Assistant Athletic Director, Compliance and Eligibility
About The Position
The Assistant Athletic Director, Compliance and Eligibility oversees student-athlete eligibility and assigned compliance responsibilities within Intercollegiate Athletics. The role evaluates prospective, transfer, and continuing student-athlete eligibility; manages eligibility certification and roster information; and helps ensure adherence to NCAA, conference, and university requirements. The position reports to the Athletic Director and provides direct support to the Associate Athletic Director for Compliance, serving as an alternate athletic compliance point person when directed. The position also contributes to athletics administration through reporting, liaison work, records management, and other assigned duties. It requires a bachelor's degree in a relevant field and three years of experience in athletics administration or a related area. Preferred experience includes NCAA Division I eligibility certification, APR and GSR submissions, and the CAPS roster management system.
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, and federal laws and regulations related to intercollegiate athletics, as well as NCAA regulations.
- 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 primary contact for the NCAA Eligibility Center and Transfer Portal, handling 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; develop other academic reports as needed.
- Create, research, 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 needed to meet NCAA, MAC, and institutional requirements.
- Provide direct support to the Associate Athletic Director for Compliance and serve as alternate athletic compliance point person when directed.
- Oversee assigned areas of the athletic program, which may include scheduling, fiscal procedures, events, development, academic and student affairs, media relations, business operations, personnel development, and marketing.
- Serve as a liaison between the community and Intercollegiate Athletics and provide information for the assigned program area.
- Oversee budget development and personnel administration for the assigned program area.
- Maintain records and prepare 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 for a small department, unit, or major function and/or directly supervise administrative or professional employees.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
