a hidden gem approximately 40 miles west of Atlanta. Serving approximately 13,000 students, and offering more than 100 programs, UWG is committed to advancing innovative academic programs and a student-centered business model. Perennially ranked by U.S. News & World Report, the Princeton Review, and Colleges of Distinction as a top national university, West Georgia offers 86 fields of study, including business, computing, nursing, education, STEM, communication and digital media, social sciences, and the fine and performing arts. UWG generates a regional economic impact of more than $650 million annually and provides a safe, quality, and affordable university experience that connects students to post-graduate career and leadership opportunities. UWG has been recognized by the Carnegie Foundation for its institutional commitment to community engagement through teaching, research and creative activities, and public service. West Georgia is one of only 119 U.S. colleges and universities to receive the elective classification in 2020 and is among only 359 institutions nationally. Dedicated to creating a first-choice university for students, alumni, employees, and communities, UWG seeks employees who will advance and support the University's mission of fulfilling the talent needs of western Georgia and the Atlanta metropolitan area, while contributing to the social, cultural, and economic development of the region and state.

Living in Carrollton, "The City of Dreams," offers the advantages of city life with a small-town vibe. This progressive community with Southern flair offers plenty of shopping, restaurants, nightlife opportunities, and cultural events. Named a City of Excellence in Georgia and listed as one of the 50 Best Small Southern Towns, Carrollton is the cultural, educational, health care, and commercial center for the west Georgia region.

At the heart of Carrollton is its historic downtown and Adamson Square lined with shops, galleries, and restaurants. Each season offers unique local events and opportunities for year-round recreation. Outdoor activities abound through award-winning spaces, including an 18-mile paved walking and biking Greenbelt trail that encircles the city and passes through the UWG campus.

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The city embraces the University's students, faculty, and staff, and welcomes the diversity UWG brings to the community.

Invested in education with highly rated city and county K-12 systems, both city and county public school graduation rates are 90% and above and rank among the top in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.

Job Summary

The University of West Georgia Athletic Department is a NCAA Division I athletic program in the ASUN Conference. The primary responsibility of this position is to ensure the Athletic Department is in full compliance with NCAA, ASUN, and University rules and procedures concerning student athlete recruitment, eligibility, admission, and participation. Provides continuous oversight of compliance matters and ensure education materials for coaches, staff and student athletes are updated as needed, Works directly with coaches on compliance issues and serves as the department's contact in these matters with the admissions office and the registrar. Must submit timely information for NCAA, ASUN, and University reports, forms and documentation. The position reports to the Senior Associate Athletic Director and is expected to represent the University with professionalism.

Responsibilities

1 -
Serve as the front-line developer and implementer of the compliance program for UWG Athletics. Facilitating, for example, the education of student-athletes, coaches, staff and supporters; process development; timely report creation; etc.

2 -
Serve as the primary respondent for all compliance-related concerns and questions. Taking the lead on functions such as (but not limited to) responding in a timely fashion to requests for support from student-athletes, coaches, staff, and others; following up on compliance concerns that may lead to investigations; etc.

3 -
Serve as sports supervisor (associate) for two or more sports.

4 -
Liaise and partner with members of the campus, conference, NCAA, and other entities as needed. Support department initiatives, including projects, events, etc., as assigned or as needed. Serve on department, campus, conference, NCAA and/or other committees as needed.

5 -
Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements
Bachelor's Degree

Other Required Qualifications
Thorough knowledge of NCAA rules and procedures. Must have the ability to interpret the NCAA bylaws.

Required Experience
Four or more years of full-time, successful experience working in an NCAA compliance athletics office setting; Experience using LSDBi and RSRO, and other applicable NCAA programs and computer software.

This position will serve as the chief compliance officer for UWG Athletics. This person's failure to fulfill the duties of this job well may lead to the department and the institution being subject to various penalties and restrictions, as well as significant reputational loss for the campus.

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Preferred Qualifications
Experience with NCAA Division I rules and procedures.

Preferred Educational Qualifications
Master's Degree

Preferred Experience
Two or more years of full-time experience working in an NCAA Division I compliance athletics office setting; Significant and demonstrated supervision of administrative staff members; Previous experience working as a sport supervisor.

Proposed Salary

The salary for this position will be commensurate with experience.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES
Ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences; Ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense; Ability to develop goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish work. Ability to work effectively with staff, the public, and outside constituency groups; Ability to effectively plan, delegate, and supervise the work of others; Ability to utilize various computer software packages, such as Compliance Software, query, etc.; Ability to work independently and exercise judgment in order to be able to analyze and investigate a variety of questions or problems; Ability to analyze and develop guidelines, procedures and systems; Ability to sit/stand and use of computer/electronic equipment for extended periods of time. Ability to adjust actions in relation to others' actions

KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects. Knowledge of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) regulations, both those general in nature and those which apply directly to your position's responsibilities; Strict adherence to all applicable governing policies, procedures, and regulations of the NCAA is required and is a condition of employment; Knowledge of conference rules and regulations.

SKILLS
Skill in analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems; Skill in scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others; Skill in oral and written communication. Effective oral, written, and electronic communication skills with constituencies involved in a Division I intercollegiate athletics program.

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect.These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards.More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line athttps://www.usg.edu/policymanual/sect....

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line athttps://www.usg.edu/policymanual/sect....

Conditions of Employment

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of West Georgia as determined by the University of West Georgia in its sole discretion; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials, reference checks; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test. Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, to the statutes, rules and regulations of this institution and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of West Georgia is an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity, and affirmative action institution. It is the policy of the University of West Georgia to recruit, hire, train, promote, and educate persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws (including Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Sections 503, and 504, ADEA, ADA, E.O. 11246, and Rev. Proc. 75-50)

Other Information

The mission of the University of West Georgia is to enable students, faculty, and staff to realize their full potential through academic engagement, supportive services, professional development, and a caring, student-centered community. The institutional mission and daily operation of the University of West Georgia are guided by our values that support our vision to be the best place to work, learn, and succeed: ACHIEVEMENT, CARING, COLLABORATION, INCLUSIVENESS, INNOVATION, INTEGRITY, SUSTAINABILITY, and WISDOM.

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