JOB SUMMARY:

This position is a staff member of the Compliance office and helps the entire department in the areas of NCAA, SWAC and University rules interpretations, current and prospective student-athlete eligibility. Responsible for contributing to the areas of Name, Image and Likeness (NIL), National Letter of Intent (NLI), monitoring of student athlete social media, student athlete housing assignments and issues, and monitoring student athlete financial aid to help ensure adequate institutional control and informs athletic department leaders to take appropriate corrective measures to mitigate risk to the department and University’s eligibility status.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• A minimum of two (2) years compliance-related experience working in an athletic compliance office, or, any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities have been achieved is required.
• Knowledge and / or willingness to learn and gain experience with NCAA Compliance Assistant internet (CAi), NCAA Academic Performance Program (APP), NCAA Legislative Services Database for the internet (LDSBi), recruiting/compliance software (preferably Jump Forward), and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook) is required.
• Outstanding writing, reasoning and critical thinking skills is required.
• Ability to manage and direct multiple collaborative projects and systems in a fast-paced environment.
• The ability to work independently and make continuous improvement upon current monitoring systems and job duties is required.
• An interest, ability, and understanding of how to work collaboratively with Division I student-athletes and coaches is required.

PREFERRED SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:

Master’s degree. Three or more years of working in an NCAA intercollegiate environment. Knowledge of Division I athletic programs. Possess effective communication skills, both orally and in writing, to various constituents. Possess high level of computer skills, including, but limited to: Microsoft Word, Excel, Google Suite and PowerPoint and Jenzabar. Possess commitment to high ethical standards. Possess strong organizational, interpersonal, and leadership skills with the ability to take initiative, complete time-sensitive matters, and multi-task under minimal supervision.
The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin, sex, retaliation, marital status, religion or disability, or any other applicable local, state or federal regulation. Inquiries regarding provisions for persons with disabilities, equal employment opportunity and Title IX matters should be directed to the Office of Human Resources at 386-481-2049.
The university reserves the right to modify job descriptions at any time in its’ attempts to improve the operations of the university

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plans, administers and coordinates Compliance and eligibility efforts including but not limited to NCAA, SWAC and University rules interpretations, current and prospective student-athlete eligibility, investigating potential rules violations, NIL and NLI actions, social media activities, and financial aid.
• Effectively communicates first-year and transfer housing requirements to coaches and staff.
• Monitors, investigates, and analyzes student-athlete social media activity using high-level analytical and human relation skills.
• Provides comprehensive advisement and mentoring to assist student-athletes to identify and address financial aid and housing needs.
• Utilizes technology to maintain detailed and current student records.
• Assists the Compliance office through directing and providing leadership to achieve the goals of the organization.
• Prepares regular training and educational programming for student-athletes, staff, and coaches.
• Assists with the investigations of known and/or alleged rules violations.
• Keeps the Director of Athletics informed of all alleged and known violations.

OTHER DUTIES

Represent the compliance and athletics department on various institutional and conference committees and meetings. and other duties as assigned.