Associate Athletics Director for Compliance

at  California State University

Job no: 539822
Work type: Management (MPP)
Location: San José
Categories: MPP, Athletics, At-Will, Full Time

JOB SUMMARY

The Associate Athletics Director for Compliance is responsible for ensuring the Athletics Department staff, coaches, student-athletes, and supporters are aware of and abide by the rules and regulations set forth by the University, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), and other associated Conferences. This position also directly supervises the Compliance Office Staff and selected head coaches. In addition, this position is the liaison with the Managing Director, SARC, Student Conduct and Ethical Development, Bursar’s Office, Student Enrollment Services, and the Faculty Athletics Representative.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Extensive and in-depth knowledge of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and NCAA Eligibility Center policies and processes; Specific knowledge to ensure incoming student-athletes, transfer student-athletes and auxiliary rosters are eligible to participate in intercollegiate athletics by meeting NCAA and Conference eligibility requirements
• Ability to conduct meetings, establish record keeping protocol and organize record keeping protocol
• Effective management skills required to supervise selected men’s and women’s sport coaches and their respective coaching staffs, including assistance with required game management responsibilities for home events
• Ability to work effectively with donors and Booster Clubs to educate and direct involvement in fundraising activities
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and appropriately handle sensitive communications with students, employees and external agencies
• Demonstrated ability to mediate conflicts and provide dispute resolution in a fair and objective manner
• Demonstrated ability to interpret technical procedures or regulations as well as CSU and university policies and procedures
• Demonstrated ability to establish positive working relationships with students, faculty, administrators, and staff
• Ability to communicate effectively NCAA rules and regulations governing recruiting, amateurism, awards and benefits, playing and practice seasons, and sports camps and clinics

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s Degree
• Five years of progressive experience in the oversight of NCAA athletic compliance and supervision/management within division I college athletics

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Juris Doctor/Master of Legal Studies
• Five to seven years of progressive experience in the oversight of NCAA Athletic Compliance and supervision/management within college athletics
• Collegiate student services background and in-depth knowledge

• Provide vision and leadership in the development and administration of an effective program to ensure institutional control.
• Lead and manage the Compliance team in decision-making and problem-solving situations.
• Lead and mentor selected head coaches and their respective staff members in the direction and effective management of their programs (including fiscal, competitive, and development opportunities).
• Oversight, tracking and distribution of initial and continuing athletics and academic eligibility status of all student-athletes.
• Implementation and oversight of all compliance policy and monitoring efforts including amateurism, personnel, recruiting, eligibility, financial aid, playing and practice seasons, and awards and benefits.
• Leads and coordinates investigations of known and/or alleged rules violations.
• Submission of institutional feedback for all conference and NCAA legislative proposals.
• Ensure all NCAA, conference and institutional reports, waivers and violations are submitted in a timely manner.
• Oversight and management of compliance software.
• Liaison with the Student Enrollment Services and Bursar’s Office for all financial aid-related issues for student-athletes.
• Liaison with the Student Conduct and Ethical Development department for all student-athlete code of conduct issues.
• Liaison with the Managing Director, SARC to collaborate on Athletic Academic issues and success.