Assistant Athletic Director for Governance and Regulatory Affairs

Baylor University•Waco, TX

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Athletic Director for Governance and Regulatory Affairs provides strategic leadership and oversight of the University's athletics compliance program, ensuring adherence to NCAA, Big 12 Conference, College Sports Commission (CSC)/House Settlement, and institutional rules and regulations. This position serves as a trusted compliance advisor to assigned sport programs and campus stakeholders, promoting a culture of integrity while managing complex regulatory matters, education initiatives, athletics admissions, and student-athlete eligibility processes. The Assistant AD partners across the University to support compliance with financial aid, roster management, Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL), and evolving collegiate athletics legislation.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree with 3 years of experience is required.
All applicants must be eligible to work in the US on a full time basis.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership in monitoring compliance with NCAA, Big 12 Conference, College Sports Commission (CSC)/House Settlement, and Baylor University rules, regulations, and institutional policies
Serve as the primary compliance liaison for assigned sport programs, providing timely guidance and interpretations on eligibility, recruiting, financial aid, awards and benefits, playing and practice seasons, and other NCAA legislative matters
Lead and coordinate compliance monitoring efforts, including reviews, investigations, waiver submissions, self-reports, and the resolution of potential NCAA and conference violations
Develop, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive athletics compliance education program for coaches, staff, student-athletes, boosters, and campus constituents
Serve as the primary point of contact for athletics admissions and international student-athlete processes, ensuring compliance with institutional, conference, and NCAA eligibility requirements
Oversee compliance processes related to athletics financial aid, roster management, NIL Go, and College Sports Commission/House Settlement reporting and operational requirements
Collaborate with key campus partners, including Admissions, Financial Aid, the Registrar's Office, International Student and Scholar Services, Academic Support, and other institutional offices, to facilitate compliant and efficient student-athlete services
Monitor legislative developments and emerging compliance issues, providing proactive guidance and implementing process improvements to maintain institutional compliance
Maintain accurate compliance records, documentation, and reporting while supporting internal and external audits
Foster a culture of rules education, ethical decision-making, and institutional accountability throughout the athletics department
Supervise compliance projects and initiatives as assigned and provide leadership within the Athletics Compliance Office
Perform other duties as assigned in support of the mission and goals of the Department of Athletics