"Assistant or Associate Director of Compliance"

Job Details

Job Title

Assistant or Associate Director of Compliance

Department

Athletics Compliance

Worker Type

Regular

Pay Type

Salary

Position Salary Minimum

Assistant = $40,000

Associate = $45,000

Position Salary Maximum

Assistant = $45,000

Associate = $50,000

*Salary will be commensurate with the level of the position, education, and experience.*

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Benefit Eligible

Yes

Screening Date

2026-02-23

Job Description Summary

Under the supervision of the Assistant Athletics Director for Compliance, this position plays a role in the administration of NCAA, Mid-American Conference (MAC), National Collegiate Hockey Conference (NCHC), and institutional rules and regulations. The position supports institutional control for 19 varsity sports and more than 550 student-athletes, with primary responsibility in designated monitoring areas.

Job Description

Assistant Director of Compliance

• Essential DutiesAssist with monitoring NCAA, conference, and institutional rules related to recruiting, eligibility, financial aid, awards and benefits, and playing and practice seasons.
• Supports institutional control for 19 varsity sports and more than 550 student-athletes, with primary responsibility in designated monitoring areas.
• Assist with initial and continuing eligibility certification processes.
• Assist in the administration of athletically related financial aid processes and documentation.
• Assist with oversight of student-athlete housing compliance.
• Monitor recruiting activity, including official and unofficial visit documentation and recruiting logs.
• Assist with NIL monitoring and documentation efforts.
• Utilize and maintain compliance systems, including Compliance + Recruiting, Teamworks, and NCAA applications (e.g., LSDBi).
• Assist in researching and preparing NCAA waivers, interpretations, and violations.
• Develop and distribute rules education materials.
• Monitor new NCAA and conference legislation.
• Perform additional duties and projects as assigned by the Assistant AD for Compliance.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree; One year of experience in an NCAA Division I athletics compliance office (full-time, graduate assistant, or internship); Experience with NCAA compliance systems and applications.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree or Juris Doctor; Experience with eligibility certification and recruiting monitoring; Experience using Compliance + Recruiting and Teamworks.

• Required Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesWorking knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.
• Strong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Associate Director of Compliance

• Essential DutiesPlays a key role in the administration and oversight of NCAA, Mid-American Conference (MAC), National Collegiate Hockey Conference (NCHC), and institutional rules and regulations.
• Responsible for managing designated monitoring areas, providing rules interpretations and guidance to coaches and staff, and supporting institutional control for 19 varsity sports and more than 550 student-athletes.
• Lead assigned monitoring areas related to recruiting, eligibility, financial aid, awards and benefits, and playing and practice seasons.
• Provide NCAA rules interpretations and guidance to coaches and athletics staff.
• Oversee initial and continuing eligibility certification processes.
• Assist with the administration of athletically related financial aid, including scholarship allocation, agreements, renewals, and reporting.
• Oversee student-athlete housing compliance.
• Oversee recruiting monitoring processes, including official visit documentation and communication logs.
• Assist with NIL monitoring, education, and policy implementation.
• Research, draft, and submit NCAA and conference waivers, interpretations, and violations.
• Develop and deliver comprehensive rules education programming.
• Monitor new NCAA and conference legislation and assist with implementation.
• Conduct compliance reviews and assist with risk assessment efforts.
• Assist with the supervision and training of interns, as applicable.
• Perform additional duties and projects as assigned by the Assistant AD for Compliance.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree; 2 years of experience in an NCAA Division I athletics compliance office (full-time, graduate assistant, or internship); Demonstrated experience managing compliance monitoring areas.

Experience providing NCAA rules interpretations.

Experience using Compliance + Recruiting, Teamworks, and NCAA applications.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree or Juris Doctor;

Experience with NCAA waivers and self-reports.

Experience with eligibility certification and financial aid administration.

Experience with NIL monitoring and education initiatives.

• Required Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesStrong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities with limited supervision.

Required Application Documents

resume & cover letter

Special Instructions (if applicable)

None