"Athletic Compliance Specialist"

Athletic Compliance Specialist

Benefits of Working at UNCW:

Want to become a soaring UNCW Seahawk and work at one of the best universities on the East Coast? Want to put your toes in the sand after a day of work? The University of North Carolina Wilmington offers a wonderfully vibrant university community along with a beautiful location just miles from the beach. Employees of UNCW are provided a comprehensive benefits package as well as other programs, resources, policies, and practices that help to support a work/life balance. Our programs have been designed to provide a variety of choices to best fit your needs and the needs of your family. Full time employees are eligible for dental, vision and health insurance plans. Health insurance benefit plans eligibility begins on the first of the month following date of hire. Retirement plan contributions begin on the eligibility date following election and include employer contributions for either a defined contribution or a defined benefit plan. Optional disability plans are also available. Full time employees are also eligible for the tuition waiver program which covers the cost of tuition and fees for up to three (3) undergraduate or graduate courses per academic year at UNCW or any other university within the UNC System. In addition, UNCW covers the cost of tuition and fees for one UNCW course each summer session. As a full time employee, UNCW also offers a free membership to the Campus Recreation Center, free vaccine and booster shots offered on campus, meditation and yoga sessions, voluntary supplemental insurance coverages, pretax flexible spending accounts, 12 paid holidays, 24 hours of paid community service leave time, paid vacation and sick leave accrual and family medical leave after 12 months of continuous service. We also offer an abundance of training and development programs through our Dare to Learn Academy, and the employee assistance program, many of which are offered free of charge.

Recruitment Range:

$43,941- $48,823

Vacancy Number: S02762
Competency Level: Journey
Location of Workplace: Main UNCW Campus
Home Department: Athletics - 25900

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit:

The UNCW Department of Athletics sponsors 19 varsity sports and competes in the NCAA Division I as a member of the Coastal Athletic Association. UNCW Athletics mission is to enrich the University through a commitment to developing leadership qualities among its student-athletes by providing opportunities which support and promote academic excellence, community engagement and competitive success.

Brief Summary of Work for this Position:

The Compliance Specialist reports to the Associate Athletic Director for Compliance and assists in ensuring that all Athletics day-to-day operations are in compliance with NCAA rules and regulations. Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Daily interaction with student-athletes, coaches, and staff to monitor CARA activities and reporting.
• Conduct DI initial eligibility evaluations and monitor DI amateurism certification.
• Monitor on-campus visits and issue student host allowance.
• Provide DI and conference rule interpretations and create educational materials for coaches meetings.
• Assist with data collection, data entry, and NCAA reporting, including self-reports.
• Collaborate with campus partners to ensure compliance with institutional and NCAA policies (admissions, housing, financial aid, international programs, etc.).
• Monitor work of interns, student workers, and volunteers as needed.
• Adhere to NCAA, CAA, institutional, state, and federal regulations.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

• A master's degree in sports management, higher education administration, or a related field.
• Two or more years of experience in DI compliance or DI academic advising.
• Experience using NCAA Apps and Teamworks compliance software.
• Familiarity with university academic policies and Banner.
• Experience conducting internal audits or self-assessments related to NCAA compliance.

FTE: 1.0 FTE (40 hours per week)
Months Per Year: 12 Months
Work Days: Monday - Friday with occasional weekends
Work Hours: 8am - 5pm with occasional evenings
Type of Position: Permanent
Position Number: 7661
Job Posting Date: 01/27/2026
Posting Close Date: 2/28/2026
Number of Openings: Single Incumbent

Special Notes to Applicants:

PLEASE NOTE: This posting will close at 11:59PM (Eastern time) on the posted closing date. To receive full consideration, please be sure you have fully completed the entire application, including the Work History' section before you apply for this position. Applications must be submitted through the online application system to be considered.

This position is being recruited at the Journey level. If no applicants apply who meet the required competency and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.