SUMMARY
JOB DESCRIPTION
This is a professional position responsible for directing a
service-oriented and comprehensive compliance program to ensure
that all athletics programs and institutional support areas and
activities comply with NCAA, conference, and university
regulations. Responsible for interpretation and implementation of
NCAA rules and regulations, monitoring, reporting, and general
support of the compliance efforts of all student-athletes, coaches,
staff, and external constituents. Works under general supervision,
with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent
judgment. Reports to the Director of Athletics.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in sports management, athletics administration,
physical education, recreation, education, or a related field is
required. Master’s degree in a related field is preferred.
Two years of related experience is required. Experience with NCAA
intercollegiate athletics is required. Experience with NCAA
Division I intercollegiate athletics is preferred.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Works cooperatively with departmental staff, coaches,
student-athletes, and other constituents to provide oversight of
day-to-day compliance responsibilities.
Oversees processes, procedures, and systems necessary for
department to comply with NCAA, conference, and institutional rules
and regulations for varsity sports programs.
Manages system for tracking and distribution of
student-athlete, post-eligibility, and auxiliary student athletics
aid awards during academic year.
Monitors student-athlete awards and benefits.
Prepares and executes paperwork as needed in regards to
student-athletes’ amateur status.
Ensures adherence to permissible activities under NCAA
regulations among athletic staff.
Monitors institutional recruiting systems, including but not
limited to phone logs and contact evaluation forms.
Serves as primary liaison for institutional name/image/likeness
program to ensure adherence to NCAA regulations and state
laws.
Develops and implements athletics compliance policies and
procedures.
Researches NCAA rules and provides coaches and staff with
interpretations.
Works with conference office and NCAA to obtain official rules
interpretations as needed.
Prepares various reports for departmental senior administration
review.
Works to uphold integrity of NCAA, conference and department’s
vision and core values.
NON-ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- May provide supervision to interns and/or student workers.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
The
individual must possess the following knowledge, skills, and
abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual
can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without
reasonable accommodation.
- Knowledge of, or the ability to learn, university policies and
procedures.
- Knowledge of policies, procedures, and guidelines established
by the conference and the NCAA.
- Knowledge of developmental academic advising, retention
management, and/or instructional strategies effective for
college-age students.
- Skill in using computer applications including spreadsheet,
database, and word processing software.
- Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written
form.
- Ability to set priorities and complete assignments on
time.
- Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships.
- Ability to work effectively and patiently with students.
- Ability to identify problems, evaluate alternatives, and
implement solutions.
- Ability to acquire and maintain knowledge of university
curriculum and degree requirements and to interpret them in the
context of individual student needs.
- Ability to work with and maintain confidential
information.
- Ability to learn office and university-specific software.
- Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends as
necessary.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Safety Statement
Stephen F. Austin State University recognizes the potential for
accidents in performing job-related tasks. SFA promotes a safe
working environment. Employees will be responsible for completing
assigned tasks safely and efficiently. Employee evaluations will
include safe job performance.
This is a security-sensitive position subject to criminal record
check.
This is an IT-sensitive position subject to Computer and Network
Security policy.