Director of Athletics, Compliance

• Conduct initial eligibility audits.
• Manage ticket requests for staff, student-athletes, and recruits.
• Oversee all aspects of bylaw 13-visit approvals, recruiting laws, and phone call monitoring.
• Conduct regular audits to ensure adherence to NCAA , and UAC regulations.

• Develop and direct a comprehensive program for educating, monitoring, reporting, and complying with all NCAA, UAC, and University rules and regulations.
• Educate coaches, student-athletes, and athletic department staff on NCAA rules and regulations.
• Develop and deliver training sessions and educational materials.
• Stay updated on changes to NCAA rules and communicate these changes to relevant stakeholders.

• Prepare and submit required NCAA and conference reports.
• Maintain comprehensive records of compliance activities and investigations.
• Ensure accurate and timely documentation of all compliance-related matters.

• Serve as the primary advisor on compliance-related matters to the Athletic Director and other senior administrators.
• Provide guidance on compliance issues and develop strategies to address potential problems.
• Act as liaison with the NCAA,  Financial Aid, and Registrar’s offices for compliance and scholarship issues.
• Interpret or secure interpretations for compliance with NCAA and UAC  rules and procedures.

• Investigate and report any potential violations of NCAA rules.
• Work with the NCAA and conference offices on investigations and reports.
• Develop corrective actions and compliance plans to address and prevent future violations.

• Develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure compliance with NCAA regulations.
• Review and update institutional compliance policies as necessary.

• Serve as Manager of NCAA Compliance Software, departmental compliance software, and NCAA Initial-Eligibility Clearinghouse.
• Work closely with the faculty representative in the certification of eligibility and rules compliance issues.

• Administer and oversee recruiting activities, Athletics Grants-in-Aid programs, eligibility certification for practice and competition, financial aid, NCAA squad lists, National Letters of Intent, and reporting of the same.
• Develop and produce educational materials, such as departmental and student-athlete compliance handbooks, and the annual NCAA rules brochure for alumni, boosters, and the general public.

• Compile, review, and submit requests for eligibility waivers and other requests for waivers and appeals related to NCAA rules.
• Attend the annual NCAA Compliance seminar and provide continuous updates for compliance with rules and procedures.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• In-depth understanding of NCAA regulations and compliance issues
• Strong organizational and administrative skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical skills.
• Proficiency in compliance software and database management.

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum of three  (3) years of experience in NCAA compliance or a related field.
• The position may require evening and weekend hours.
• Occasional travel may be required for conferences and meetings.