Associate Athletic Director for Compliance (NCAA)

Working Title: Associate Athletic Director for Compliance (AADC)

Classification Title: Administrator II

Posting Details

Priority Application Date (Posting will remain open until filled): Sunday, November 24, 2024 @ 11:55pm PT

Hiring Preference

Not Applicable

Position Summary

The Associate Athletic Director for Compliance (AADC) reports to the Dean of Students/Associate Vice President for Student Affairs (DOS). The AADC is responsible for overseeing, implementing, facilitating, and evaluating all facets of Sacramento State's Athletic Compliance program to ensure institutional control and conform to industry best practices. This position will be directly involved in the educational, monitoring, and investigating process to create, ensure, and promote an atmosphere of compliance, as well as being involved in any other areas that will further enhance the compliance effort as a whole. The position works closely with the Athletic Director and Faculty Athletic Representative and provides supervision for three full-time compliance staff and two-three Athletic Compliance interns. The AADC manages a budget of $250,000. This position works with representatives of the Big Sky and other affiliate Conferences, and the NCAA. Additionally, the AADC is a member of the Athletics Advisory Committee.

FLSA : Exempt (Not eligible for overtime compensation. This position is eligible for full benefits.)

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Working Title: Associate Athletic Director for Compliance (AADC)

Classification Title: Administrator II

Posting Details

Priority Application Date (Posting will remain open until filled): Sunday, November 24, 2024 @ 11:55pm PT

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Hiring Preference

Not Applicable

Position Summary

The Associate Athletic Director for Compliance (AADC) reports to the Dean of Students/Associate Vice President for Student Affairs (DOS). The AADC is responsible for overseeing, implementing, facilitating, and evaluating all facets of Sacramento State's Athletic Compliance program to ensure institutional control and conform to industry best practices. This position will be directly involved in the educational, monitoring, and investigating process to create, ensure, and promote an atmosphere of compliance, as well as being involved in any other areas that will further enhance the compliance effort as a whole. The position works closely with the Athletic Director and Faculty Athletic Representative and provides supervision for three full-time compliance staff and two-three Athletic Compliance interns. The AADC manages a budget of $250,000. This position works with representatives of the Big Sky and other affiliate Conferences, and the NCAA. Additionally, the AADC is a member of the Athletics Advisory Committee.

FLSA : Exempt (Not eligible for overtime compensation. This position is eligible for full benefits.)

Anticipated Hiring Range : $7,916 monthly - $9,000 monthly, commensurate with candidate's education, experience, skills, and training

CSU Classification Salary Range : $5,053 monthly - $16,221 monthly

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Salary Grade/Range : 1

Recruitment Type : Regular (At-Will)

Time Base : Full-Time

Pay Plan : 12 months

Work Hours : Monday to Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. Hours may vary depending on operations. May include occasional evenings and weekends.

Department Information

The program of intercollegiate athletics is organized and conducted as an integral part of the total educational program of the University. Academic excellence and athletic accomplishments go hand in hand at Sacramento State. There are three separate and unique missions in this program: to contribute to the educational objectives of the University; to provide a healthy, competitive athletic experience to individual student-athletes; to serve as a public relations vehicle within the community.

For more information on NCAA, please visit: https://catalog.csus.edu/colleges/office-president/athletics/

Required Qualifications

Education:

1. Bachelor's degree in higher education, sports management, business administration, law, or related field

Experience:

1. Five (5) or more years of experience in the area of Compliance for intercollegiate athletics at the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I level
2. Experience handling CAA Compliance issues and concerns with internal and external constituents, such as institutional staff members, athletic donors, campus partners and the community
3. Experience presenting and creating information regarding NCAA Compliance rules, regulations and policies
4. Two (2) or more years of supervisory or management experience
5. Experience with compiling, preparing, writing, and reviewing reports
6. Experience with conducting thorough investigations with confidentiality and discretion

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

1. Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of NCAA and Conference (e.g. Big Sky, WAC, Big West, and American Athletic) rules, regulations, policies and processes related to compliance (e.g. eligibility, recruiting, financial aid, and institutional control)
2. Strong organizational and detail-oriented skills to handle a high-volume workload and meet multiple deadlines
3. Effective communication skills
4. Effective interpersonal skills with the ability to maintain composure and professionalism
5. Strong computer skills with the ability to use web-based compliance software (e.g. ARMS Athletics software)
6. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to provide appropriate solutions
7. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external constituents
8. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
9. Commitment to maintaining a welcoming and inclusive work environment with diverse colleagues and constituents including faculty, students, staff, and members of the community.

Conditions of Employment

• Ability to pass background check

Preferred Qualifications

1. Master's degree in higher education, sports management, business administration, law, or related field
2. Juris Doctor
3. Experience with or supervision of staff working with NCAA Compliance Assistant (CA)
4. Experience with or supervision of staff working with NCAA Legislative Services Database for the internet (LSDBi)
5. Experience with or supervision of staff working with ARMS athletics compliance software
6. Experience with or supervision of staff working with NCAA Requests/Self-Reports Online (RSRO)
7. Experience serving on a variety of university campus committees or groups
8. Involvement in professional societies and organizations

Documents Needed to Apply

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Failure to upload required documentation may result in disqualification.

About Sacramento State

Sacramento State is located in the heart of California’s capital city, five miles from State Capitol. The lush, 300-acre campus is situated along the American River, close to numerous bike trails and other recreational areas. Sacramento, also known as the “Farm-to-Fork Capital,” is one of the most ethnically diverse and livable cities in the country, with a population of half of a million. Sacramento State is a Hispanic and AANAPISI serving institution with about 31,000 students coming not only from the Greater Sacramento Region, but also from across the state, country, and world. Our 1,800 faculty and 1,500 staff are committed to meeting our mission:

“As California’s capital university, we transform lives by preparing students to lead, serve, and succeed. Sacramento State will be a welcoming, caring, and inclusive leader in education, innovation, and engagement.” As the regional hub of higher education, Sacramento State is dedicated to learning and student success; teaching, research, scholarship and creative activity; justice, diversity, equity and inclusion; resource development and sustainability; dedicated community engagement, and wellness and safety.

As evidenced by the values embedded in our Hornet Honor Code, Sacramento State is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all faculty, staff, students, and guests are welcome and valued. Our commitment is more than simply ensuring that our campus is free from bias and discrimination, but is one devoted to celebrating many diverse identities, life experiences, and perspectives that enrich our community, teaching and learning.

To learn more about why you should join the Hornet Family, please visit the Why Sac State? page.

Equal Employment Opportunity
California State University, Sacramento is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and has a strong institutional commitment to the principle of diversity in all areas. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, genetic information, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or disability. Sacramento State hires only those individuals who are lawfully authorized to accept employment in the United States.

It is the policy of California State University, Sacramento to provide reasonable accommodations for qualified persons with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. If you need a disability related reasonable accommodation as part of the application and/or interviewing process, visit https://www.csus.edu/administration-business-affairs/human-resources/benefits/reasonable-accomodation.html.

The University is committed to creating an education and working environment free from discrimination, sexual harassment, sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking. For more information on mandatory training for new employees, visit https://www.csus.edu/administration-business-affairs/human-resources/learning-development/csu-learn.html.

Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act and Campus Fire Safety Right-To-know Act Notification:

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), the current Annual Security Report (ASR) is available for viewing at https://www.csus.edu/clery. The ASR contains the current security and safety-related policy statements, emergency preparedness and evacuation information, crime prevention and sexual assault prevention information, and drug and alcohol prevention programming. The ASR also contains statistics of Clery Act crimes for Sacramento State for the last three (3) calendar years. Paper copies are available upon request from the Office of Clery Compliance & Training by emailing clery@csus.edu.

Under the Clery Act, this position may be designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA) depending upon the role on campus and/or job duties. If this position is identified by the Director of Clery Compliance & Training as a CSA position, you will be notified via email and will be assigned the appropriate training in CSU Learn.

Background Check Disclaimer

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with California State University, Sacramento. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current California State University, Sacramento employees who apply for the position.

COVID19 Vaccination Policy

Effective May 2023, per the CSU COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, it is strongly recommended that all California State University, Sacramento employees who are accessing office and campus facilities follow COVID-19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and other relevant indications.

Out of State Employment

Sacramento State University, as part of the CSU system, is a State of California Employer. As such, the University requires all employees (up)on date of hire to reside in the State of California.

As of January 1, 2022 the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.

Eligibility Verification

Candidate must furnish proof of eligibility to work in the U.S. California State University, Sacramento is not a sponsoring agency for staff and management positions (ie. H-1-B Visa).

Note to Applicants:

Possession of the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview unless required by collective bargaining agreement.

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