Assistant Director of Compliance - Tennessee Athletics - UTK

University of Tennessee•Knoxville, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Director of Compliance for Tennessee Athletics is responsible for providing interpretations of NCAA and SEC legislation to various stakeholders including coaches, administrators, student-athletes, and boosters. This role also involves serving as a liaison between the Compliance Office and coaching staffs, sport administrators, and other University entities. The position requires a strong understanding of NCAA and SEC rules, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively in a dynamic environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in a related field.
Minimum 1 year experience (can include graduate assistantship or internship) working with student-athletes, coaches, and officials regarding compliance issues.
Significant working knowledge of the rules and regulations set forth by the NCAA and SEC.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Strong computer skills.
Ability to multi-task and effectively balance multiple situations.
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and projects according to severity and importance.
Self-motivated with the ability to work independently as well as in a team-oriented environment.
Qualities of emotional maturity, genuineness, self-confidence, common sense, and good judgment.
Ability to make good, consistent, and fair decisions (based on facts and data).
Working knowledge of LSDBi and the NCAA Eligibility Center.
Working knowledge of Teamworks and Banner.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without need now or in the future for sponsorship for employment-based visa status.

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree in Sport Administration, MBA (related field may be substituted), or Juris Doctorate.
A minimum of 1-3 years in NCAA administration or compliance.
Experience working efficiently with student-athletes, coaches, and administrators regarding compliance issues.
A strong understanding of the rules and regulations associated with the NCAA and SEC programs.

Responsibilities

Serve as Bylaw practitioner for assigned NCAA bylaws.
Monitor and document legislative requirements and procedural matters related to assigned Bylaws, including responding to interpretive inquiries and preparing/submitting NCAA and SEC waiver requests.
Document NCAA Level III violations related to assigned bylaws, investigate if needed, and submit to the NCAA for review.
Support primary bylaw practitioners in monitoring and documenting legislative requirements and procedural matters.
Serve as Sport Facilitator for select sports and Administrative Facilitator for select Athletics Department constituents.
Respond to interpretive inquiries of NCAA and SEC legislation and University policies related to Sport and Administrative Facilitator assignments.
Investigate and file NCAA Level III violations related to Administrative Facilitator assignments.
Gather information and file student-athlete reinstatement requests related to Sport Facilitator assignments via the NCAA online portal.
Conduct and document rules education meetings with coaches, staff members, and student-athletes for Sport and Administrative Facilitator assignments.
Conduct and document Beginning and End of the Year team meetings related to Sport Facilitator assignments.
Assist with the operation of player-guest and prospective student-athlete ticket lists.
Assist with monthly all-staff compliance educational meetings.
Perform other duties as assigned.