Assistant Director of Athletic for Compliance

Saint Peter’s University is one of 27 Jesuit colleges and universities in the United States. Established in 1872, the University blends a unique learning experience shaped by rigorous academics, internships that provide realworld experience, community service, and a genuine, caring community that supports alumni long after graduation. Saint Peter’s offers more than 50 undergraduate majors as well as master’s level and doctorate programs.

The Assistant Director of Athletics for Compliance reports to the Director of Athletics and serves as a member of the Department’s Senior Management Team. This position oversees the Compliance operations for a 16-sport Division 1 athletics program competing in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference. This Compliance Director is responsible for the development, implementation, monitoring and reporting of all policies and procedures relative to a comprehensive NCAA Division 1 rules compliance program. This includes, but is not limited to initial and continuing eligibility, monitoring official and unofficial visits, playing and practice seasons, recruiting, financial aid, interpreting conference and NCAA rules, student-athlete employment, amateurism, awards and extra benefits and all required reporting documents and other duties as assigned. Duties and Responsibilities:

- Monitor and document the proper application of NCAA, MAAC, and SPU regulations.

- Enforcement of NCAA, MAAC, and SPU policies and procedures

- Initial eligibility – works with NCAA eligibility center to evaluate every student’s high school transcript history and ensure all SPU athletes meet NCAA rules;

- Transfer and continuing eligibility – works with Registrar’s office to evaluate every student’s collegiate history and ensure all SPU athletes meet NCAA rules

- Athletic Status – works with NCAA eligibility center to evaluate every student’s amateur history and ensure all SPU athletes meet NCAA rules;

- Recruiting – examines all coach recruiting activities for compliance with NCAA rules;

- Maintains Student-Athlete handbook and planner detailing all student-athlete policies for the department;maintains

- Maintains all required NCAA documentation including eligibility reports, financial aid squad lists, scholarships, Letters of Intent, recruiting documentation, and practice documentation.

- Financial Aid and Assistance Audit all student-athlete financial aid, including all non-athletics aid, to determine NCAA permissibility;

- NCAA Waivers and Reporting: Draft Initial and continuing eligibility waivers - Draft hardship and five-year clock waivers

- Conducts rules education programs for coaches, student-athletes, institutional administrators and staff, boosters and local community members.

- Coordinates monthly athletic department compliance staff meetings.

- Establish and enforce clear expectations and protocols for timely, appropriate response to student-athlete concerns

- Serves as the athletic liaison to the Admissions, Registrars, Financial Aid and Residence Life offices.

- Maintains the Athletic Department’s policies and procedures documents.

- Responsible for enforcing the protocols contained within these handbooks.

- Serves on campus-wide committees representing the Athletics Department.

- Serves as sport administrator, as assigned by the Athletic Director.

- Attends contests and serves as game administrator, as assigned by the Athletic Director.

- Attend all required MAAC and NCAA meetings as necessary.

• The Assistant Director of Athletics for Compliance is responsible for supporting the philosophy, goals and mission of the University and the Department of Athletics as well as adherence to Departmental, University, MAAC, ECAC and NCAA policies and procedures
• Commitment and sensitivity to the needs and dynamics of a culturally diverse student body that includes a large percentage of first-generation and low-income students.
• Creative, innovative and self-motivated individual with the ability to work creatively in an atmosphere of limited resources.
• Commitment and sensitivity to the Jesuit and Catholic ideals that form the mission of Saint Peter’s University; and willingness to integrate these ideals into all aspects of the Athletics Department.
• Reports directly to the Athletic Director Education:
• Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree preferred.
• Extensive experience with knowledge of and commitment to Division 1 NCAA rules compliance require
• Familiarity with policy issues concerning the administration of intercollegiate athletics and higher
  education preferred.
• Ability to design, implement and manage administrative systems to ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
• Ability to direct and perform detailed work with accuracy under time pressures.
• Experience with computer applications (Microsoft Office, CAi, Team Works, etc.).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills combined with the ability to interact with diverse groups.
  Experience:
• 3-5 years “hands-on” experience with NCAA Division 1 rules compliance.
  Working Conditions:
• Work nights and weekends in support of scheduled events as required