Compliance and Regulatory Affairs Professional II (Athletics)

Compliance and Regulatory Affairs Professional II (Athletics)

Company: The University of Arizona

Job Location: Tucson, 85724

Category: Assessment, Accreditation, and Compliance

Type: Full-Time

Posting Number: req25808

Department: Administration and Athletics

Location: Tucson Campus

Address: 1 National Championship Drive, Tucson, AZ 85721 USA

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 University of Arizona's Athletics Department invites you to apply to the role of Compliance and Regulatory Affairs Professional II.

The Compliance and Regulatory Affairs Professional II 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 nights, weekends, and travel as needed.

Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A 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 judgment 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.
• Fosters a collaborative work environment through respectful and effective communication.
• Demonstrated organizational skills, including the ability to plan, establish priorities and successfully manage multiple priority projects.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and support interpersonal relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with individuals at all organizational levels, and project a positive, professional attitude.

This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience required.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degrees 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: 1.0

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

Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)

Number of Vacancies: 1

Contact Information for Candidates

Kristin Arquilla
karquilla@arizona.edu

Open Until Filled: Yes

Documents Needed to Apply: Resume, Cover Letter, and One Additional Document

Special Instructions to Applicant

Please submit Resume, Cover Letter, and the answers to the following questions as the Additional Document. Thank You.

1. Describe your knowledge and understanding of NCAA and Big-12 rules and regulations, as they pertain to recruitment and regulations.
2. Please list below any experience you have had since 2015 with high school or college student-athletes. This includes working or volunteering in any capacity with a high school, AAU, sports club, junior college or 4-year institution student-athlete, athletics team or department.
3. Applicants for this position are subject to the following NCAA Bylaws 11.4.2, 11.4.2.1, 11.4.2.2, 11.4.3, 11.4.3.1, 11.4.3.2, 11.4.4, 11.4.4.1, and 11.4.4.2. You may be asked about these Bylaws in an interview, and you may be asked to sign a future affirmation confirming the same prior to or upon your employment by The University of Arizona, if you are selected for employment. Do you understand that by submitting your application for employment, you are affirming that you have read these Bylaws, and that such Bylaws would not preclude your employment by The University of Arizona?
4. Are you the parent, coach, relative or guardian of a prospective student-athlete (i.e., student in 9-12 grade or 7-12 grade for men's basketball or junior college student) in the sport of men's basketball, women's basketball or football or have any other type of association with any prospective student-athlete in the sports of men's basketball, women's basketball or football? If yes, please explain.
5. Is your potential employment within the athletic department conditioned upon the enrollment of any prospective student-athlete (i.e., student in 9-12 grade, 7-12 grade for men's basketball or junior college) in the sport of men's basketball, women's basketball or football? If Yes, please explain.
6. Do you understand that failure to disclose any information related to your affiliation with a prospective student-athlete (student in 9-12 grade, 7-12 grade for men's basketball or junior college) in the sports of football, men's basketball, or women's basketball might render your application ineligible for consideration?