Athletics Compliance Director

Furman University; Lexington (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Furman University is seeking an Athletics Compliance Director to lead and administer a comprehensive NCAA compliance program. You will supervise NIL education initiatives, monitor activities, and collaborate with staff, student-athletes, and external partners to ensure full regulatory adherence.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and at least three years in compliance or athletics administration, with strong communication and data reporting skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required and at least 3 years of related experience.
• Knowledge and understanding of NCAA rules and regulations as an administrator.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, verbal and written communications skills.
• Ability to compile data and prepare, write and review reports.
• Excellent computer skills with MS Office and ability to learn compliance software.

Responsibilities

• Oversee NCAA bylaws compliance for specified sections.
• Serve as liaison for NIL education and coordinate with campus and external partners.
• Monitor NIL activities to ensure compliance and reporting.
• Oversee transfer portal and roster management.
• Assist with NCAA annual reports and season declarations.
• Educate staff, faculty, student-athletes and boosters on NCAA rules.
• Develop and implement athletics compliance policies and procedures.
• Investigate NCAA violations and provide interpretations as needed.

Skills

NCAA rules

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office

Canva

Job description

Job Title:

Athletics Compliance Director

Job Family:

Professionals

Full-Time/Part-Time:

Full time

Pay Type:

Salary

Department:

Athletic Director-1

Job Summary:

This is a professional position responsible for assisting with the administration of the department of athletics. Responsible for assisting the Associate Athletics Director for Compliance with the administration of a comprehensive compliance program that includes rules education, monitoring, reporting and general support of the compliance efforts of all student-athletes, staff, and external constituents. Works under moderate supervision, with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Reports to the Associate Athletics Director for Compliance and Academic Services

Job Description:

• Oversee all aspects of either NCAA Bylaws 12, 13, 14, & 17 or NCAA Bylaws 13, 15, 16 & 17
• Serve as liaison for institutional name/image/likeness (NIL) program and collaborate with campus and external partners to plan and deliver education related to NIL.
• Monitor and track all NIL activities to ensure compliance and reporting requirements are met
• Oversee Transfer Portal and Roster management
• Complete and assist with NCAA annual reports
• Assist in playing and practice season declaration and monitor student-athlete time management
• Recruit and Oversee Compliance Intern
• Manage and monitor athletics coaches and staff members as it relates to their specific NCAA role classification to ensure full compliance with their responsibilities.
• Educate institutional and athletics staff members, faculty, student-athletes, community members and boosters on NCAA rules and procedures.
• Assist with developing and implementing athletics compliance policies and procedures.
• Research NCAA rules and provide coaches and staff with interpretations as directed/assigned by the Associate AD for Compliance. Work with the Southern Conference office and the NCAA to obtain official rules interpretations as needed.
• Investigate secondary and major NCAA violations
• Works to uphold the integrity of the NCAA, Conference and Athletic Department’s vision and core values.
• Attend regional and national conferences.
• Other duties as assigned.
• A Bachelor’s degree in a related field and three years of related experience.
• Knowledge and understanding of NCAA rules and regulations as an administrator.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, verbal and written communications skills.
• Basic Problem solving skills
• Ability to compile data and prepare, write and review reports.
• Excellent computer skills with a working knowledge of MS Office and the ability to learn compliance and institutional software.
• Experience utilizing Canva software

Education Requirements:

Bachelors (Required)