Compliance Officer, Athletics

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I. JOB OVERVIEW

Job Description Summary:

The George Washington University Department of Athletics actively engages our students, our campus community, our alumni, and our fans through the spirit of healthy living and competition. Located in the heart of our nation’s capital, this world-class university aspires to have a world-class athletics and recreation program. We are committed to building and sustaining a program that mirrors the overall excellence of the university, by providing students an unparalleled opportunity for achievement and engaging the larger community as we grow and cultivate the next generation of leaders.

Reporting to the Associate Athletics Director for Compliance, the Compliance Officer for Athletics will assist with

NCAA

, University, and A-10 athletics compliance. This position will also work with the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (

SAAC

) Advisor. The incumbent will also be responsible for the following duties:

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Posting Details

I. JOB OVERVIEW

Job Description Summary:

The George Washington University Department of Athletics actively engages our students, our campus community, our alumni, and our fans through the spirit of healthy living and competition. Located in the heart of our nation’s capital, this world-class university aspires to have a world-class athletics and recreation program. We are committed to building and sustaining a program that mirrors the overall excellence of the university, by providing students an unparalleled opportunity for achievement and engaging the larger community as we grow and cultivate the next generation of leaders.

Reporting to the Associate Athletics Director for Compliance, the Compliance Officer for Athletics will assist with

NCAA

, University, and A-10 athletics compliance. This position will also work with the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (

SAAC

) Advisor. The incumbent will also be responsible for the following duties:

General Compliance

Collaborates with the Associate AD Compliance in the development and implementation of a comprehensive rules education program for the GW community (student-athletes, coaches, staff, and University Administrators) with regards to University, Atlantic 10 Conference, and

NCAA

rules.

Oversees Camps and Clinics including the review and approval of all pre and post-camp paperwork associated with GW coaches’ LLCs. Monitors and approves department coaches and staff employment at noninstitutional camps and clinics.

Monitors and approves department coaches and staff employment with local sports clubs.

Administers the Student Assistance Fund and Student-Athlete Opportunity Fund (

SAOF

) along with assisting in the monitoring of the

SAOF

budget.

Assists the Associate AD for Compliance with writing and filing any necessary violations, waivers, and interpretation requests.

Assists in maintaining social media presence.

Cross-campus liaison between GW Dining, GW Bookstore, GWorld Office, and the athletic department.

Available as a resource for coaches, student-athletes, and department and campus administrators.

Reviews

NIL

disclosures and tracks

NIL

deals across multiple platforms to ensure disclosures are submitted according to

NCAA

and GW Policies and DC Law.

Assists in tracking incoming student-athletes during the admissions process.

Recruiting and Playing and Practice Seasons

Coordinates and monitors all

PSA

and individuals associated with PSAs complimentary admissions.

Monitors and approves all recruiting visits (official and unofficial).

Assists with reviewing and monitoring phone calls, evaluations, and contacts with the ARMs online system.

Works cooperatively with coaches, staff, and student-athletes to monitor and manage all aspects of playing and practice seasons including

CARA

logs.

Regular (Annual/Monthly) Projects

Provides

NCAA

and A10 compliance guidance and education to

SAAC

which will consist of programming at least twice a year.

Responsible for creating the annual Student-Athlete Handbook and monthly compliance newsletters.

Creates and assists in presenting annual recruiting education for coaches to meet

NCAA

criteria to recruit off-campus.

Crafts annual beginning-of-year and end-of-year rules education videos for student-athletes and coaches.

Creates and assists in presenting monthly rules education sessions for coaches and the department.

Attends and participates in annual Conference and

NCAA

Regional Rules seminars.

Scholarships

Oversees and administers initial athletics aid agreements.

Assists the Associate AD with monitoring the athletics aid budget and continuing athletic award agreements and cancellations.

Oversees and administers the textbook process for all student-athletes and graduate assistants.

Assists in the monitoring and maintenance of squad lists for each sports team.

Assist with monitoring outside scholarship recipients

Eligibility

Maintains IRLs on the

NCAA

Eligibility Center web page and monitors prospective student-athletes submission of required documentation to the

NCAA

Eligibility Center.

Assists the Associate AD and certifying officers with the verification of student-athlete initial and continuing eligibility.

Assists the Associate AD with transfer requests from GW student-athletes and student-athletes transferring into GW.

Assists with the completion of transfer tracers for GW student-athletes.

The position is based at GW’s Foggy Bottom campus in Washington, DC.

The incumbent may perform other related duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position

Minimum Qualifications:

Qualified candidates will hold a Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization plus 2 years of relevant professional experience, or, a Master’s degree or higher in a relevant area of study. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position. Degree requirements may be substituted with an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Additional Required Licenses/Certifications/Posting Specific Minimum Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in

NCAA

compliance,

NCAA

Eligibility Center, or related areas is highly preferred.

Effective computer skills, specifically Photoshop, Canva, and Blackboard, effective written and oral communication skills, and preferably familiarity with Teamworks and C&R (recruiting software program), Banner, and CAi are strongly valued.

The ability to grasp concepts quickly and thoroughly due to the changing nature of the regulatory process from the

NCAA

, the Atlantic 10, and the federal government.

Experience working within an Athletic Department and/or as a student-athlete or at the National or Conference Office preferred.

Ability to multitask and prioritize workload along with possession of the analytical and problem-solving skills necessary to monitor a number of

NCAA

and University activities (e.g., admissions, financial aid, etc.) is desired.

Experience with fiscal management and daily operations of an intercollegiate athletics department preferred.

Strong organizational, management, and communications skills with attention to detail are desired.

Ability to work with minimal direction, be a good problem solver, and display the ability to meet deadlines.

A relevant graduate or professional degree is preferred.

Hiring Range

$57,553.66 - $79,165.63

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Healthcare Benefits

GW offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, life & disability insurance, time off & leave, retirement savings, tuition, well-being and various voluntary benefits. For program details and eligibility, please visit https://hr.gwu.edu/benefits-programs.

II. JOB DETAILS

| Campus Location: | Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C. | | College/School/Department: | Athletics and Recreation | | Family | Compliance | | Sub-Family | Compliance | | Stream | Individual Contributor | | Level | Level 2 | | Full-Time/Part-Time: | Full-Time | | Hours Per Week: | 40 | | Work Schedule: | Monday through Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.; Hours may vary | | Will this job require the employee to work on site? | Yes | | Employee Onsite Status | On-campus (in person) | | Telework: | No | | Required Background Check: | Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search | | Special Instructions to Applicants: |
Employer will not sponsor for employment Visa status | | Internal Applicants Only? | No | | Posting Number: | S013529 | | Job Open Date: | 01/13/2025 | | Job Close Date: | | | If temporary, grant funded or limited term appointment, position funded until: | | | Background Screening | Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire. | | EEO Statement: |

The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

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Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Are you currently employed with The George Washington University?

   • No
   • Yes

2. * For current GW employees, have you completed your Introductory Employment Period (IEP)?  (As a reminder, employees in their IEP are not eligible to apply for other internal university staff and research positions until the IEP is complete.)

   • Yes, IEP complete
   • No, still in IEP
   • N/a - not a current GW employee

3. * What is your expected salary range?

(Open Ended Question)

Documents needed to Apply

Required Documents 1. Resume

Optional Documents 1. Cover Letter

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