Director for Compliance

Position Number: 980006
Full Time or Part Time: Full Time
Anticipated Recruitment Range: $65,000 - $75,000
Position Type: Non-Faculty
Job Category: Non-Faculty Professional

Organizational Unit Overview:

The Athletics Department mission is to represent East Carolina University with distinction and create a challenging and supportive environment for student-athletes to excel in the classroom, in competition, and in life. We are committed to the highest standards of character, honesty, effort, and sportsmanship; respecting all people, their personal identities, differences and beliefs; and to provide a safe and equitable environment for student-athletes academic, athletic and personal development. The highly visible athletics program is committed to NCAA compliance, comprehensive excellence and to be trustworthy stewards of the aspirations of our student-athletes, the resources we manage, the reputation of our University, and our mission of service.

Job Duties:

Rules Education and Resource

Provides research and interpretation responses for all NCAA bylaws and College Sports Commission (CSC) regulations for coaches, student-athletes, department staff, donors, and outside constituents;
Prepare and present NCAA, CSC, AC, and ECU rules education to coaches, staff, student-athletes, and other groups when necessary;
Formulate and update policies and procedures when necessary;
Serve as a liaison to the NCAA, AC, NIL GO and university departments, including submission of required reports, interpretations and waivers, under the direction of the Senior Associate Athletics Director for Compliance;
Work closely with Life Skills to implement educational initiatives related to Name, Image, and Likeness monitoring and education.

Prospect and Student-Athlete - Department Functions

Manage eligibility certification and monitoring (initial and continuing);
Oversight of transfer eligibility processes while working directly with the Universitys Certifying Officer and Student-Athlete Academic Services to certify transfers;
Oversight of transfer processes for all outgoing student-athletes;
Oversight of ECU admissions and monitoring for all freshmen and transfer prospects;
Oversight of international prospect monitoring processes and communicates I-20/VISA tasks to prospects and coaches;
Oversight of amateurism certification;
Oversight of student-athlete participation reports;
Oversight of Medical Hardship Waivers (including Mental Health Waivers) and Medical Roster Exemptions for all sports;
Assist with monitoring various student-athlete compliance forms and processes;
Assist with monitoring NIL Disclosure Forms and contracts in NIL Go; and
Manage student-athlete records and roster maintenance in the applicable databases.

Communication

Build quality relationships and work collaboratively and professionally with all 18 sport programs and other athletic department staff including, but not limited to: Pirate Club, Marketing, Operations, Academics, Life Skills, Business Office, Media Relations, Leadership Team, etc.;
Serve as a liaison to the FAR, undergraduate and graduate admissions office, global affairs, registrars office, and the NCAA Eligibility Center;
Serve as the Transfer Portal Contact for ECU Athletics and NCAA Eligibility Center Contact; and
Serve as a liaison to the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC).

Other Department Functions

Review and coordinate investigation of known and/or alleged rules violations;
Research and prepare NCAA and Conference waivers;
Coordinate agent registration;
Assist with recruiting monitoring efforts;
Assist with the Compliance Offices internship program;
Oversight of the Student Manager Review & Approval Process; and
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Education/Experience:

A bachelors degree with at least four years of experience with NCAA compliance responsibilities; or an advanced degree and at least two years of experience with NCAA compliance responsibilities; Demonstrated interpersonal and verbal communication skills; Demonstrated proficiency in written communication skills; and Technology proficiency including Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Teams, and database systems.

Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education:

Masters degree or higher preferred; Experience interpreting, researching, and applying NCAA and conference rules and regulations; Demonstrated experience using NCAA Apps (e.g., LSDBi, Compliance Assistant, RSRO, Transfer Portal), Teamworks, C+R, (or similar program). Demonstrated ability to gather and analyze data, compile information, and prepare reports and projections; In-depth knowledge of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) eligibility processes and legislation; Demonstrated ability to mediate conflicts and provide dispute resolution in a fair and objective manner; Demonstrated experience to manage and oversee confidential information; Demonstrated planning, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.