Athletics Compliance and Event Coordinator

Springfield College•Springfield, MA

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About The Position

The Athletics Compliance and Event Coordinator supports student-athlete eligibility and compliance education, event operations, building access control, student employment, reporting, equipment room operations, and departmental events. Working under the guidance of the Associate AD for Compliance and Internal Operations, the coordinator helps monitor initial, continuing, and transfer eligibility; maintain rosters; manage transfer processes; prepare compliance materials; and educate student-athletes, coaches, and staff. Under the direction of the Associate AD for Event Management, the coordinator oversees game-day hosting and contest management, serves as the campus IT liaison for building access, and manages student employment within the Athletics department. The position also supports required reporting, policy manuals, award nominations, equipment operations, major department events, and Student-Athlete Leadership Team initiatives.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Physical Education, Athletic Administration, Sport Management, or a related field.
One to three years of similar work-related experience.
Ability to adapt quickly to changing environments.
Sound, independent problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree.

Responsibilities

Track and monitor initial, continuing, and transfer student-athlete eligibility, including routine academic grade tracking and official certification.
Manage roster updates, the NCAA Transfer Portal, and transfer evaluation processes.
Assist in preparing NCAA forms, waivers, proposed bylaws, and interpretations.
Deliver ongoing rules compliance education for student-athletes, coaches, and staff.
Oversee game-day setup, hosting protocols, visiting team logistics, and contest supervision for regular-season, postseason, and championship events.
Serve as the primary IT liaison for building access control, managing electronic security and keycard access for student-athletes and staff.
Manage athletic student employment, including recruiting, hiring, scheduling, and training.
Gather data, compile, and submit required college, conference, federal, and NCAA reports.
Help maintain, review, and update departmental policy and procedure manuals.
Partner with the Assistant AD for Sports Communication to identify, prepare, and submit nominations for student-athlete academic and athletic performance-based awards.
Support daily athletics equipment room operations, including inventory management, equipment issuance, and fitting safety standards.
Provide operational and logistical support for major non-contest athletic department events, such as awards banquets.
Assist departmental staff with Student-Athlete Leadership Team initiatives.