Associate Athletic Director, Compliance

La Salle University Applicant Site • Philadelphia, PA

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About The Position

The Associate Athletic Director for Compliance and Risk Management is an integral member of the Athletics leadership team and ensures adherence to NCAA regulations, Atlantic 10 Conference regulations, and University policies across all varsity sports. The role leads the development and implementation of a comprehensive compliance program, including education, monitoring, and certification processes.

The position supports a holistic, transformational experience for more than 350 varsity student-athletes, working within the Athletics Department and with other divisions to foster individual growth, academic success, and community service.

The role also administers assigned athletic sport programs. Responsibilities include supervising and evaluating head coaches, monitoring budgets, developing competition activities, approving team travel and expenses, overseeing student-athlete academic progress and well-being, and educating coaches on NCAA and conference rules.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• A minimum of 3–5 years of administrative experience in NCAA rules and compliance.
• Demonstrated ability to teach a range of groups and individuals about NCAA compliance issues.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and handle stressful situations with poise.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work with a diverse population.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Knowledge of and commitment to the mission of La Salle University.

Nice To Haves

• Graduate degree, preferably in a legal, regulatory, or similar field.
• A minimum of 1–3 years serving as a sport administrator.
• A minimum of 1–3 years overseeing a compliance office.
• Experience with NCAA Compliance Assistant, ARMS Software, and the NCAA Legislative Services Database Internet (LSDBi) database.
• Demonstrated track record of developing strong working relationships with coaches, student-athletes, staff, administrators, and alumni.

Responsibilities

• Ensure adherence to NCAA regulations, Atlantic 10 Conference regulations, and University policies across all varsity sports.
• Lead the development and implementation of a comprehensive compliance program, including education, monitoring, and certification processes.
• Work with the Athletics Department and other divisions to support student-athlete growth, academic success, and community service.
• Administer assigned athletic sport programs.
• Supervise and evaluate head coaches.
• Monitor budgets and develop competition activities.
• Approve team travel and expenses.
• Oversee student-athlete academic progress and well-being.
• Educate coaches on NCAA and conference rules.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager