Associate Director of Athletics - Compliance

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Associate Director of Athletics - Compliance

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Position Title

Associate Director of Athletics - Compliance

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Posting Number

AS903P

Subdivision

Athletic Director's Office

Division

Athletics

Department

Athletics

Location

Erie, Pa

Position Summary

The Associate Director of Athletics for Compliance serves as a senior member of the athletic administrative team and coordinates and leads all aspects of an

NCAA

compliance and rules education program. The position serves as the primary institutional contact on all

NCAA

compliance and eligibility issues, with contact with the

NCAA

,

PSAC

, and University officials.

The Associate Director will ensure that collaborative and constructive relationships are maintained with various on-campus departments, such as, but not limited to: academics and compliance (Provost, Deans, &

FAR

), student-athlete support, student-athlete well-being and life skills programming, financial aid, Title IX , etc. This position will provide direct oversight of support services through collaboration with departments across campus to ensure compliance, student-athlete development, academic support, and sports medicine services. There is potential for sport oversight.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

•Serve as a senior leader in the athletics department and Gannon campus community.

•Responsible for administering all systems designed to ensure compliance with the

NCAA

,

PSAC

, and University rules and regulations.

•Perform daily

NCAA

compliance operations of the athletics department.

•Coordinates eligibility activities with Offices of Admissions, Financial Aid, Registrar’s Office, and

FAR

in conjunction with the Associate Director/

SWA

and Director of Athletics.

•Monitors the student-athlete’s

NCAA

,

PSAC

, and Gannon academic eligibility, performance, and class attendance by utilizing reports from faculty and the Registrar’s Office. Coordinates appropriate action with

FAR

, Provost, coaches, and student-athletes.

• Prepares and distributes the Student-Athlete Handbook and Policies & Procedure Manual

•Ensure that all Athletics and University-related activities, associated with the department, operate in full compliance with university, conference, and

NCAA

rules and regulations.

•Attends and participates in scheduled compliance seminars and complies with all the Athletic Department’s efforts to monitor compliance with

NCAA

regulations, including submission of federal and

NCAA

compliance-related reports.

•Ensure that the department complies with Title IX, government,

NCAA

, and conference reporting requirements and reviews all data for accuracy.

•Serves as initial contact and, at times, the mediator in conduct-related concerns.

•Assists in the recruiting and evaluation of coaching personnel and support staff.

•Leads efforts to correct or resolve any actions that result in noncompliance or present a risk to department operations.

•Work with university partners to ensure effective integration and collaboration of all Athletics

NCAA

compliance programs and initiatives with university operations.

•Provide leadership in the focus of the recruitment effort of the University’s intercollegiate athletics program and ensure compliance with

NCAA

rules and regulations governing the recruitment of student-athletes by providing guidance and/or policies to team coaching staffs

•Work closely with the Athletics Director and senior administration to detail strategic plans and goals, as well as appropriately monitor and report progress on the goals.

•Monitor the implementation of the gender-equity plan.

•Develop and maintain quality relationships with the coaching staff and other athletic staff members by creating effective communication and processes.

•Represent the Athletic Department at respective conference meetings, professional organizations and development meetings, and team post-season travel.

•In the absence of the Director of Athletics, the Associate Athletic Director is to manage the activities of the athletic department.

•Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

•Bachelor’s degree required.

•Two years of experience in an

NCAA

athletics department at the DI or

DII

level.

•Demonstrated knowledge of

NCAA

rules and regulations governing recruitment, student-athlete eligibility,

NIL

, and related functions.

•Adherence to established

NCAA

, conference, and university rules and regulations.

Skills:

Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills; demonstrated organizational and time management skills; and the ability to effectively work independently and as a member of a team; solution-oriented.

Licenses

and

Certifications

: A valid driver’s license in good standing. Per Gannon’s Institutional Policy Manual there can be no suspensions on the Motor Vehicle Record for 5 years prior to being hired.

University Mission:

Must be able to support and promote the University’s Mission.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s preferred.

3-5 years experience.

Physical Demands

Must be able to meet the physical demands associated with a busy University environment. Must be able to work some night and weekends, and travel.

Exempt Status

Exempt

Position Classification

Exec

Position Type

Staff

Employment Status

Full-Time

Position Length

12M

Hours per Week

varies

Work Schedule

varies

Shift

Other

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter Optional Documents

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * I attest that I have not been suspended from coaching by another NCAA member institution.

   • Yes
   • No

2. * Have you been prohibited from certain coaching-related activities as a result of violations while employed by another NCAA member institution?

   • Yes
   • No

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