---
title: Athletic Compliance/Student Support Specialist
summary: Manage student-athlete academic progress, ensure NCAA compliance, provide
  advising and coordinate development programs. Requires compliance experience and
  strong communication skills.
published_at: '2025-12-17T10:22:22Z'
updated_at: '2025-12-17T11:02:24Z'
canonical_url: https://intercollegiate.co/job_posts/athletic-compliance-student-support-specialist-233550
tags:
- Compliance
- Student Services
---

# Athletic Compliance/Student Support Specialist

## Overview

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| **School** | Mississippi Valley State University |
| **Location** | Itta Bena, MS |
| **Division** | DI |
| **Conference** | SWAC |
| **Salary** | Not Provided |
| **Work Type** | Part-time |
| **Posted** | December 17, 2025 |
| **Apply** | https://mvsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/1916 |

**Departments:** Compliance, Student Services

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## Job Description

 
 
## Posting Details
 
 
 
 Position Information 

 
 
### Position Title
 
Athletic Compliance/Student Support Specialist
 
### Job Description
 
 
The athletic compliance/student support specialist manages a student-athlete’s academic progress, ensures they meet NCAA and conference eligibility rules, and helps with personal and professional development. This role involves advising student-athletes on academics, monitoring their progress and eligibility, coordinating support services and helping to create and implement athletic compliance policies. The specialist also handles administrative duties such as record-keeping and coordinating with other university departments.   
**Key responsibilities  
Compliance:** ·         Ensure student-athletes and the athletics program comply with all NCAA, conference, and institutional rules and regulations.
 
·         Monitor financial aid and amateurism rules.
 
·         Assist with the processing of waivers, reports, and other compliance paperwork.
 
·         Provide education and training on compliance rules to coaches, staff, and student-athletes. 
 
·         Track and report on student-athlete academic progress and eligibility.
 
·         Provide academic advising, focusing on time management, study skills, and course selection.
 
·         Coordinate and oversee tutoring, study halls, and academic workshops.
 
·         Communicate with faculty about student progress and collaborate with academic advisors.
 
·         Manage compliance software and online resources.
 
·         Assist with roster and eligibility information.
 
·         Collaborate with various departments, such as financial aid and admissions, to ensure compliance  
**Student-athlete development:**  
·         Help plan and execute programs focused on personal development, career readiness, and leadership skills.
 
·         Assist with organizing community service opportunities.
 
·         Support professional development activities, such as resume building and networking.
 
·         Maintain accurate records of student-athlete performance and participation in support programs.  
  
 
 
 
### Required Qualifications
 

Education: A bachelor’s degree is required; a master’s degree in related field is preferred.  
Experience: Compliance, academic and student support services  
Ability to work flexible hours, possible weekends and travel with sport teams 

 
### Preferred Qualifications
 
 
·         Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
 
·         Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
 
·         Proficiency with compliance software (e.g., ARMS) and other computer systems.
 
 
### Physical Demands
 

 
 
 
 Posting Detail Information 

 
 

  | Posting Number | SF855P |
 | Open Date | 12/16/2025 |
 | Close Date | |
 | Open Until Filled | Yes |
 | Special Instructions to Applicants | |
  
 
 
 
 
## Supplemental Questions
 
 

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (\*).

 

 
 
## Documents Needed To Apply
 
 **Required Documents** 
1. Resume
2. Cover Letter
3. Transcripts

 **Optional Documents** 

 
 


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## Mississippi Valley State University Compliance 2025-2026

| Person | Role |
|--------|------|
| Darlene Moore | Senior Associate Athletic Director for Compliance / Academics & Student-Athlete Services / SWA |

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## Mississippi Valley State University Compliance 2024-2025

| Person | Role |
|--------|------|
| Jarrad Ratliff | Senior Associate Athletic Director for Compliance |

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## Mississippi Valley State University Compliance 2023-2024

| Person | Role |
|--------|------|
| Jarrad Ratliff | Senior Associate Athletic Director for Compliance |

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## Mississippi Valley State University Student Services 2025-2026

| Person | Role |
|--------|------|
| Darlene Moore | Senior Associate Athletic Director for Compliance / Academics & Student-Athlete Services / SWA |
| Deshannon Smith | Director of Athletic Academics & Senior Woman Administrator |

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## Mississippi Valley State University Student Services 2024-2025

| Person | Role |
|--------|------|
| Deshannon Smith | Director of Athletic Academics and Senior Woman Administrator |