Assistant or Associate Athletic Director for Compliance

The Assistant or Associate Athletic Director for Compliance is responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring policies and procedures to ensure compliance with university, NCAA, and conference rules and regulations. This position provides rules education and interpretive guidance to coaches, administrators, student-athletes, and university representatives in areas including recruiting, financial aid, amateurism, and eligibility. The position also oversees compliance reporting, eligibility certification, and the management of compliance staff.

Work Performed

Compliance Administration • Develop, implement, and monitor policies and procedures to ensure compliance with NCAA, conference, and institutional rules and regulations. • Provide ongoing NCAA rules education for athletics staff, student-athletes, boosters, and other university personnel. • Serve as the primary liaison between the institution and the NCAA and conference offices. • Request formal NCAA and/or conference rules interpretations as needed in response to questions from coaches and staff. • Monitor and communicate NCAA legislative changes to appropriate campus partners including the Financial Aid Office, Registrar, and other compliance stakeholders. • Investigate and report potential NCAA violations in accordance with Big South Conference and NCAA policies. • Prepare institutional responses and documentation related to NCAA violations. Eligibility and Student-Athlete Oversight • Oversee the certification process for initial, continuing, and transfer student-athlete eligibility in accordance with NCAA regulations. • Ensure proper monitoring of recruiting, financial aid, amateurism, and eligibility requirements. Reporting and Documentation Oversee the completion and submission of required institutional and NCAA reports, including: • NCAA Financial Reports • Academic Reports • Sport Sponsorship Report • Title IX Attestation • NCAA Compliance Attestation • Federal Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act (EADA) Report • NCAA Probation Reports (if applicable) • Academic Progress Rate (APR) Improvement Plans Policy and Department Coordination • Maintain and update institutional compliance documentation including: o Institutional Compliance Manual o Student-Athlete Handbooks o Athletics Department Hurricane Policy • Serve as the athletics department liaison to the following campus offices: o Housing o Financial Aid o International Programs o Admissions Supervision • Supervise and manage compliance staff. Other Duties • Perform other duties as assigned in support of the Athletics Department and university.