Assistant Athletic Director - Compliance

University of Missouri-Columbia; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Missouri-Columbia's Intercollegiate Athletics department is seeking an Assistant Athletics Director for Compliance to lead NCAA/SEC and MU compliance activities. This role interprets rules, develops monitoring systems, and educates coaches, staff, student-athletes, and leadership on compliance responsibilities.

Responsibilities include overseeing financial aid, eligibility, recruiting, and reporting; building policies and controls, guiding investigations, waivers, and audits,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; at least 3 years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight for NCAA, SEC, and institutional compliance areas.
• Develop and deliver compliance education programs, presentations, and training.
• Establish and maintain compliance policies, procedures, internal controls, and risk management.
• Manage compliance monitoring, investigations, reporting, and documentation.
• Engage with athletics leadership, coaches, staff, and campus partners; supervise compliance staff.

Job description

Hiring Department

Intercollegiate Athletics

Job Description

The University of Missouri Department of Athletics is seeking an Assistant Athletics Director for Compliance to provide leadership and oversight for NCAA, SEC, and University of Missouri Athletics compliance activities. Reporting to the Associate Athletics Director for Compliance, this position is responsible for interpreting and implementing applicable rules and regulations, developing and maintaining effective compliance monitoring systems, and providing education and guidance to coaches, staff, student-athletes, and athletics leadership related to the responsibilities of this role.

The position will have primary oversight of assigned compliance areas, with a primary focus on financial aid but may also include student-athlete eligibility, recruiting, playing and practice seasons, awards and benefits, personnel, amateurism, transfer activities, and other emerging areas of collegiate athletics compliance. The Assistant Athletics Director will work collaboratively with athletics and campus partners, assist with investigations, waivers, self-reports, and audits as appropriate for this role, and provide leadership and mentorship to compliance staff and support personnel.

Key Responsibilities

1. Financial Aid and Scholarships (55%)

• Coordinate review, approval, creation, and issuance of the University's athletics scholarship program.
• Facilitate renewals, reductions, and cancellations of aid.
• Maintain institutional scholarship tracking and regularly communicate with coaching staffs and the Chief Financial Officer regarding changes.
• Monitor team financial aid budgets in collaboration with the Chief Financial Officer.
• Maintain student financial aid details in Teamworks and facilitate squad list preparation.
• Facilitate Athletics Dining Hall opt out requests and coordinate with Culinary Services and Dining regarding student-athlete meal plans.
• Establish the annual Student Assistance Fund budget in conjunction with the Chief Financial Officer and monitor the Student Assistance Fund program.
• Monitor student accounts in conjunction with Student Financial Aid.

2. Compliance Leadership, Rules Interpretation and Education (20%)

• Provide leadership and oversight for assigned NCAA, SEC, and institutional compliance areas.
• Interpret NCAA, SEC, and University rules and provide timely guidance to coaches, staff, student-athletes, athletics leadership, and campus partners.
• Develop and deliver comprehensive compliance education programs, presentations, communications, and training related to areas of responsibility, as requested.
• Establish and maintain effective compliance policies, procedures, internal controls, and risk-management practices in areas of responsibility.
• Serve as a primary compliance resource and liaison for assigned sports and athletics personnel.
• Serve as the primary compliance liaison with the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee.

3. Monitoring, Investigations, Reporting and Institutional Compliance (10%)

• Develop and conduct comprehensive compliance monitoring, audits, and reviews for assigned areas.
• Analyze compliance data to identify trends, deficiencies, and areas of institutional risk.
• Assist with investigations involving potential NCAA, SEC, and institutional violations, as requested.
• Coordinate documentation and preparation of secondary violation self-reports, as requested.
• Assist with NCAA and SEC reporting requirements, waivers, audits, and other institutional submissions, as requested.
• Maintain accurate and complete compliance records and documentation.
• Evaluate compliance processes and recommend improvements to strengthen institutional controls.
• Assist with emerging compliance issues and legislative changes affecting intercollegiate athletics, as requested.
• Engage in game day monitoring at home and/or away contests, as required.

4. Personnel (5%)

• Coordinate mandatory NCAA and conference recruiting education, as requested.
• Assist with SEC pre-employment compliance reviews and compliance onboarding, as requested.
• Coordinate coaching and sport staff designations, as requested.
• Assist with maintenance of staff access to compliance systems and applications, as requested.

5. Staff Leadership, Technology and Administration (10%)

• Maintain compliance databases, records, reports, and documentation.
• Establish standardized workflows and procedures for assigned compliance operations.
• Collaborate with athletics business operations, academic services, admissions, financial aid, human resources, legal, and other campus departments, as necessary for assigned responsibilities.
• Participate in SEC and NCAA compliance initiatives, professional development, and departmental meetings.
• Support compliance operations during high-volume periods, including certification, recruiting, transfer, scholarship, and legislative cycles.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Associate Athletics Director for Compliance.

Shift

Monday thru Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., nights, weekends

Minimum Qualifications

A Bachelor's degree in related/ relevant area or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 3 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary

Anticipated Hiring Range

Salary Range: Market Position

Grade: GGS MKT

University Title: Assistant Athletic Director

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Application Materials

application, resume, cover letter

Sponsorship Information

Employment visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Community Information

Columbia offers small-town friendliness with big city features and a high quality of life for people of all ages and interests. Founded on education and known as an ideal college town, its location also makes it an attractive spot for businesses and travelers. Located on Interstate 70 and U.S. Highway 63, Columbia is right in the middle of the state and the nation. Just a couple hours' drive from St. Louis and Kansas City, Columbia is Boone County's largest population center offering big-city culture, activities, and resources with a low cost of living. Columbia is home to a variety of restaurants and entertainment venues and hosts more than a dozen festivals each year. If you want to grow your career, continue your education, raise a family, and retire, Columbia is a good place to be!

Benefit Eligibility

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/departments-staff/human-resources/benefits-retirement

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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