Assistant Director, Compliance

Ohio State University; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Ohio State University seeks an Assistant Director of Compliance to join a dedicated compliance team. The role supports the Department of Athletics by interpreting, implementing, educating, and auditing NCAA and association rules, with oversight across several sports programs.

Strong integrity, discretion, and collaboration are essential as you may handle sensitive information. Responsibilities include advising on eligibility, financial aid, NIL issues, and playing seasons, while coordinating

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 2 years of relevant experience required.
• 2-4 years of relevant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interpret, implement, educate, and audit NCAA, Collegiate Sports Commission, Big Ten Conference and OSU rules and regulations.
• Provide compliance oversight for multiple sports programs including eligibility, aid, NIL, playing seasons and audits.
• Collaborate with Admissions, Registrar, Student Financial Aid, Compliance and Integrity, and Internal Audit as needed.
• Answer compliance questions for coaches, staff, and student-athletes, sometimes after hours.

Skills

NCAA rules

analytical skills

written & verbal comms

team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

Assistant Director, Compliance## Department:Athletics | Compliance**Job Description**The Assistant Director of Compliance serves as a member of a compliance team that is committed to excellence and advancing the Department of Athletics through its strategic plan. The compliance team is comprised of staff members with compliance sport oversight as well as responsibility for various specialized compliance work functions. Athletic Compliance staff members must be able to act with integrity and discretion as they will be exposed to sensitive and confidential information.The position works in to interpret, implement, educate, and audit NCAA, Collegiate Sports Commission, Big Ten Conference, and The Ohio State University rules and regulations. This position has compliance oversight of several sports programs and includes responsibility for each program’s eligibility, financial aid, name, image, likeness (i.e., third party NIL and/or institutional NIL where applicable), playing seasons, and compliance auditing. This position must be able to exercise discretion and independent judgment concerning NCAA guidance for their designated sports programs and must be available after regular work hours when necessary to answer compliance related questions for coaches, staff, and student-athletes.This position is also responsible for working in a team of staff members in a specialized compliance work function that may include areas related to eligibility, third-party name, image, likeness (NIL), legislation and governance, investigations, education, and compliance auditing. This position may also include working with various university areas including University Admissions, the Registrar, Student Financial Aid, the Office of University Compliance and Integrity, and Internal Audit.**Minimum Required Qualifications**Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. 2 years of relevant experience required. 2-4 years of relevant experience preferred.**Desired Qualifications**1-3 years full-time experience in an athletic compliance setting at an institutional, conference or national association level. Position requires strong computer skills, strong analytical skills, well-developed written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to balance multiple projects. Must have successful experience working in a collaborative and team-oriented environment and act with integrity and personal accountability. **Function:** Legal and Compliance**Sub-Function:** Compliance**Career Band:** Specialized**Career Level:** S2## Additional Information:## Location:Fawcett Center for Tomorrow (0284)## Position Type:Regular## Scheduled Hours:40## **Shift:**First Shift