Athletic Compliance & Eligibility Assistant Director

Kent State University; Kent (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Kent State University is seeking an Assistant Athletic Director, Compliance and Eligibility on the Kent Campus in Kent, OH. The role oversees student-athlete eligibility processes and compliance functions under the Athletic Director's guidance.

The successful candidate will manage initial, transfer, and continuing eligibility, while coordinating CAPS roster management, data reporting, and NCAA compliance activities in collaboration with admissions and registrar offices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years in athletics administration or a related area.
• Familiarity with NCAA regulations and compliance processes.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and determine eligibility status for prospective, transfer and continuing student-athletes.
• Serve as primary contact for NCAA Eligibility Center and Transfer Portal.
• Coordinate data for Academic Progress Rate (APR) and Graduation Success Rate (GSR) reporting.
• Maintain official sport rosters and CAPS roster management.
• Assist in NCAA waivers, violations and reporting as needed.
• Collaborate with admissions, transfer center, academic advisors and registrar.

Skills

Written and interpersonal

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Job description

Kent State University is seeking an Assistant Athletic Director, Compliance and Eligibility on the Kent Campus in Kent, OH. The role oversees student-athlete eligibility processes and compliance functions under the Athletic Director's guidance.

The successful candidate will manage initial, transfer, and continuing eligibility, while coordinating CAPS roster management, data reporting, and NCAA compliance activities in collaboration with admissions and registrar offices.