Athletic Compliance Officer (click for job description)

EXPIRED

DIVISION/DEPARTMENT: Athletics
SALARY: Commensurate with Experience

Athletic Compliance Officer
Job Description

DATE TO BE FILLED: Immediately

SUMMARY
Reporting to the Athletic Director, the Athletic Compliance Officer monitors rules and enforces regulations in
the collegiate athletic department. They revise rules and guidelines as necessary and educate the Athletics
Department regarding these changes. They also make sure athletic scholarships are given per academic and
athletic guidelines. The Athletic Compliance Officer will work within the Athletic Department and the College
to ensure they comply with National Association for Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) policies and regulations.
They work with student-athletes, athletic administrators, coaching staff, and academic administrators within
the college system.

QUALIFICATIONS

DIVISION/DEPARTMENT: Athletics
SALARY: Commensurate with Experience

Athletic Compliance Officer
Job Description

DATE TO BE FILLED: Immediately

SUMMARY
Reporting to the Athletic Director, the Athletic Compliance Officer monitors rules and enforces regulations in
the collegiate athletic department. They revise rules and guidelines as necessary and educate the Athletics
Department regarding these changes. They also make sure athletic scholarships are given per academic and
athletic guidelines. The Athletic Compliance Officer will work within the Athletic Department and the College
to ensure they comply with National Association for Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) policies and regulations.
They work with student-athletes, athletic administrators, coaching staff, and academic administrators within
the college system.

QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree and five (5) years of experience, in athletics and/or compliance; OR Master's degree and
three (3) years of experience in athletics and/or compliance. Must have valid U.S. driver's license.

Good, oral and written communications, excellent organizational skills, and excellent interpersonal skills
required. Ability to use personal computer for word processing and standard software packages.

RESPONSIBILITIES
• Maintain compliance of athletic rules and regulations, athletic compliance coordinators will revise these

rules as necessary.

• Work with coaches and staff to educate them about NAIA policies and procedures.
• Monitor the recruitment of student athletes from high schools into Rust College’s system.
• Supervise activities leading up to and on game days.
• Complete and submit all necessary eligibility certificates for every sport.
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• Report any violations to the appropriate officials and implement any necessary sanctions.

Investigate violations to policies and procedures, when necessary.

SPECIAL INFORMATION

The Federal Government requires that every individual hired since May 31, 1987, complete the I-9. This
requirement is in response to the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Form I-9 has been developed
to verify that persons are eligible to work in the United States.

ABOUT US
Rust College is a historically black college located in Holly Springs, Mississippi. Rust is a private, coeducational,
four-year, residential, comprehensive Liberal Arts institution affiliated with the United Methodist Church.
Founded in 1866, the college faculty, staff, and students are comprised of diverse social, cultural, ethnic,
racial, and national backgrounds. The college is located 35 miles east of Memphis, TN, with forty-seven
buildings on a one hundred twenty-six-acre campus. Often referred to as the "citadel on the hill," the
campus and historic town provide the perfect backdrop for fulfillment of the mission to equip and inspire
students for excellence and service in their communities and throughout the world.

RUST COLLEGE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY\AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

TO APPLY
Persons interested in the above position should submit a cover letter, resume, unofficial transcript of the
highest educational level completed, and three references, including contact information, to
careers@rustcollege.edu.

(Please put the job title in the subject line; you may attach your materials as Word or PDF documents).

Mrs. Angela Williams, Associate VP for Human Resources
Rust College
150 Rust Avenue
Holly Springs, MS 38635
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled

Posting Date:
9/2024