Program Director - Compliance and Risk Mitigation (Athletics)

Stephen F. Austin State University • Main Campus, TX

8d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a professional position responsible for directing a service-oriented and comprehensive compliance program to ensure that all athletics programs and institutional support areas and activities comply with NCAA, conference, and university regulations. Responsible for interpretation and implementation of NCAA rules and regulations, monitoring, reporting, and general support of the compliance efforts of all student-athletes, coaches, staff, and external constituents. Works under general supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in sports management, athletics administration, physical education, recreation, education, or a related field is required.
• Two years of related experience is required.
• Experience with NCAA intercollegiate athletics is required.
• Knowledge of, or the ability to learn, university policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of policies, procedures, and guidelines established by the conference and the NCAA.
• Skill in using computer applications including spreadsheet, database, and word processing software.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
• Ability to set priorities and complete assignments on time.
• Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships.
• Ability to work effectively and patiently with students.
• Ability to identify problems, evaluate alternatives, and implement solutions.
• Ability to acquire and maintain knowledge of university curriculum and degree requirements and to interpret them in the context of individual student needs.
• Ability to work with and maintain confidential information.
• Ability to learn office and university-specific software.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in a related field is preferred.
• Experience with NCAA Division I intercollegiate athletics is preferred.
• Knowledge of developmental academic advising, retention management, and/or instructional strategies effective for college-age students.

Responsibilities

• Works cooperatively with departmental staff, coaches, student-athletes, and other constituents to provide oversight of day-to-day compliance responsibilities.
• Oversees processes, procedures, and systems necessary for department to comply with NCAA, conference, and institutional rules and regulations for varsity sports programs.
• Manages system for tracking and distribution of student-athlete, post-eligibility, and auxiliary student athletics aid awards during academic year.
• Monitors student-athlete awards and benefits.
• Prepares and executes paperwork as needed in regards to student-athletes’ amateur status.
• Ensures adherence to permissible activities under NCAA regulations among athletic staff.
• Monitors institutional recruiting systems, including but not limited to phone logs and contact evaluation forms.
• Serves as primary liaison for institutional name/image/likeness program to ensure adherence to NCAA regulations and state laws.
• Develops and implements athletics compliance policies and procedures.
• Researches NCAA rules and provides coaches and staff with interpretations.
• Works with conference office and NCAA to obtain official rules interpretations as needed.
• Prepares various reports for departmental senior administration review.
• Works to uphold integrity of NCAA, conference and department’s vision and core values.
• May provide supervision to interns and/or student workers.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Stephen F. Austin State University (SFA) is committed to providing a safe environment for its students and the broader campus community. SFA's police department actively works to prevent and respond to criminal activity through various measures, including comprehensive reporting practices and emergency alert systems.The university's Annual Fire and Safety Security Report details on-campus crime statistics, including incidents of forcible sex offenses, burglary, motor vehicle theft, and aggravated assault.

What This Job Offers

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