Compliance Associate I

The University of Mississippi — fondly referred to as Ole Miss — stands as a premier public research institution with a proud legacy of academic distinction. We are devoted to nurturing a vibrant, inclusive community where every member — student, faculty, and staff — can achieve their fullest potential.

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Department:

Job Summary:

This position serves as a key member of the Ole Miss Athletics Compliance staff and is responsible for ensuring compliance with all NCAA, SEC, CSC and university rules regulation and policies.

Job Description:

• The role requires strong attention to detail, sound judgment, discretion, and the ability to work collaboratively with coaches, student-athletes, athletics administrators, campus partners, and external stakeholders.

Substitution Statement: An equivalent combination of related experience and education may be considered for this role. Substitutions of the required experience or education will be assessed on a 1:1 substitution basis.

The University of Mississippi — fondly referred to as Ole Miss — stands as a premier public research institution with a proud legacy of academic distinction. We are devoted to nurturing a vibrant, inclusive community where every member — student, faculty, and staff — can achieve their fullest potential.

Join the Ole Miss Family — Build Your Legacy Here!

Department:

Job Summary:

This position serves as a key member of the Ole Miss Athletics Compliance staff and is responsible for ensuring compliance with all NCAA, SEC, CSC and university rules regulation and policies.

Job Description:

• The role requires strong attention to detail, sound judgment, discretion, and the ability to work collaboratively with coaches, student-athletes, athletics administrators, campus partners, and external stakeholders.

Substitution Statement: An equivalent combination of related experience and education may be considered for this role. Substitutions of the required experience or education will be assessed on a 1:1 substitution basis.

Job Responsibilities:

• Serve as compliance point of contact for NCAA Division I Bylaws 16, 17, and 22 for all sports

• Coordinate playing and practice season declarations

• Coordinate time management plans, annual reviews

• Monitor CARA, RARA, team calendar, and other team activities

• Review and approve student-athlete participation in outside competition

• Coordinate approval process for foundation expenses

• Coordinate complimentary tickets with ticket office

• Coordinate facility approval process and related rules education for external entities

• Review and monitor Student-Athlete awards

• Monitor purchases related to nutritional supplements, equipment issuance, and other student-athlete support areas

• Coordinate promotional item and appearance requests

• Assist with oversight of institution’s name, image, likeness program and associated Bylaw 22 responsibilities

• Assist with oversight of student-athlete use of NILGo platform and maintain compliance with associated CSC guidance.

• Provide institutional support to agents, third party payors, multimedia rightsholders, and other external users as it relates to the NILGo platform

• Review NIL agreements for student-athletes to provide education and ensure compliance with NCAA legislation, state law, and institutional policy.

• Assist with agent registrations for both NIL and professional representation

• Assist in maintaining registered agent database

• Assist with compliance rules education efforts

• Coordinate student-athlete on-campus housing assignments

• Develop, implement, enforce, and maintain, in conjunction with the appropriate campus partners, documented compliance policies and procedures for complimentary ticket administration, review of foundation expenses, playing and practice seasons, NIL, awards and benefits, and other relevant areas.

• Support compliance staff with day-to-day operations in all areas

• Assist with waivers and interpretations, investigating and reporting secondary violations

Education Qualifications:

Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

Relevant experience | No Experience Required | Not Required

Compensation:

$51,604.80 - $77,396.80

Interview Requirement:

Interview Requirements: Any candidate who is called for an interview must notify the Department of Equal Opportunity/Regulatory Compliance in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.

EEO Statement:

The University of Mississippi provides equal opportunity in any employment practice, education program, or education activity to all qualified persons. The University complies with all applicable laws regarding equal opportunity and does not unlawfully discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based upon race, color, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship, age, disability, military status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.

Background Check Statement:

The University of Mississippi is committed to providing a safe campus community. UM conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.

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