Assistant Athletics Director for Compliance and Student Services

Position Title: Assistant Athletics Director for Compliance & Student Services
Department: Athletics
Reports To: Vice President for Athletics
Institution: William Jewell College
Classification: Full-Time, 12-month assignment

Position Summary

The full-time Assistant Athletics Director for Compliance & Student Services will support all aspects of athletics and institutional compliance, eligibility, and student services. This position

supports student-athlete success on the field, in the classroom, and in the community while upholding NCAA, Great Lakes Valley Conference, and institutional standards.

The Assistant Athletics Director for Compliance & Student Services serves as a key liaison between the athletics department and campus and will help cultivate a competitive, values-driven environment aligned with the College’s mission, institutional priorities, and the Division II “Life in the Balance” philosophy.

Position Title: Assistant Athletics Director for Compliance & Student Services
Department: Athletics
Reports To: Vice President for Athletics
Institution: William Jewell College
Classification: Full-Time, 12-month assignment

Position Summary

The full-time Assistant Athletics Director for Compliance & Student Services will support all aspects of athletics and institutional compliance, eligibility, and student services. This position

supports student-athlete success on the field, in the classroom, and in the community while upholding NCAA, Great Lakes Valley Conference, and institutional standards.

The Assistant Athletics Director for Compliance & Student Services serves as a key liaison between the athletics department and campus and will help cultivate a competitive, values-driven environment aligned with the College’s mission, institutional priorities, and the Division II “Life in the Balance” philosophy.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Monitor and ensure adherence to all applicable NCAA, GLVC, and institutional rules and regulations
• Maintain accurate and detailed records for eligibility, recruiting, financial aid, playing/practice seasons, and amateurism
• Support and provide consistent rules education for coaches, staff, and student-athletes
• Monitor academic progress and eligibility of student-athletes
• Collaborate with coaches, financial aid, admissions, and enrollment on scholarship and eligibility certification
• Serve as liaison between athletics and academic departments, as well as Student Success, Student Life, and other key campus offices and committees
• Maintain compliance databases and software systems
• Assist with waivers, violations reporting, and interpretations
• Prepare required reports for federal & state government, NCAA, GLVC, and institutional needs
• Support onboarding and orientation for new student-athletes and coaches
• Serve as game administrator for assigned sports
• Promote a positive team culture emphasizing sportsmanship, accountability, and leadership
• Represent the Athletics Department and institution in a professional manner
• Comply with all NCAA, GLVC, and institutional policies and procedures

Qualifications
 

Required

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
• 2+ years of experience in NCAA compliance
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Knowledge of various compliance and academic systems, such as ARMS/Teamworks, Compliance Assistant, NCAA Apps, Colleague, etc.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends in assigned sports
• Have, or be willing to attain, CPR/First Aid Certification

Preferred

• 5+ years of experience in NCAA compliance
• Master’s degree from an accredited institution
• Previous experience working in a higher education environment

Position Details

• Employment Type: Full-time
• Work Schedule: Typical 40-hour work week, occasional night/weekend work dependent on assigned sport(s) schedules  

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