Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance

EXPIRED

Position Summary

The Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance will oversee all elements of the Olivet Nazarene University Athletic Department’s Eligibility and Compliance. This position will be responsible all student athlete eligibility certification, assist with financial aid tracking, and interpret NAIA and sport bylaws for the department to ensure compliance.

Olivet is a distinctly Nazarene institution of higher education and committed to the discipleship of our students within the Wesleyan-holiness tradition. Ideal Student Development team members are committed to the Lordship of Christ, seek personal growth through regular practice of spiritual disciplines, and create learning environments where students are compelled to be more like Christ each day.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Position Summary

The Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance will oversee all elements of the Olivet Nazarene University Athletic Department’s Eligibility and Compliance. This position will be responsible all student athlete eligibility certification, assist with financial aid tracking, and interpret NAIA and sport bylaws for the department to ensure compliance.

Olivet is a distinctly Nazarene institution of higher education and committed to the discipleship of our students within the Wesleyan-holiness tradition. Ideal Student Development team members are committed to the Lordship of Christ, seek personal growth through regular practice of spiritual disciplines, and create learning environments where students are compelled to be more like Christ each day.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Complete eligibility certification each semester for all student athletes.
2. Collaborate with the Registrar’s Office, the Faculty Athletics Representative, and other individuals/departments on campus to support student athletes and coaches with eligibility efforts.
3. Meet with students to assist with eligibility issues and creatively find solutions to improve their eligibility standing.
4. Track participation for all student athletes.
5. Direct rules education and character driven coaches trainings for coaches and staff.
6. Interpret NAIA and sport rules and policies.
7. Compile 24-week season schedules for all sports.
8. Manage transfer notifications and complete tracers.
9. Assist with tracking financial aid for all teams and act as a liaison with the admissions and financial aid offices.
10. Fulfill all scholarship award letters requested by coaches.
11. Organize self-reports and communication with the conference and/or NAIA.
12. Complete the annual ROA report for the NAIA.
13. Distribute class schedules, transcripts, midterm grades, and other student athlete academic information to coaches.
14. Assist the Sports Information Director with academic award nominations.
15. Assume game management responsibilities as needed.
16. Follow department and university guidelines for purchasing, reimbursements, travel, and maintenance of facilities.
17. Adhere to the athletic department logos, colors, and fonts.
18. Other Duties as assigned by the Athletic Director.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

1. A lifestyle in agreement with the ONU Statement of Mission, Faith, and Lifestyle Covenant.
2. Previous experience in NAIA and/or NCAA eligibility and compliance.
3. Possess personal characteristics such as excellent communication skills, organization, problem solving skills, etc.
4. Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
5. Ability to lift equipment up to 30 pounds.

Additional Information

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Potential game management staff and/or student workers

EDUCATION AND PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s Degree required, Master’s degree preferred, and a minimum of two years of direct experience in collegiate athletics eligibility and compliance.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This is an 11-month, full-time position and requires some evenings and weekend attendance.