Assistant Director of Compliance

James Madison University • Harrisonburg, VA

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About The Position

The Assistant Director of Compliance at James Madison University is responsible for overseeing financial aid and benefits for intercollegiate athletics. This role involves monitoring financial aid for all Division I sports programs, serving as a liaison with various university offices, and ensuring compliance with NCAA rules. The position requires attention to detail and the ability to navigate a complex environment while developing policies and procedures related to financial aid.

Requirements

• Fluency working in a Windows-based environment using Microsoft Office, with demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Teams.
• Attention to detail with experience in data entry.
• Ability to function in a complex and constantly changing environment.
• Ability to independently review and interpret NCAA rules to ensure compliance.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with institutional financial aid.
• Proven experience in calculating scholarship equivalencies.
• Experience working with budgets or general accounting.
• Experience working with Teamworks or Compliance Assistant.

Responsibilities

• Monitor financial aid for all 18 Division I sports programs.
• Serve as a liaison to the University Business Office, Financial Aid Office, Card Services, and Bookstore.
• Maintain accurate squad lists and work with coaches on financial aid projections.
• Coordinate the distribution and renewals of financial aid agreements and communicate any cancellations or reductions to the financial aid office.
• Create and develop policies and procedures specific to financial aid.
• Monitor awards and benefits and track participation (seasons of competition).
• Assist with on-campus recruiting activities and coordinate logistics of meetings conducted by the compliance office.

Benefits

• Paid vacation, sick, parental, and community service leave.
• 19 paid holidays a year.
• Affordable health insurance.
• Retirement through the Virginia Retirement System.
• Work-life balance and integration program, Balanced Dukes.
• Tuition Waiver Program for undergraduate and graduate courses at JMU.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: No Education Listed