Assistant Athletic Director of Compliance (Administrator I)

San Diego State University•San Diego, CA
•$80,000 - $90,924•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Athletic Director of Compliance assists with leading the day-to-day operations of the Athletics Compliance Office, including rules education, interpretations, monitoring, enforcement, waivers, and eligibility. This position serves as a key compliance resource for coaches, student-athletes, staff, and university constituents while supervising and developing compliance staff and interns.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree and four years of full-time experience working in NCAA compliance.
  • Experience providing NCAA rules interpretations and presenting educational sessions.
  • Thorough knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations and experience with compliance monitoring systems.
  • Strong written and oral communication, analytical, organizational, and critical-thinking skills.
  • Ability to explain complex regulations to diverse audiences and foster a culture of compliance.
  • Experience with NCAA LSDBi, RSRO, ACS, Microsoft Office, and related compliance technologies.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and work effectively with student-athletes, coaches, staff, and campus partners.
  • Valid California Driver’s License or the ability to obtain one within 30 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

  • A master's or juris doctorate degree.
  • NCAA Division I or FBS compliance experience.
  • Three or more years of experience working in NCAA Division 1 compliance (at an NCAA member institution).
  • Experience working at an NCAA Division I-FBS institution.
  • Analytical experience as it relates to legislative rules interpretation.
  • Experience with written correspondence, letters, and memos.
  • Experience with NCAA LSDBi and RSRO systems.
  • Experience with ACS recruiting software system.
  • Experience with filming and editing rules education videos.
  • Experience using various methods of social media as a compliance tool.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Outlook

Responsibilities

  • Supervise the day-to-day operations of the Athletics Compliance Office and internship program, including leading staff meetings, conducting evaluations, and supporting staff development.
  • Participate in strategic planning; develop and update compliance policies, procedures, and the Compliance Policies and Procedures Manual; and represent the Compliance Office at campus, athletic, and community events.
  • Lead and coordinate rules education for coaches, staff, student-athletes, administrators, and other university constituents, including monitoring regulatory changes and providing timely training.
  • Develop and present educational materials for meetings, onboarding, preseason programs, websites, social media, student-athletes, representatives of athletics interests, and community partners.
  • Serve as the primary compliance liaison for Football, Men’s Basketball, and Women’s Basketball while providing rules interpretations and overseeing compliance monitoring systems, including complimentary admissions and Teamworks.
  • Develop and maintain audit, monitoring, allegation, and self-reporting systems; identify and research potential violations; and assist with preparing self-reports.
  • Oversee the preparation and submission of NCAA and conference waivers and coordinate eligibility clearances and certifications for transfer and incoming student-athletes.
  • Review NCAA, conference, CSU, and SDSU forms for eligibility concerns and maintain current waiver and eligibility databases.

Benefits

  • 15 paid holidays
  • 24 vacation days
  • 12 sick days per year
  • CalPERS defined benefit pension plan
  • Reciprocity with the UC Retirement Plan
  • Retiree healthcare benefits
  • Variety of health, dental, and vision plans at no or low cost
  • California State University system fee reduction program for yourself or a qualified dependent
  • Auto & Home Insurance
  • Life and Disability Insurances
  • Legal Plan
  • Pet Insurance
  • ScholarShare 529 Plan for college savings
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