Associate Athletic Director for Compliance

Morehouse College; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected educational institution in Atlanta is seeking an Associate Athletic Director for Compliance. This role involves developing and implementing systems to facilitate an efficient athletics compliance program. The successful candidate will educate student-athletes, coaches, and staff on compliance requirements while managing various operations and budgets within the athletic department. The role is ideal for individuals with a Bachelor’s degree and experience with NCAA compliance regulations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of professional work experience with NCAA/SIAC athletic compliance rules and regulations.
• Excellent program, project, and budget management skills are essential.
• Knowledge of NCAA recruiting rules and student-athlete academic eligibility requirements.
• Knowledge of NCAA rules, regulations, and student athlete eligibility requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement systems for efficient athletics compliance.
• Educate student-athletes, coaches, and staff on compliance requirements.
• Manage operations of Athletics, including budget coordination and managing vendor contracts.

Skills

Data collection and analysis for compliance reporting

Leadership skills

Communication skills with attention to detail

Communication

Record-keeping systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree

1 year NCAA/SIAC compliance experience

Tools

NCAA Compliance Assistance software

Job description

Associate Athletic Director for Compliance

Position Title: Associate Athletic Director for Compliance

Position Summary

This position will develop and implement systems and technologies to facilitate an efficient athletics compliance program and manage operational aspects of the athletic department. This leader will report to the Director of Athletics. The role focuses on educating student athletes, coaches, and staff on compliance requirements and implementing best practices across the institution related to athletics compliance in the areas of financial aid, recruitment, registration, and overall athletics operations. The College’s NCAA Division II sports programs include football, cross-country, basketball, track and field, tennis, baseball, golf, and volleyball.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required with prior experience directly related to the specified duties and responsibilities.
• Minimum of one (1) year of professional work experience with NCAA / SIAC athletic compliance rules and regulations is required.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Education/Experience

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must be proficient in data collection and analysis for compliance reporting.
• Proficiency in NCAA Compliance Assistance software application.
• Must possess strong leadership skills and ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituents in a diverse community.
• Knowledge of NCAA recruiting rules and student athlete academic eligibility requirements.
• Knowledge of state and federal financial aid policies, procedures, and eligibility requirements.
• Excellent communication skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to develop and maintain organizational and record‑keeping systems and procedures.
• Knowledge of NCAA academic and behavioral rules, regulations, guidelines, and standards for student athletes.
• Knowledge of NCAA team sport operations rules and regulations.
• Knowledge of NCAA regulations and guidelines governing the recruitment and retention of student athletes.
• Must have excellent program, project and budget management skills.
• Knowledge of mental health and life skills development principles, practices and techniques, as related to college athletes.

Physical Demands

• Provides clearance for official visits, physicals, and term employment for student athletes.
• Assists in the investigation and processing of all Conference / NCAA violations.
• Plans, develops, implements, and coordinates the operation of life skills programs for student athletes engaged in intercollegiate sports.
• Be a team player with the ability to build rapport with a diverse range of coaches, staff and student athletes.
• Serve on college‑wide committees and project groups as appropriate.

Athletics Department Operations

• Manages operations of Athletics, as directed by Athletics Director, to include coordinating budget, athletic facilities, strategic planning, and managing special projects.
• Manages vendor contracts for all away game travels for all athletic teams.
• Manages the social media platform including web strategy and design.
• Supervise the department’s administrative assistant.

EEO Statement

Morehouse College is an equal opportunity employer. No employee or applicant will be discriminated against in any condition of employment because of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

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