Assistant Athletic Director, Compliance

EXPIRED

Job Description Summary

JOB PURPOSE STATEMENT

The Assistant Athletic Director of Compliance ensures compliance with the rules and regulations of the University, NCAA, and MEC. This includes initial and continuing eligibility of student-athletes, training/education of all student-athletes and staff, and serves as the initial contact regarding all rule management and reporting of violations.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

FUNCTIONS

1. Ensures that all Athletics and university-related activities associated with the department operate in full compliance with university, conference, and national rules and regulations.

2. Responsible for developing and conducting training and education programs for the university staff and student-athletes regarding compliance with the NCAA and the University rules and regulations.

3. Serve as the primary liaison between the Athletics Department and other constituencies with compliance responsibilities, Registrar, Admissions, and Financial Aid. Coordinate the processes for certification of initial, transfer, and continuing eligibility and financial aid.

4. Responsible for administering and monitoring all systems designed to ensure compliance with University rules and regulations (including but not limited to self-reporting, violation protocol, etc).

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Job Description Summary

JOB PURPOSE STATEMENT

The Assistant Athletic Director of Compliance ensures compliance with the rules and regulations of the University, NCAA, and MEC. This includes initial and continuing eligibility of student-athletes, training/education of all student-athletes and staff, and serves as the initial contact regarding all rule management and reporting of violations.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

FUNCTIONS

1. Ensures that all Athletics and university-related activities associated with the department operate in full compliance with university, conference, and national rules and regulations.

2. Responsible for developing and conducting training and education programs for the university staff and student-athletes regarding compliance with the NCAA and the University rules and regulations.

3. Serve as the primary liaison between the Athletics Department and other constituencies with compliance responsibilities, Registrar, Admissions, and Financial Aid. Coordinate the processes for certification of initial, transfer, and continuing eligibility and financial aid.

4. Responsible for administering and monitoring all systems designed to ensure compliance with University rules and regulations (including but not limited to self-reporting, violation protocol, etc).

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Ensures that all Athletics and University-related activities, associated with the department, operate in full compliance with university, conference, and NCAA rules and regulations.

   • Directs all aspects of the university’s compliance program to ensure compliance with NCAA, MEC, and university rules and regulations in the areas of staff certification, recruiting, financial aid, amateurism, awards and benefits, and CARA.
   • Assist in the coordination of the NCAA, EADA, and MEC reporting with the Associate AD and Director of Athletics.
   • Collects, organizes, and submits Academic Performance Program (APR), NCAA Demographic report, and graduation rate as well as assisting in the coordination of athletic academic certification.
   • Responsible for maintaining updated SSU Compliance Manual, Student-Athlete Handbook, and Athletic Department Operations Manual, all compliance forms, Teamworks, and compliance software programs.
   • Ensure that the department complies with Title IX, government, NCAA, and conference reporting requirements and reviews all data for accuracy.
   • Works closely with the Director of Athletics and Associate AD to detail strategic plans and goals, as well as appropriately monitor and report progress on the goals.

2. Responsible for developing and conducting training and education programs for the university staff and student-athletes regarding compliance with the NCAA and the University rules and regulations.

   • Ensures compliance with NCAA rules and regulations governing the recruitment of student-athletes by providing guidance and/or policies to team coaching staffs.
   • Attends and participates in scheduled compliance seminars to Remain current with all changes in NCAA, as well as changes to University and MEC rules and regulations, as applicable, regarding intercollegiate athletics, this includes the requirement for self-reporting any possible rule violations.

3. Serve as the primary liaison between the Athletics Department and other constituencies with compliance responsibilities, Registrar, Admissions and Financial Aid. Coordinate the processes for certification of initial, transfer and continuing eligibility and financial aid.

   • Develop and maintain quality relations with coaching staff and other athletic staff members by creating effective communication and processes.
   • Coordinates eligibility activities with Admissions, Financial Aid, Registrar’s Office, FAR, Associate AD.
   • Monitors student-athletes for NCAA and SSU academic eligibility, performance, and class attendance through utilization of reports from faculty and the Registrar’s office and coordinates appropriate action moving forward.
   • Monitors all financial aid awarded to student-athletes with assistance from the financial aid office and oversees the National Letter of Intent program to include the development of all scholarship agreements and tracking NCAA individual and team grant-in-aid limits.
   • Assists and monitors the administration of scholarships, academic practice program, transfer notifications, tracers, initial eligibility of freshman and transfers, and continuing eligibility of all student-athletes.

4. Responsible for administering and monitoring all systems designed to ensure compliance with NCAA, MEC, and University rules and regulations (including but not limited to self-reporting, violation protocol, etc).

   • Leads efforts to correct or resolve any actions that result in noncompliance or present a risk to department operations and serves as initial contact and/or mediator in conduct-related concerns.
   • Responsible for developing and conducting training and education programs for the university staff and student-athletes regarding compliance with the NCAA, MEC, and the University rules and regulations.
   • Interprets NCAA rules and pursues waivers and appeals. Investigates and submits violations to the conference office and/or NCAA.
   • Serve as chair for the campus NCAA Compliance Advisory Committee and other committees as directed by the Director of Athletics.
   • Attends and participates in scheduled compliance seminars to remain current with all changes in NCAA, as well as changes to University rules and regulations, as applicable, regarding intercollegiate athletics, this includes the requirement for self-reporting any possible rule violations.
   • Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

MINIMUM JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

1. Implement athletic programs and policies
2. Ensure compliance with regulations
3. Budgeting and department finances

Minimum Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE)

1. Bachelor's or Master's degree in Sports Management, Physical Education, or a related field.
2. Two to three years of experience.
3. Must have NCAA experience.

Preferred Qualifications:
Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations

Working Conditions: Must be able to attend games, conferences, and meetings on and off-campus, nights and weekends. Compliance with SSU established travel procedures.

Apply Now