Associate Athletic Director & Compliance Officer

Texas A&M University System•Texarkana, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Athletic Director & Athletic Compliance Officer coordinates, updates, and supervises programs to ensure compliance with the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) and National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) regulations. This position helps maintain the integrity of the institution’s athletic programs and ensures that activities within the athletic department comply with regulations set forth by the NAIA & NCAA.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience
Five (5) years of related experience
Ability to travel and work beyond normal office hours
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Acceptable driving record and periodic completion of van safety course
Must have a State of Texas or Arkansas class "C" vehicle operator's license or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment
This position may be required to handle Protected Health Information (PHI) as defined by Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations, in accordance with System policy and is further required to complete FERPA and HIPAA training as a condition of employment, within a reasonable timeframe after employment and on an as-needed basis thereafter.
Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications
Knowledge of NAIA & NCAA rules and regulations
Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others
Excellent written communication, analytical, interpersonal, and organizational skills

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in applicable field
At least three (3) years professional experience in a compliance-related field/position
State of Texas agency/higher education experience
Specialized compliance training and/or relevant certification(s)
Knowledge and/or experience regarding FERPA, Title IX, HIPAA
CPR and/or Bloodborne Pathogens certification/training

Responsibilities

Regularly educating coaches, staff, and student-athletes about compliance-related matters such as recruiting rules, financial aid restrictions, and amateurism rules.
Assists coaches with NAIA/NCAA requirements.
Supervises/monitors recruiting activities, including communications, evaluations, admissions, etc. to ensure compliance with NAIA/NCAA and University processes and procedures.
Assists in the certification of continuing, transfer and initial eligibility of student-athletes.
Collaborates with Athletic Director to implement regulations, policies, and rules for educational workshops for Athletic Department personnel, student-athletes, and stakeholders.
Communicates directly with the NAIA/NCAA Eligibility Center to monitor the eligibility of recruits and incoming freshman student-athletes.
Monitors compliance with NAIA/NCAA regulations, including policies, procedures and forms involved to maintain internal controls and student-athlete eligibility.
Monitors paperwork involved with official and unofficial campus recruiting visits to ensure compliance with NAIA/NCAA regulations.
Coordinates the National Letter of Intent program and scholarship agreements with Financial Aid and Conference Office.
Oversee and/or assist in investigating concerns, complaints and potential rule violations as applicable.
Monitors sports camp and clinic information and evaluates information for compliance with NAIA/NCAA regulations.
Performs in-person spot checks and reviews camp employment lists.
Assist in transportation of athletes to/from athletic events, which may include driving a full-size passenger van or other large capacity vehicle.
Overseeing the allocation of athletic scholarships to ensure they comply with regulations about limits on the number of scholarships and their distribution among athletes.
Making sure the athletes receive proper financial aid packages that are compliant with NAIA/NCAA or other governing body standards.
Acting as the primary contact between the college’s athletics department and external regulatory bodies like the NCAA or regional conferences.

Benefits

Medical $0 - $30 per month for Employee Only coverage after university contribution ($920 value)
Up to 83% of premium covered by the university: Employee and Spouse, Employee and Children, Employee and Family coverage
Dental & Vision
Life Insurance, Accidental D&D, Long Term Disability, Flexible Spending Account and Day Care Spending Account
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
75% waiver of tuition and fees for full-time employees, their spouses and children
8+ hours of vacation paid time off every month
8 hours of sick leave paid time off every month
8 hours of paid time off for birthday leave
12-15 paid holidays each year
Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) or Optional Retirement Plan (ORP)
Voluntary Tax Deferred Account/Deferred Compensation Plan
Professional Development via LinkedIn Learning
Employee Assistance Program
On Campus Wellness Opportunities