Deputy Athletic Director

Texas A&M University System•Texarkana, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Deputy Athletic Director serves as a member of the Athletics Executive Leadership Team and provides strategic leadership for all NCAA compliance operations for Texas A&M University–Texarkana Athletics. Reporting directly to the Director of Athletics, this position is responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring a comprehensive NCAA Division II compliance program that ensures institutional control while supporting the University's transition into NCAA Division II membership and participation in the Lone Star Conference. The Deputy Athletic Director serves as the department's primary compliance administrator and works collaboratively with coaches, faculty, admissions, financial aid, registrar, student accounts, business services, human resources, legal counsel, and university leadership to ensure compliance with NCAA, Lone Star Conference, Texas A&M University System, University, state, and federal regulations.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
Nine years of related experience.
Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in NCAA athletics compliance
Comprehensive knowledge of NCAA Division II legislation.
Demonstrated experience interpreting NCAA rules.
Experience with NCAA compliance software and reporting systems.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong organizational and analytical skills.
Ability to work collaboratively across campus departments.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
Ability to travel and work beyond normal office hours
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

Nice To Haves

Master's degree.
Experience at an NCAA Division II institution.
Experience during NCAA membership transition or provisional membership.
Knowledge of Lone Star Conference policies and procedures.
Supervisory experience.
Experience with Teamworks, Banner, NCAA LSDBi, Compliance Assistant (or ARMS/Teamworks Hub), and other athletics management systems.
Experience developing compliance education programs.
Demonstrated leadership experience in collegiate athletics administration.
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
Sports Oversite

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