Athletics Compliance and Student Success Coordinator

University of Redlands•Redlands, CA

About The Position

The Compliance and Student Success Coordinator ensures institutional adherence to NCAA Division III rules and regulations while fostering the academic and personal development of student-athletes. This position manages compliance operations, eligibility certification and transfer processes and leads student-athlete success initiatives, including life skills programming and academic support. Reporting to the Associate Athletic Director for Internal Operations/SWA, this position will serve as a liaison between athletics, faculty and student life to promote holistic student-athlete development. This position is partially funded by the NCAA Pathway to Excellence Grant. This position requires flexibility to work evening and weekend hours.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required; master’s preferred
1-3 years of experience in NCAA Compliance, student-athlete academic support, or related roles.
Familiarity with NCAA Division III rules and regulations
A valid California Class C CA drivers’ license with a good driving record is required. Note: Out-of-state licenses are valid until appointment. A valid California Class “C” driver’s license must be obtained within ten (10) days of appointment (in accordance with CA Vehicle Code 12505c).
Strong understanding of NCAA compliance areas: eligibility, transfers, amateurism, recruiting and reporting.
Ability to interpret and apply NCAA bylaws and institutional policies
Excellent Organizational skills for managing multiple deadlines and detailed records.
Communicate effectively and follow instructions, both verbally and in writing.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work with coaches, faculty and student-athletes.
Aptitude to learn new and evolving technology and recommend ways to improve position’s efficiency.
Knowledge of FERPA and student privacy regulations
Proficiency in Microsoft Office software including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Experience working with Teamworks (ARMS) software.
Ability to exercise discretion and work with confidentiality.
Must be able to competently interact with a culturally and ethnically diverse population of students, faculty, and staff.

Nice To Haves

master’s preferred

Responsibilities

Monitor and enforce NCAA Division III, SCIAC and University of Redlands rules and policies.
Manage student-athlete eligibility certification in coordination with the Registrar’s office and Student Life.
Oversee the transfer and international student-athlete eligibility process including, but not limited to: NCAA portal entries and amateurism certification.
Prepare and submit required NCAA and conference annual reports (e.g. annual compliance attestations, sports sponsorship and demographic forms etc.)
Maintain compliance systems (Teamworks, LSDBi, Eligibility Center, etc.) and accurate documentation.
Conduct rules education sessions for coaches, staff and student-athletes
Oversee NIL declarations
Assist with investigations and self-reporting of violations
Monitor academic progress and eligibility for all student-athletes.
Coordinate academic support services, including tutoring referrals and study hall programs
Develop and implement life skills programming (e.g., leadership, career readiness, financial literacy, wellness etc.) in collaboration with other University offices.
Serve as the liaison between athletics, faculty and student life to promote holistic student-athlete development.
Organize workshops and events that integrate campus resources into student-athlete experiences
Special projects as assigned by the Vice President of Intercollegiate Athletics or the Associate Athletic Director for Internal Operations/SWA
Represent athletics on campus committees related to student success and compliance