Athletics Compliance and Event Coordinator

Springfield College; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Springfield College is seeking an Athletics Compliance and Event Coordinator to support student-athlete eligibility, deliver compliance education, and assist with equipment room operations. You will also supervise game-day operations, serve as IT liaison for building access, and manage student employment within the Athletics department.

Under the direction of the Associate AD for Compliance and Internal Operations and the Associate AD for Event Management, you will collaborate on reports, policy

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required.
• Master's degree is preferred.
• 1 to 3 years of similar work-related experience is required.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing environments and exercise sound, independent problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate directly with the Associate AD for Compliance and Internal Operations to track and monitor initial, continuing, and transfer student-athlete eligibility, including routine academic grade tracking and official certification.
• Manage roster updates, the NCAA Transfer Portal, and transfer evaluation processes.
• Assist in preparing NCAA forms, waivers, proposed bylaws, and interpretations.
• Deliver ongoing rules compliance education for student-athletes, coaches, and staff.

Skills

Adaptability

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Physical Education, Athletic Administration, Sport Management or related field

Master's Degree

Job description

Working under the guidance of the Associate AD for Compliance and Internal Operations, the Athletics Compliance and Event Coordinator actively supports initial and continuing student-athlete eligibility, helps design and deliver ongoing compliance education for coaches and staff, and assists with the day-to-day management of the equipment room. Additionally, operating under the direction of the Associate AD for Event Management, the Athletics Compliance and Event Coordinator serves as a Contest Management Supervisor, overseeing game-day hosting duties, acts as the technology liaison to campus IT for building access purposes, and manages all facets of student employment within the Athletics department.

Actual salaries will vary depending on multiple factors, including but not limited to degrees attained, experience, and other considerations permitted by law. Comprehensive compensation details, including any additional benefits, will be communicated upon finalization of the employment offer.

Compliance, Eligibility & Roster Management

• - Collaborate directly with the Associate AD for Compliance and Internal Operations to track and monitor initial, continuing, and transfer student-athlete eligibility, including routine academic grade tracking and official certification.
• - Manage roster updates, the NCAA Transfer Portal, and transfer evaluation processes.
• - Assist in preparing NCAA forms, waivers, proposed bylaws, and interpretations.
• - Deliver ongoing rules compliance education for student-athletes, coaches, and staff.

Event Operations, Access Control & Student Employment

• - Work under the guidance of the Associate AD for Event Management as an Event Management Supervisor, overseeing game-day setup, hosting protocols, visiting team logistics, and contest supervision for regular season, postseason, and championship events.
• - Serve as the primary IT liaison for building access control, managing electronic security and keycard access for student-athletes and staff.
• - Direct all facets of athletic student employment, including recruiting, hiring, scheduling, and training.

Reporting, Governance & Award Nominations

• - Assist the Associate AD for Compliance and Internal Operations in gathering data, compiling, and submitting required college, conference, federal, and NCAA reports.
• - Help maintain, review, and update departmental policy and procedure manuals.
• - Partner with the Assistant AD for Sports Communication to identify, prepare, and submit nominations for student-athlete academic and athletic performance-based awards.

Equipment Room Operations, Special Events & Student-Athlete Experience

• - Support the daily operations of the athletics equipment room, including inventory management, equipment issuance, and fitting safety standards.
• - Provide operational and logistical support for major non-contest athletic department events, such as awards banquets.
• - Assist departmental staff with Student-Athlete Leadership Team initiatives.

A Bachelor's Degree in Physical Education, Athletic Administration, Sport Management or related field isRequired.
Master's Degree is Preferred
1 to 3 years of similar work-related experience is Required.Ability to adapt quickly to changing environments and exercise sound, independent problem-solving skills.