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Salary Expectation
$65,000-$67,500/yr -
Years of Experience
3+ Years -
Work Type
Full-time
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Position Title
Associate Athletic Director for Compliance
Position Status
Full-Time
Budget Summary
| Base Pay | $65,000 - $67,500 annually |
Position Summary Information
PAF/Position Details
Position Details
Position Title
Associate Athletic Director for Compliance
Position Status
Full-Time
Budget Summary
| Base Pay | $65,000 - $67,500 annually |
Position Summary Information
| Job Description Summary |
The Associate Athletic Director for Compliance will be responsible for the overall administration of the development, implementation, and monitoring of all systems designed to ensure compliance with the NCAA, GLVC and University rules. This individual must possess high ethical standards, integrity and a willingness to exhibit a strict adherence to NCAA, Conference, University and departmental rules and regulations.
In this role, you will report directly to the Assistant Vice President for Athletics, with direct access to the Provost, the President, and the Board of Trustees Audit Committee Chair, as necessary.
Responsible to model the University Mission through dedicated job performance, service excellence to constituencies, respectful collaboration and active support of the University’s Mission and Catholic and Lasallian higher education.
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| Responsibilities |
Responsible to model the University Mission through dedicated job performance, service excellence to constituencies, respectful collaboration and active support of the University’s Mission and Catholic and Lasallian higher education.
- Abides by NCAA Bylaws 10.1 and 11.1 regarding ethical conduct and the responsibility to positively contribute to a campus culture of NCAA rules compliance.
- Directs all aspects of the university’s compliance program to ensure compliance with NCAA, GLVC, and university rules and regulations in the areas of staff certification, recruiting, financial aid, amateurism, awards and benefits, and CARA.
- Assist in the coordination of NCAA, EADA, and GLVC reporting.
- Ensure gender equity with athletic programs and activities in coordination with the University Gender Equity Committee.
- Serve as the sports supervisor for sports to be determined. Train, supervise, evaluate, and administer daily matters for those respective sports programs.
- Assist the Office of Institutional Research in the coordination and submission of the federal graduation report and the NCAA Graduation Success Rate (GSR).
- Collects, organizes, and submits Academic Performance Program (specifically APR), NCAA Demographics report, and graduation rate information to the NCAA. Provides updates and reports to coaches and administration. Assists in the coordination of athletic academic certification.
- Assist with the administration of scholarships, academic practice program, transfer notifications, and tracers, initial eligibility of freshmen and transfers, and continuing eligibility of all student-athletes.
- Develop and conduct training and education programs for university staff and student-athletes regarding compliance with NCAA, GLVC, and university rules and regulations.
- Interprets NCAA rules and pursues waivers and appeals. Investigates and submits violations to the conference office and/or NCAA.
- Responsible for maintaining updated Lewis University Compliance Manual, Athletics Department website, compliance forms, and Teamworks and Compliance Assistant (CAI) software programs. Generates, monitors, and approves all compliance forms.
- Actively participate in the Quarterly Athletic Oversight Council convened by the President. Prepare quarterly report on compliance to the Lewis University Board of Trustees and Audit Committee
- Serves as the liaison to the Registrar, Faculty Athletic Representative, Admissions, Financial Aid, and Student Affairs offices.
- Serve on GLVC, NCAA and university committees as directed by the Assistant Vice President for Athletics, including but not limited to the University Title XI committee, GLVC management council, and conference committees.
- Serve on the campus NCAA Compliance Advisory Committee.
- Monitors all financial aid awarded to student-athletes with assistance from the financial aid office. Oversees the National Letter of Intent Program to include the development of all scholarship agreements and tracking NCAA individual and team grant-in-aid limits.
- Monitors official recruiting visits, camps/clinics, and NCAA complimentary admissions.
- Collects and monitors all NCAA and Lewis University required paperwork during annual sport-specific pre-season team meetings. Represents Lewis athletics at seminars, conferences, and other professional development opportunities.
- Remains current with all changes in NCAA, as well as changes to University and GLVC rules and regulations, as applicable, regarding intercollegiate athletics. This includes the requirement for self-reporting any possible rule violations.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
As an individual employed in an administrative capacity in the athletics department, you are subject to the regulations of the NCAA. If at any time it is determined that you are in violation of such regulations, then by the provision of the NCAA enforcement procedures, you may be subject to corrective disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.
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| Minimum Qualifications |
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Three years of experience in intercollegiate athletics administration.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access), Outlook, and ability to learn new software quickly.
- Ability to communicate in a service-oriented and collaborative spirit.
- Knowledge and understanding of NCAA rules and regulations.
- Excellent leadership skills.
- Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
- Willingness to travel nights and weekends.
- Proven ability to work effectively in a diverse community.
- Ability to handle and maintain confidential information.
- Experience and ability to positively interact with a diverse campus community.
- Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodations.
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| Preferred Qualifications |
Master’s degree or Juris Doctorate preferred. Experience with athletics compliance software (e.g. ARMS, Teamworks, and Compliance Assistant)
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| Essential Duties | |
| Work hours |
full time
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Posting Detail Information
| Posting Number | S01597 | | Posting Date | 07/01/2025 | | Closing Date | | | Open Until Filled | Yes | | Special Instructions Summary | |
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Applicant Documents
Required Documents 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter 3. Transcripts
Optional Documents
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