Athletic Compliance – Intern

By Jaileen Castro on May 4, 2026

Under the direction of the Vice President of Athletics and the mentorship of the Associate Athletic Director of Compliance/SWA, this position will be a member of the compliance team and shall provide essential support to athletic department staff, student athletes, and other identified university personnel by monitoring adherence to NCAA, conference, and institutional rules. In addition, intern will assist in the support and advancement of student-athlete development. This is a 10-month paid position.

Job Duties:

Core Compliance Responsibilities (70%)

Monitoring Activities: Track and monitor various activities to ensure compliance, including but not limited to countable athletically related activities (CARA) and related workflow processes.

Student-Athlete Eligibility: Assist in determining and monitoring initial and continuing eligibility status of student athletes, and maintaining related records.

Documentation and Record Keeping: Maintain and file compliance-related forms and student-athlete files, ensuring all required documentation remains current and accurately stored with the use of internal and external compliance software systems.

Rules Education: Help develop and deliver educational materials and presentations on NCAA rules for coaches, staff, student-athletes, and boosters to ensure regulations are understood and followed.

Athletic Compliance – Intern

By Jaileen Castro on May 4, 2026

Under the direction of the Vice President of Athletics and the mentorship of the Associate Athletic Director of Compliance/SWA, this position will be a member of the compliance team and shall provide essential support to athletic department staff, student athletes, and other identified university personnel by monitoring adherence to NCAA, conference, and institutional rules. In addition, intern will assist in the support and advancement of student-athlete development. This is a 10-month paid position.

Job Duties:

Core Compliance Responsibilities (70%)

Monitoring Activities: Track and monitor various activities to ensure compliance, including but not limited to countable athletically related activities (CARA) and related workflow processes.

Student-Athlete Eligibility: Assist in determining and monitoring initial and continuing eligibility status of student athletes, and maintaining related records.

Documentation and Record Keeping: Maintain and file compliance-related forms and student-athlete files, ensuring all required documentation remains current and accurately stored with the use of internal and external compliance software systems.

Rules Education: Help develop and deliver educational materials and presentations on NCAA rules for coaches, staff, student-athletes, and boosters to ensure regulations are understood and followed.

Research and Interpretation: Conduct research on NCAA bylaws and provide support for rules interpretations, waivers, and violation reports.

Administrative Support: Provide general administrative assistance to the compliance department, such as data entry, preparing reports, and attending departmental meetings and conference calls.

Core Student-Athlete Development Responsibilities (30%)

Career & Professional Development: Assist Director of Career Services (on-campus) with initiatives, programs, and services to enhance career development resources for student-athletes, such as organizing career fairs, identifying internships and volunteer opportunities, resume-building workshops, and connections with local and national employers, as well as alumni networks.

SAAC & Leadership Development: Serve as an advisor to the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC), fostering leadership, community service, and student-athlete representation within the NCAA governance structure.

Personal Development & Well-being: Create and coordinate programming focusing on mental health, alcohol and drug awareness, sexual assault prevention, financial literacy, and social responsibility.

Other Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred
• Effective listening skills.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Ability to complete tasks with accuracy despite frequent interruptions.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills in the English language.
• Proficiency in the use of basic computer applications relevant to job duties

Mission Statement

Building on a rich Presbyterian heritage and a pioneering spirit, Tusculum University provides an active and experiential education within a caring Christian environment to inspire civic engagement, to enrich personal lives, and to prepare career ready professionals.

Tusculum University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. In addition, we are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

Tusculum participates in E-Verify and observes the guidelines as a Tennessee Drug Free Workplace. Applicants will be required to submit to and complete (1) substance abuse testing at a laboratory chosen by Tusculum University and (2) an employment background check, which includes a criminal background check, employment verification, license verification (if applicable), and credit history (if applicable). If hired, the candidate will be required to submit proof of eligibility to work in the United States.

How to Apply:

Only online applicants will be accepted. Send a cover letter, resume, the names & contact information of at least 3 references, and Tusculum University application (This form can be located at the top of the web page https://www3.tusculum.edu/hr/employment-opportunities) electronically to turesume@tusculum.edu Attn: Athletic Compliance Intern

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