Assistant Director for Compliance

University of North Carolina at Greensboro; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of North Carolina at Greensboro is seeking an Assistant Director for Compliance. In this role, you will oversee compliance programs related to NCAA and Southern Conference regulations, develop educational programs, and assist with day-to-day operations of the Athletics Compliance Office. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree, 1-2 years of experience in NCAA Compliance, and the ability to work independently and communicate effectively.

This position is crucial for maintaining the integrity of our intercollegiate athletics program and requires strong attention to detail and thorough knowledge of compliance standards.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience within an intercollegiate athletics compliance program.
• Master’s degree with NCAA Compliance experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with all facets of athletics compliance.
• Develop and implement compliance education programs.
• Conduct internal monitoring and auditing programs.

Skills

Knowledge of NCAA Compliance

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Position Number

998600

Functional Title

Assistant Director for Compliance

Position Type

Staff

Position Eclass

EP - EHRA 12 mo leave earning

University Information

Located in North Carolina’s third largest city, UNC Greensboro is among the most diverse, learner-centered public research universities in the state, with 18,000 students in eight colleges and schools pursuing more than 150 areas of undergraduate and over 200 areas of graduate study. UNCG continues to be recognized nationally for academic excellence, access, and affordability. UNCG is ranked No. 1 most affordable institution in North Carolina for net cost by the N.Y. Times and No. 1 in North Carolina for social mobility by The Wall Street Journal — helping first-generation and lower-income students find paths to prosperity. Designated an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land‑grant Universities, UNCG is a community‑engaged research institution with a portfolio of more than $67M in research and creative activity. The University’s 2,600 staff help create an annual economic impact for the Piedmont Triad region in excess of $1B.

Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit

The Assistant Director for Compliance is responsible in collaboration with the Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance and Executive Associate Athletic Director/Senior Woman Administrator for assisting with all facets of University, Southern Conference and NCAA athletics compliance, including developing, implementing, and maintaining a comprehensive, transparent, and effective athletics compliance program.

Position Summary

The Assistant Director will assist the Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance in the day-to-day operations of the Athletics Compliance Office including assisting with compliance rules education programs for coaches, staff, student‑athletes, and external groups to ensure appropriate people are knowledgeable of and comply with pertinent NCAA and Southern Conference standards; assisting in the preparation of NCAA required reporting (APR and GSR), assisting with interpretive questions, NCAA waivers (PTD, legislative, etc.) as appropriate; and conducting internal monitoring and auditing programs that adapt with continuously changing regulations. This position is also responsible for assisting with the hiring and supervising of compliance office student‑workers and interns. This individual is responsible for following the policies and procedures of the University, Conference and the NCAA in day-to-day operation of the program.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university is required.
• 1-2 years of experience within an intercollegiate athletics compliance program or other athletic related programs.
• Other relevant experience and education may be considered.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree with 1-2 years’ experience in NCAA Compliance at the Division I level.

Recruitment Range

Commensurate with experience

Org # - Department

Intercollegiate Athletics - 85001

Job Open Date

05/22/2026

Open Until Filled

Yes

FTE

1.000

Type of Appointment

Permanent

Number of Months per Year

12

FLSA

Exempt

Percentage Of Time

25%

Monitoring

• Administering, educating, monitoring and enforcing institutional, Southern Conference and NCAA compliance policies and procedures for all intercollegiate athletic teams.
• Assisting with the monitoring and approval efforts of the Compliance Office as it pertains to most aspects of Bylaw 17, including but not limited to, declaration of all teams’ playing and practice season submissions, vacation period and final exam notifications/reminders,
  participation logs, practice logs, and competition schedules.
• Manage the approval process of all athletic department related camps and clinics.
• Assist in the review and approval of student‑athlete Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) activities.
• Monitoring all recruiting systems, including phone logs, contact evaluation forms, etc.

Monitoring Percentage Of Time

25%

Education

• Administering, educating, monitoring and enforcing institutional, Southern Conference and NCAA compliance policies and procedures for all intercollegiate athletic teams.
• Assisting with development of a comprehensive educational compliance program for all institutional coaches, student‑athletes, faculty and staff regarding NCAA and Southern Conference rules and regulations.
• Researching and issuing interpretations of NCAA and Southern Conference rules and regulations for all seventeen sport coaches, as well as all student‑athletes, Department of Athletics’ administrators and staff, institutional administrators and staff, and boosters.
• Conduct in-person/virtual compliance education sessions with student‑athletes, staff and selected external constituencies as directed by the Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance.
• Maintaining and evaluating the compliance website and social media outlets.

Education Percentage Of Time

25%

Administrative/Compliance Assistant/ARMS Management

• Assisting the Executive Associate Athletic Director/Senior Womans Administrator and Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance with other duties as requested.
• Managing student‑athlete records in the applicable database (e.g., Compliance Assistant, Teamwork, Compliance + Recruiting).
• Assisting the Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance in all aspects of NCAA Compliance.
• Collaborating with the Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance to develop and implement athletics compliance policies and procedures.

Administrative/Compliance Assistant/ARMS Management Percentage Of Time

25%

Initial Eligibility

• Serving as an institutional liaison to the NCAA Eligibility Center.
• Assisting with preparation of various reports, waivers and appeals to appropriate governing bodies within the NCAA and Southern Conference.
• Assisting the Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance throughout the initial-eligibility process for all incoming freshmen and transfer student‑athletes.
• Complete initial eligibility reviews for all incoming high school and international student‑athletes.
• Manage the day‑to‑day activity and reporting of admissions movement of incoming student‑athletes for athletic department staff.

Initial Eligibility Percentage Of Time

25%

Physical Effort

Hand Movement-Repetitive Motions - O, Hand Movement-Grasping - O, Holding - O, Finger Dexterity - O, Reading - O, Writing - R, Vision-Visual inspection - O, Hearing - O, Talking - O, Standing - R, Sitting - O, Walking - R, Lifting-0-30 lbs. - R, Bending - R, Squatting - R, Crawling - R

Work Environment

Inside - O, Outside - R