Director of Athletic Compliance

Ball State University • Muncie, IN

21h • $47,000 - $50,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Ball State University seeks a Director of Athletic Compliance to coordinate and maintain a program that protects the University's integrity through compliance with NCAA, Mid-American Conference, and university regulations. The role supports a Division I FBS athletic department serving more than 400 student-athletes and works with student-athletes, coaches, university employees, and representatives of the University's athletic interests.

The Director maintains a culture of compliance through education, participates in developing and implementing compliance and eligibility policies and procedures, and serves as a point of contact for matters including student-athlete financial aid, scholarships, pre-enrollment amateurism, and waivers. The position also supports reporting, coordinates with university units, serves as the compliance liaison for department-wide camps and clinics, and helps train and develop compliance staff and interns.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Experience in NCAA Division I compliance.
• Current authorization to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.
• Provide three professional references at the time of application.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Three to five years of experience in NCAA Division I compliance.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and interpersonal skills.
• Working knowledge of NCAA programs and applications.
• Working knowledge of software systems such as ARMS, Banner, and Compliance Assistant.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to make informed decisions in a fast-paced and demanding environment.
• Knowledge and familiarity with current and interim NCAA Division I policies, rules, interpretations, and education columns.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a culture of compliance by providing continuing rules education to athletics employees and supporting orientation and education programs for new employees, student-athletes, and representatives of the University's athletic interests.
• Participate in developing and implementing athletics compliance and eligibility policies and procedures, including analyzing compliance enforcement issues.
• Serve as a point of contact for student-athlete athletic financial aid, merit-based awards, foundation scholarships, pre-enrollment amateurism, and waivers.
• Develop and deliver education about university, conference, and NCAA rules and regulations to student-athletes, coaches, administrators, staff, and others connected with the athletics program.
• Support Revenue Distribution and Academic Performance Program reporting as needed.
• Serve as a liaison with university units, including Student-Athlete Support Services, Financial Aid, Housing, the Office of the Registrar, and the Rinker Center for Global Affairs.
• Facilitate matters involving academic and athletic financial aid, foundation and book scholarships, equipment loans, and related matters.
• Serve as compliance liaison for department-wide camps and clinics.
• Support training and development of the Assistant Director of Compliance, Graduate Assistant, and undergraduate interns.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid 24 vacation days, 12 sick days, and 10 holidays per year.
• Six weeks of paid parental leave.
• Affordable health and dental insurance.
• Long-term disability and life insurance plans.
• Retirement benefits.
• Coverage of 90 percent of eligible children's undergraduate tuition at Ball State University.
• Coverage of 100 percent of the employee's undergraduate tuition and 80 percent of graduate tuition.
• Potential relocation incentives through the City of Muncie's MakeMyMove program for eligible new residents, which may include up to $5,000 relocation cash, coworking space, access to the Ball State University Library, a one-semester Rec Fit pass, discounted athletics tickets, a local-resource help desk, board participation opportunities, and a six-month YMCA membership.

What This Job Offers

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