Job location: Commerce TAMUC

Employment Type: Full-time
Posted data: 2021-10-05
Req: R-042728
Job Title

Associate Athletics Director for Compliance

Agency

Texas A&M University - Commerce

Department

Athletics

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Commerce, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANT:

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• Incomplete or improperly submitted applications may be excluded from consideration.

Please provide the following documents:

• Cover Letter
• Resume/CV
• Three professional references with complete contact information (Unsolicited letters of recommendation will not be considered).
• Transcripts (Unofficial will be accepted with application. Official transcripts are required at time of verbal offer).
  

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SUMMARY:

The Associate Athletics Director for Compliance serves on the Athletics Executive Staff and Student Athlete Performance Team, directly manages the NCAA, conference and institutional athletics compliance programs for all teams, departments and other constituents of the University. Position is also responsible for creating and managing the development of a comprehensive compliance program including rules education for student-athletes, coaches and administrators.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manages the daily compliance operations of the athletic compliance office to ensure strict adherence with University, conference, and National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA) rules and regulations for amateurism, eligibility, recruiting, financial aid, awards and benefits, playing and practice seasons, and enforcement
• Creates, maintains and monitors compliance monitoring mechanisms that support all athletic programs and student athletes
• Provides rule interpretations and coordinates educational programs and resources to University and external community (coaches, staff, student-athletes, faculty, foundation, alumni, etc.)
• Produces, publishes and distributes rules education materials
• Monitors recruiting activities and maintenance of recruiting logs
• Conducts investigations, recommends and applies penalties as appropriate
• Works with athletic academic advisors
• Assists with eligibility certification process for new and continuing student-athletes
• Provides compliance related liaison support to campus constituents
• Assists with roster management
• Assists with preparation of standard NCAA institutional reports
• Serves as the Athletics Compliance Office liaison to various campus constituents including, but not limited to: Financial Aid, Residential Life and Student Housing, Registrar, Enrollment Services and others
• Aid with appropriate sports administration responsibilities
• Assists with game management and operations duties as assigned
• Serves as an official representative of the University at institutional, conference and NCAA Meetings as requested

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree
• Experience / Knowledge / Skills: Two (2) years of work experience with an NCAA Division I athletics compliance program. Experience investigating and processing violations of NCAA rules and regulations. Strong working knowledge of NCAA Division I rules and regulations. Strong investigative and analytical skills to identify and assess facts and determine outcomes. Strong presentation skills with the ability to present clear and accurate information when conducting training for various groups is essential. Ability to demonstrate strong verbal and interpersonal communication skills to effectively interact with a wide range of constituents. Strong written communication skills. Strong organizational skills to effectively prioritize and achieve deadlines on multiple projects. Self-starter with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision and collaboratively within a team environment. Strong commitment to integrity. Demonstrated ability to deal with sensitive and stressful situations in a professional and confidential manner, as the person in this role will be required to deal with confidential information with discretion. Oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to: Multi-task and work well as part of a team.
• Licensing/Professional Certifications: None
• Physical Requirements: None
• Other Requirements: None

PREFERRED EDUCATION / SKILLS/ EXPERIENCE:

Knowledge of and / or experience with LSDBi, Compliance Assistant, Banner, ARMS, and INFLCR

Master’s Degree or Juris Doctorate (J.D.)

NCAA compliance supervisory experience in a campus environment

SUPERVISION OF OTHERS:

Director of Athletics Compliance, Athletics Financial Aid Specialist (dual oversight), student workers and interns

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

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