Assistant Director of Athletics Compliance

Penn State University • University Park, IL

5d • $51,000 - $74,000

About The Position

Penn State is accepting applications for an Assistant Director of Athletics Compliance within the Athletics Compliance Office. This position oversees assigned NCAA bylaws and serves as the primary contact for designated sports and/or units by providing interpretations, submitting waivers, and reporting Level III violations. Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Requirements

• Experience working in an Intercollegiate Athletics Compliance setting
• Comprehensive knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations
• Excellent verbal and written communication, computer, analytical, and research skills
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects and attention to detail
• Bachelor's Degree
• 1+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted
• This position requires the following clearances in addition to applicable background checks: PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, and Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s Degree or Juris Doctorate (JD)

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day duties related to assigned NCAA bylaws, including Bylaw 13: Recruiting
• Serve as the main point of contact for assigned sports and/or administrative units, respond to interpretive inquiries, prepare and submit waiver requests, and investigate and file Level III violations for assigned sports and/or administrative units
• Assist with student-athlete housing assignments and maintain housing database; serve as primary contact for institutional housing of student-athletes
• Assist with maintaining compliance-related databases (ARMS/Teamworks)

Benefits

• Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being.
• In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans and substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time.
• One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees