Athletic Compliance & Special Events Manager

About Augustana University:

Augustana University is located in the growing and vibrant city of Sioux Falls, South Dakota with a metro area of over 265,000 people. Augustana University has, for more than 150 years, provided a strong student-centric education based on its five core values: Christian faith, liberal arts, excellence, community and service. Currently with 21 NCAA Division II sports programs and 1 NCAA Division I program, Augustana Athletics is focused on building champions in the classroom, in competition and in the community, highlighted by three team national championships over the last five seasons. Ranking in the top twenty of the NCAA Learfield Directors’ Cup nine of the past ten years, Augustana is currently implementing its' new strategic plan, Viking Bold: The Journey to 2030. including a goal of transitioning to NCAA Division I intercollegiate athletics.

Athletics Compliance & Special Events Manager

Augustana University (SD) is seeking qualified applicants for an Athletic Compliance & Special Events Manager. This is a 12-month, full-time, entry level position with room for growth in the department. Reporting to the Senior Associate AD for Compliance/SWA, this position will assist with the management of Augustana Athletic Compliance operations for all 22 sports programs. Additionally, this position will lead the department’s special events efforts including the Athletics Auction, Hall of Fame, A-Club Tailgating and other special events as assigned. 

Every effort has been made to make the job description as complete as possible. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties that will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related to, or is a logical assignment to the position.

Duties include, but are not limited to: 

Athletic Compliance (60%)

• Assist with the development and implementation [v1] of rules education for coaches, student-athletes, parents, university staff, and boosters to ensure compliance with NCAA, NSIC, and CCHA rules and regulations. 
• Oversight of specific athletic teams for athletic compliance. 
• Ability to interpret bylaws and policies to coaches, faculty, and staff members

About Augustana University:

Augustana University is located in the growing and vibrant city of Sioux Falls, South Dakota with a metro area of over 265,000 people. Augustana University has, for more than 150 years, provided a strong student-centric education based on its five core values: Christian faith, liberal arts, excellence, community and service. Currently with 21 NCAA Division II sports programs and 1 NCAA Division I program, Augustana Athletics is focused on building champions in the classroom, in competition and in the community, highlighted by three team national championships over the last five seasons. Ranking in the top twenty of the NCAA Learfield Directors’ Cup nine of the past ten years, Augustana is currently implementing its' new strategic plan, Viking Bold: The Journey to 2030. including a goal of transitioning to NCAA Division I intercollegiate athletics.

Athletics Compliance & Special Events Manager

Augustana University (SD) is seeking qualified applicants for an Athletic Compliance & Special Events Manager. This is a 12-month, full-time, entry level position with room for growth in the department. Reporting to the Senior Associate AD for Compliance/SWA, this position will assist with the management of Augustana Athletic Compliance operations for all 22 sports programs. Additionally, this position will lead the department’s special events efforts including the Athletics Auction, Hall of Fame, A-Club Tailgating and other special events as assigned. 

Every effort has been made to make the job description as complete as possible. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties that will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related to, or is a logical assignment to the position.

Duties include, but are not limited to: 

Athletic Compliance (60%)

• Assist with the development and implementation [v1] of rules education for coaches, student-athletes, parents, university staff, and boosters to ensure compliance with NCAA, NSIC, and CCHA rules and regulations. 
• Oversight of specific athletic teams for athletic compliance. 
• Ability to interpret bylaws and policies to coaches, faculty, and staff members
• Review and approve official/unofficial visits and CARA.
• Assist with maintaining all compliance maintenance platforms to include, but not limited to NCAA Apps, Teamworks, Slate, J1, EAB Navigate, etc. 
• Track initial eligibility and admissions status for all new student-athletes. 
• Help maintain/update the Athletic Compliance Education Google Chat Forum(s).
• Assist with National Signing Days.
• Assist with SAAC Oversight.

Special Events Manager (40%)

• Lead and plan high profile athletic special events, alongside the Vice President of Athletics to include the Annual Athletics Auction, A-Club Tailgating, Hall of Fame Banquet, Sammie Golf Tournament, etc. 

• Assist with home gameday operations for all Augustana athletic teams.

• Oversee general office day-to-day functions to include supply ordering, equipment maintenance, monitoring the main athletic phone line, etc.

• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications: 

• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Master’s Degree preferred. 
• One (1) year experience in an athletic compliance setting at an institutional, conference, or national association level/relevant work experience and will consider graduate assistants.

Application Procedure: 

The position will remain open until filled. Interested applicants are asked to submit the below application materials via our Career Center Portal. If assistance is needed during the application process, please reach out to humanresources@augie.edu.

• Letter of interest
• Resume or curriculum vitae
• Contact information for at least three references

Augustana University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Title IX Employer. Applicants must comply with the Immigration Reform and Control Act and may be required to submit official transcripts upon employment. Finalist candidates must satisfactorily complete a pre-employment background check.

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