"Compliance and Regulatory Affairs Professional II (Athletics)"

Position Highlights

The Athletics Department is dedicated to excellence in collegiate sports, building a modern model of intercollegiate athletics fostering integrity, innovation, and student-athlete success.

The Compliance and Regulatory Affairs Professional will contribute to maintaining strong institutional controls for the University of Arizona and supporting our mission of holistic student-athlete development.

This position requires the ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends, and travel as needed. Ability to drive according to the University Fleet Safety Policy.

Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Duties & Responsibilities

• Maintain strong institutional control by independently applying and interpreting NCAA, Big 12 Conference, and University rules related to initial and continuing eligibility and financial aid.
• Coordinate and oversee initial and continuing eligibility and financial aid certification processes for all sport programs, exercising professional judgement in complex or non-routine cases.
• Develop, update, and maintain comprehensive monitoring systems and databases to ensure accuracy, transparency, and institutional accountability.
• Design, implement, and refine ARMS workflows to integrate multiple athletics department units, streamlining compliance processes and strengthening institutional oversight.
• Maintain advanced working knowledge of NCAA, Big 12, and University bylaws, interpretations, waivers, and case precedent.
• Identify, analyze, and evaluate compliance risks related to eligibility and financial aid, recommending mitigation strategies aligned with institutional and regulatory standards.
• Lead the development, submission, and documentation of NCAA waivers and interpretations involving initial and continuing eligibility or financial aid.
• Analyze compliance data to identify trends, emerging risks, and areas for process improvement.
• Prepare comprehensive incident reports and support the implementation of corrective actions in coordination with senior compliance leadership.
• Provide expert interpretations and guidance to coaches, administrators, and staff regarding eligibility and financial aid regulations, requiring significant explanation and regulatory analysis.
• Serve as a departmental resource for eligibility and financial aid compliance matters, advising units on regulatory requirements and best practices.
• Develop and deliver department-wide rules education initiatives, including presentations and training materials for coaches, staff, and student-athletes across multiple platforms.
• Collaborate with campus partners and athletics stakeholders to ensure consistent understanding and application of compliance standards.
• Administer and coordinate assigned compliance programs and projects with limited supervision, ensuring alignment with department and institutional objectives.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of compliance policies and procedures that support evolving NCAA, conference, and institutional requirements.
• Utilize university systems and departmental tools with proficiency to support monitoring, reporting, and compliance operations.
• Provide input into department initiatives, workflow improvements, and strategic compliance planning.
• Budget accountability.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability and desire to perform accurate detail-oriented tasks and work with basic office software and database programs.
• Ability to multi-task with frequent interruptions.
• Dedication and motivation to initiate, lead, and support value-added projects.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Self-motivated, results-oriented, and has a positive demeanor.
• Demonstrated organizational skills, including the ability to plan, establish priorities and successfully manage multiple priority projects.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain positive interpersonal relations.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with individuals at all organizational levels, and project a positive, professional attitude.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through experience required.
• Three years of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree, such as a Master's or Juris Doctor.
• Three years of experience working in an NCAA compliance environment.
• Experience with NCAA Compliance Assistance Software.
• Experience using ARMS software.
• Previous responsibilities associated with Bylaw 14 or 15.

FLSA: Exempt

Full Time/Part Time: Full Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week: 40 + nights and weekends

Job FTE: 1

Work Calendar: Fiscal

Job Category: Legal Compliance

Benefits Eligible: Yes - Full Benefits

Rate of Pay: Depends on Experience

Compensation Type: salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)

Grade: 9

Career Stream and Level: PC2

Job Family: Compl & Regulatory Affairs

Job Function: Legal & Compliance