Director of Athletics, Compliance

Austin Peay State University•Clarksville, TN

About The Position

The Director of Athletics, Compliance oversees institutional compliance with NCAA, UAC, and University rules and regulations. The role directs compliance education, monitoring, reporting, investigations, policy development, eligibility certification, recruiting oversight, and financial aid compliance. The Director serves as the primary compliance advisor to the Athletic Director and other senior administrators, and acts as a liaison with the NCAA, Financial Aid, and Registrar’s offices. The position also manages NCAA and departmental compliance software and the NCAA Initial-Eligibility Clearinghouse. The role prepares required reports, maintains complete and accurate compliance records, investigates potential violations, and develops corrective actions and plans to prevent future violations. It administers recruiting activities, Athletics Grants-in-Aid programs, eligibility certification, financial aid, squad lists, and National Letters of Intent. The Director also develops compliance handbooks and educational materials, submits waiver and appeal requests, and attends the annual NCAA Compliance seminar. Evening and weekend hours may be required, and occasional travel for conferences and meetings may be necessary.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
At least three years of experience in NCAA compliance or a related field.
In-depth understanding of NCAA regulations and compliance issues.
Strong organizational and administrative skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Detail-oriented with strong analytical skills.
Proficiency in compliance software and database management.

Responsibilities

Conduct initial eligibility audits and regular audits to ensure adherence to NCAA and UAC regulations.
Manage ticket requests for staff, student-athletes, and recruits.
Oversee bylaw 13 visit approvals, recruiting rules, and phone-call monitoring.
Develop and direct programs for educating, monitoring, reporting, and complying with NCAA, UAC, and University rules and regulations.
Educate coaches, student-athletes, and athletic department staff; develop and deliver training sessions and educational materials.
Monitor changes to NCAA rules and communicate updates to relevant stakeholders.
Prepare and submit required NCAA and conference reports; maintain comprehensive records of compliance activities and investigations.
Ensure accurate and timely documentation of compliance matters.
Advise the Athletic Director and other senior administrators on compliance issues and develop strategies to address potential problems.
Liaise with the NCAA, Financial Aid, and Registrar’s offices regarding compliance and scholarship issues.
Interpret or obtain interpretations of NCAA and UAC rules and procedures.
Investigate and report potential NCAA violations and work with NCAA and conference offices on investigations and reports.
Develop corrective actions and compliance plans to address and prevent future violations.
Develop, implement, review, and update institutional compliance policies and procedures.
Manage NCAA compliance software, departmental compliance software, and the NCAA Initial-Eligibility Clearinghouse.
Work with the faculty representative on eligibility certification and rules compliance issues.
Administer and oversee recruiting activities, Athletics Grants-in-Aid programs, eligibility certification for practice and competition, financial aid, NCAA squad lists, and National Letters of Intent, including related reporting.
Develop compliance handbooks and other educational materials, including the annual NCAA rules brochure for alumni, boosters, and the general public.
Compile, review, and submit eligibility waiver requests and other waiver and appeal requests related to NCAA rules.
Attend the annual NCAA Compliance seminar and provide ongoing updates concerning compliance rules and procedures.
Travel occasionally for conferences and meetings; work evenings and weekends if required.