Assistant Athletic Director, Compliance and Eligibility

Kent State•Kent, OH

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Athletic Director, Compliance and Eligibility oversees a functional area of Intercollegiate Athletics and reports to the Athletic Director. The position directs all aspects of student-athlete eligibility, including initial, transfer, and continuing eligibility certification, and roster management. It also manages assigned compliance responsibilities to support adherence to NCAA, conference, and university requirements. The role evaluates eligibility for prospective, transfer, and continuing student-athletes; serves as the primary contact for the NCAA Eligibility Center and Transfer Portal; and handles matters related to NCAA Bylaws 12, 14, and 16. The position works with university offices and assists with NCAA reporting, waivers, violations, and academic reports. It provides direct support to the Associate Athletic Director for Compliance and may serve as the alternate athletic compliance point person when directed.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
Three years of experience in athletics administration or a related area.
Knowledge of budgeting.
Knowledge of local, state, federal, and NCAA laws and regulations related to intercollegiate athletics.
Knowledge of personal computer applications.
Written and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to provide leadership and direction.

Nice To Haves

Experience managing NCAA Division I certification of eligibility.
Experience with APR and GSR submission.
Experience with the CAPS roster management system.

Responsibilities

Evaluate and determine eligibility status for prospective, transfer, and continuing student-athletes.
Conduct age-based eligibility reviews for domestic and international student-athletes.
Serve as the primary contact for the NCAA Eligibility Center and Transfer Portal and handle issues regarding NCAA Bylaws 12, 14, and 16.
Serve as department liaison with admissions, the transfer center, academic advisors, and the registrar's office.
Assist with collecting and entering data for Academic Progress Rate, Graduation Success Rate, and NCAA Sports Sponsorship & Demographics reports, and develop other academic reports as necessary.
Research, prepare, and submit student-athlete waivers, including Student-Athlete Reinstatement, Progress Towards Degree, Initial Eligibility, and Legislative Relief waivers.
Assist the Athletic Director of Athletic Compliance with NCAA reporting, waivers, violations, and related matters.
Maintain, prepare, and distribute official sport rosters internally and through CAPS.
Maintain a database of incoming and transfer student-athletes and communicate tasks required to fulfill NCAA, MAC, and institutional requirements.
Provide direct support to the Associate Athletic Director for Compliance and serve as the alternate athletic compliance point person when directed.
Oversee assigned areas of the athletic program, which may include facility scheduling and maintenance, fiscal policies and procedures, event scheduling and operations, development and fundraising, academic and student affairs, media relations, business office operations, personnel development, and marketing and promotion.
Serve as a liaison between the community and Intercollegiate Athletics and provide requested information for the assigned program area.
Oversee budget development and personnel administration for the assigned program area.
Maintain records and provide reports for the assigned area.
Assist in ensuring compliance with local, state, federal, and NCAA regulations.
Serve on department, division, and University committees.
Provide leadership to a small department, unit, or major function and/or directly supervise administrative or professional employees.
Perform related duties as assigned.