Associate Director, Compliance, Athletics

Boston University; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston University is seeking an Associate Director of Athletics for Compliance to manage the day-to-day NCAA compliance program. This role serves coaches, student-athletes, and campus partners, ensuring adherence to NCAA, conference, and BU rules. The position focuses on recruiting activities, eligibility certifications, and rules education.

The Associate Director collaborates with Admissions, Academic Services, and coaches to support recruitment, enrollment, and eligibility processes.

Qualifications

• B.A./B.S. required.
• 1–3 years of experience in intercollegiate athletics or NCAA compliance.
• Knowledge of NCAA, Patriot League and Hockey East policies and rules.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day NCAA compliance operations for the department.
• Provide guidance to coaches, student-athletes, and staff on NCAA, conference, and BU rules.
• Coordinate and certify student-athlete eligibility and compliance education.

Skills

NCAA policies knowledge

Compliance monitoring

Team collaboration

Education

B.A./B.S. required

Job description

Category

Charles River Campus --> Professional

Job Location

Boston, MA, United States

Tracking Code

26500268421102

Posted Date

11/4/2026

Salary Grade

Grade 47

Expected Hiring Range Minimum

$60,000.00

Expected Hiring Range Maximum

$80,000.00

Salary Information

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training and internal pay comparison. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Position Type

Full-Time/Regular

Job Summary

The Associate Director of Athletics for Compliance reports directly to the Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance and is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the Department of Athletics' NCAA compliance program. This position assists in ensuring institutional compliance with NCAA, conference, and Boston University rules, regulations, and policies. The Associate Director serves as a primary resource for coaches, student-athletes, athletics staff, and campus partners regarding NCAA compliance matters. Key responsibilities include administration and monitoring of recruiting activities, prospective student-athlete admissions pre-reads, NCAA Eligibility Center certifications, student-athlete eligibility, playing and practice seasons and rules education. The Associate Director collaborates with Admissions, Academic Services, coaches and other University partners to support student-athlete recruitment, enrollment and eligibility certification.

Required Skills

• B.A./B.S. required.
• One to three years of experience in intercollegiate athletics, NCAA compliance or a related field.
• Knowledge and adherence to NCAA, Patriot League and Hockey East policies and rules.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.