Associate Athletics Director for Compliance
- Employer
- Lamar University
- Location
- Beaumont, TX
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- Administrative Jobs
- Institutional & Business Affairs, Assessment, Accreditation & Compliance, Athletics
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
20113052
Position Title:Associate Athletics Director for Compliance
FTE:1.0
Position Type:Staff
Department:Athletics Director
Job Summary/Basic Function:About This Role:
The Associate Athletics Director for Compliance reports directly to the Vice President, Director of Athletics and serves as the chief compliance officer for the athletics department. The successful candidate will lead the department’s compliance efforts, including education, monitoring, and enforcement, and will serve as a key advisor to the athletic director, senior staff and coaching staff on compliance matters. This position will ensure compliance operations are conducted in accordance with NCAA, Conference, Lamar University and Texas State University System (TSUS) rules and regulations.
What You’ll Do – Position Responsibilities:
- Oversee the day-to-day operations of the compliance office, including ensuring
adherence to NCAA rules and regulations. Lead the development, implementation, and
enforcement of policies and procedures designed to maintain institutional control. - Serve as the liaison between the department and the NCAA or conference on compliance-
related matters. - Manage compliance technology platforms (e.g., ARMS or similar systems) to streamline
monitoring and reporting activities. Ensure accurate and timely submission of mandatory
NCAA and conference reports/documents. - Coordinate the documentation, investigation, and resolution of potential compliance
violations. Submit self-reports and waivers to the NCAA and conference office when
necessary. Manage the institution’s response to investigations, including liaising with
legal counsel as required. - Act as the primary resource for educating athletics staff, coaches, student-athletes, and
other stakeholders on NCAA and conference rules. Provide timely interpretations of
complex rules and regulations to support informed decision-making across the
department. - Other duties as assigned by the Vice President, Director of Athletics.
Key Competencies:
- Must possess a keen attention to detail, be highly data driven, and have excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Proven track record with building and maintaining positive professional relationships with various stakeholders.
- Proven experience and success in finding innovative and creative solutions to complex challenges and opportunities.
- Strict adherence to established NCAA, Conference, Lamar University and Texas State University System rules and regulations.
Physical Requirements:
- This position required sitting and standing for extended periods of time and lifting up to 25 pounds while performing duties as described within the essential functions.
Job Conditions:
- Duties are typically performed within athletics facilities and other buildings or outdoors.
Who We Are: Lamar University is an accessible global university for life-long learners with a passion for broad-based community engagement. As a vital contributor to the socioeconomic wellbeing and resilience of the Gulf Coast region, our expertise is recognized locally and beyond. Lamar University is home to more than 17,000 students and is among the fastest growing Texas colleges and universities. LU is a member of The Texas State University System, which is the first higher education system of Texas and maintains the lowest average tuition and fees of any university system in Texas. With more than 100-degree options and a community that cares, Lamar students are always proud to be Cardinals.Lamar University is committed to fostering a culture where students, faculty and staff of all backgrounds can learn, work, and serve.
Benefits:
- Health, dental & vision insurance
- Life insurance
- State of Texas Retirement plans
- Tuition covered at 100% for employees, spouses and/or eligible dependents.
- Paid time off – vacation, sick, and holidays.
- Bachelor’s Degree in a field related to the essential job functions.
- Minimum 3 years of progressively increasing responsibility and experience in NCAA compliance, athletics administration, or a related field and demonstrated knowledge of NCAA Division I .rules, policies, and governance.
Lamar University is An Equal Opportunity Employer
Veteran's Preference Statement:Lamar University is proud to provide employment preference to veteran applicants in accordance with Texas 805 Government Code, Section 657.003.
Preferred Qualifications:- Master’s Degree in a field related to the essential job functions. 5-7 years of progressively increasing responsibility and experience in NCAA compliance, athletics administration, or a related field and demonstrated knowledge of NCAA Division I rules, policies, and governance.
This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.
Salary:$65,788-$85,524
Posting Date:01/29/2025
Close Date:04/29/2025
Open Until Filled:No
Organization
Texas Roots. Infinite Possibilities.
Lamar University students enjoy small classes where they can build lasting friendships with professors and peers. The 270-acre campus is in Beaumont, Texas, located about 90 miles east of Houston and 25 miles west of the Louisiana border. A comprehensive public university, Lamar gives students a chance to explore a variety of interests to prepare them to succeed in whatever fields they choose.
Academics
A member of the Texas State University System, Lamar University offers 63 undergraduate, 47 master's and nine doctoral degree programs. The university has more than 13,000 students enrolled in five academic colleges - Arts and Sciences, Business, Education and Human Development, Engineering, Fine Arts and Communication. Lamar also offers the College of Graduate Studies and academic programs such as the Center for General Studies.
Students have access to numerous opportunities for scholarships, undergraduate research and study abroad programs. Lamar University students have:
- Performed research for NASA and flown experiments on NASA reduced-gravity flights.
- Presented original research at academic conferences as undergraduates in fields including mathematics, business and sociology.
- Enjoyed a 73 percent acceptance rate to medical and dental schools in recent years, compared to a 39 percent acceptance rate statewide.
- Gone on to lead major companies and make a name for themselves in fields from art and music to nursing and engineering.
Athletics
Students can participate in or cheer on their peers in more than a dozen NCAA Division I sports. Last year, the Cardinals were Southland Conference champions in men's golf, cross country and women's tennis. The volleyball and men's basketball teams were regular season co-champs and the women's basketball team was Southland Conference East Division champion. The LU baseball program has produced several major leaguers. The women's soccer program is entering its second season. The golf team has topped national rankings in recent years.
LU is beginning to rebuild a football program. A coach was hired in 2008. The stadium and athletic complex are being renovated, and the Cardinals plan to return to the gridiron in 2010.
Campus Life
A building boom at Lamar University in the past decade has given students access to state-of-the art facilities for learning, playing, dining and living.
Residents of Cardinal Village, the modern residence halls, have private bedrooms, high-speed Internet and amenities including an outdoor pool, basketball courts and community centers. The new dining hall offers a bistro ambience with international and American cuisine.
Working out in the Sheila Umphrey Recreational Sports Center is like a trip to an exclusive gym where students have an automatic membership. Features include a 43-foot climbing wall, an elevated jogging track, new cardiovascular and weighttraining equipment, and courts for sports such as basketball, racquetball and indoor soccer. Competitive types can participate in intramural sports ranging from basketball and flag football to dodgeball, cricket and pool.
Making friends and building a social network is easy at Lamar with more than 100 clubs and organizations registered on campus. Through campus organizations, students can:
- Join a fraternity or sorority
- Get involved in community service
- Delve into a cause
- Nurture spiritual beliefs
- Start networking in future professions
- Do all of the above.
LU is a short drive from many outdoor adventures: a day at the beach, canoeing or fishing on area rivers and bayous, hiking in the Big Thicket National Preserve. Shopping and entertainment options also are nearby including theaters, museums and live music venues large and small.
History
Lamar University was founded in 1923 as South Park Junior College a few blocks from the current location. The name changed to Lamar College in 1932 to honor Mirabeau B. Lamar, second president of the Republic of Texas and the "Father of Education" in Texas. In 1951, the school became Lamar State College of Technology, a state-supported four-year institution, the first junior college in Texas to make such a transition. The name changed to Lamar University in 1971. The university joined the Texas State University System in 1995.
Visit/Apply
Visit campus to learn more about all Lamar University has to offer. Guided campus tours normally are scheduled at 10 a.m. or 2 p.m. Monday through Friday.
To arrange a campus visit, call (409) 880-8316 or e-mail recruitment@lamar.edu
To apply for admission, financial aid and scholarships, go to http://lamar.edu/admissions
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