Director, Compliance (Multiple Positions)

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Director, Compliance (Multiple Positions)

Posting Number

req19440

Department

Administration and Athletics

Department Website Link

Location

Main Campus

Address

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Director, Compliance (Multiple Positions)

Posting Number

req19440

Department

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Administration and Athletics

Department Website Link

Location

Main Campus

Address

Tucson, AZ USA

Position Highlights

Please Note: The number of openings has been updated from 1 to 2.

The University of Arizona Athletics Department is dedicated to excellence in collegiate sports, building a modern model of intercollegiate athletics fostering a culture of integrity, innovation, and student-athlete success. With a tradition of athletic and academic excellence, we are seeking a strategic and experienced leader to serve as the Director, Compliance. This role will contribute to maintaining strong institutional controls for the University of Arizona and supporting our mission of holistic student-athlete development.

Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocations services, please click here .

Duties & Responsibilities

Examples of job duties may include, but are not limited to:

Contribute to maintaining strong institutional control in all aspects of NCAA, Big 12 Conference, and University of Arizona Athletics rules compliance.

Coordinate the initial and continuing eligibility or financial aid processes for all sport programs.

Collaborate with department staff to maintain accurate and updated monitoring systems and databases.

Contribute to the development and submission of waivers and interpretations for matters associated with initial and continuing eligibility or financial aid

Provide interpretations to departmental staff regarding initial and continuing eligibility or financial aid

Support department-wide rules education initiatives.

Prepare rules education materials and presentations to deliver via various mediums to coaches and staff, student-athletes, and other individuals as necessary

Design/adjust workflows in ARMS to incorporate all necessary departments within the athletics department to effectively monitor and streamline various processes and procedures

Oversee various monitoring systems and processes in the areas of initial and continuing eligibility or financial aid

Maintain up to date knowledge of NCAA, Big 12, and University of Arizona policies, bylaws, interpretations and case precedent.

Other duties as assigned by the Senior Associate Athletics Director for Compliance.

Duties may be adjusted based upon the expertise of the successful candidate.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

Excellent communication skills

Ability and desire to perform accurate detail-oriented tasks and work with basic office software and database programs

Ability to multi-task with frequent interruptions

Dedication and motivation to initiate, lead, and support value-added projects

Meticulous attention to detail

Self-motivated, results-oriented, and has a positive demeanor

Demonstrated organizational skills, including the ability to plan, establish priorities and successfully manage multiple priority projects

Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain positive interpersonal relations

Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with individuals at all organizational levels, and project a positive, professional attitude

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree

Three years of experience

Experience with NCAA rules and regulations

Must be available to work nights and weekends and travel as needed

Preferred Qualifications

Advanced graduate degree such as a Master's or Juris Doctor degree.

Three years of experience working in an NCAA compliance environment

Experience with NCAA Compliance Assistance Software.

Experience using ARMS software.

Previous responsibilities associated with Bylaw 14 or 15.

FLSA

Exempt

Full Time/Part Time

Full Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week

40 + nights and weekends

Job FTE

1

Work Calendar

Fiscal

Job Category

Athletics

Benefits Eligible

Yes - Full Benefits

Rate of Pay

$53,039 - $66,299

Compensation Type

salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)

Grade

7

Compensation Guidance

The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.

The Grade Range Minimum, Midpoint, and Maximum Fields listed below represent a full range of career compensation growth over time in this position and grade. Each unit typically sets starting pay between minimum and midpoint upon hire. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review our Applicant Compensation Guide and our Total Rewards Calculator .

Grade Range Minimum

$53039

Grade Range Midpoint

$66299

Grade Range Maximum

$79558

Career Stream and Level

PC2

Job Family

Athletics Compl

Job Function

Athletics

Type of criminal background check required:

Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)

Number of Vacancies

2

Target Hire Date

5/14/2024

Expected End Date

Contact Information for Candidates

Kristen Arquilla

karquilla@arizona.edu

Open Date

5/7/2024

Open Until Filled

Yes

Documents Needed to Apply

Resume, Cover Letter, and One Additional Document

Special Instructions to Applicant

Please submit Resume, Cover Letter, and One Additional Document with Application. Thank you.

1. Describe your knowledge of NCAA and Pac-12 Conference rules and regulations relating to academics, satisfactory progress, and eligibility.

   1. Please list below any experience you have had since 2015 with high school or college student-athletes. This includes working or volunteering in any capacity with a high school, AAU, sports club, junior college or 4-year institution student-athlete, athletics team or department.
   2. Applicants for this position are subject to the following NCAA Bylaws 11.4.2, 11.4.2.1, 11.4.2.2, 11.4.3, 11.4.3.1, 11.4.3.2, 11.4.4, 11.4.4.1, and 11.4.4.2. You may be asked about these Bylaws in an interview, and you may be asked to sign a future affirmation confirming the same prior to or upon your employment by The University of Arizona, if you are selected for employment. Do you understand that by submitting your application for employment you are affirming that you have read these Bylaws, and that such Bylaws would not preclude your employment by The University of Arizona?
   3. Are you the parent, coach, relative or guardian of a prospective student-athlete (i.e., student in 9-12 grade or 7–12 grade for men’s basketball or junior college student) in the sport of men’s basketball, women’s basketball or football or have any other type of association with any prospective student-athlete in the sports of men’s basketball, women’s basketball or football? If yes, please explain.
   4. Is your potential employment within the athletic department conditioned upon the enrollment of any prospective student-athlete (i.e., student in 9-12 grade, 7-12 grade for men's basketball or junior college) in the sport of men's basketball, women's basketball or football? If Yes, please explain.
   5. Do you understand that failure to disclose any information related to your affiliation with a prospective student-athlete (student in 9-12 grade, 7-12 grade for men's basketball or junior college) in the sports of football, men's basketball or women's basketball might render your application ineligible for consideration?

Diversity Statement

At the University of Arizona, we value our inclusive climate because we know that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and creating an inclusive academic community. As a Hispanic-serving institution, we translate these values into action by seeking individuals who have experience and expertise working with diverse students, colleagues, and constituencies. Because we seek a workforce with a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. As an Employer of National Service, we also welcome alumni of AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service programs and others who will help us advance our Inclusive Excellence initiative aimed at creating a university that values student, staff and faculty engagement in addressing issues of diversity and inclusiveness.

Notice of Availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), each year the University of Arizona releases an Annual Security Report (ASR) for each of the University’s campuses. These reports disclose information including Clery crime statistics for the previous three calendar years and policies, procedures, and programs the University uses to keep students and employees safe, including how to report crimes or other emergencies and resources for crime victims. As a campus with residential housing facilities, the Main Campus ASR also includes a combined Annual Fire Safety report with information on fire statistics and fire safety systems, policies, and procedures.

Paper copies of the Reports can be obtained by contacting the University Compliance Office at cleryact@arizona.edu.

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