Athletics Compliance Director

Furman University; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Furman University is seeking an Athletics Compliance Director to join our department. This professional role supports the Associate Athletics Director for Compliance in managing a comprehensive compliance program, education initiatives, monitoring, and reporting for student-athletes, staff, and external partners.

The director will oversee NIL education, transfer portal processes, NCAA reports, and policy development, while working under supervision and reporting to the Associate Athletics

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Oversee NCAA bylaws and compliance activities for specified bylaws sets.
• Serve as liaison for NIL education with campus and external partners.
• Monitor NIL activities for compliance and reporting requirements.
• Oversee Transfer Portal and roster management.
• Assist with NCAA annual reports and time-management monitoring.
• Recruit and oversee Compliance Interns.
• Educate staff, faculty, students and boosters on NCAA rules.
• Develop and implement athletics compliance policies and procedures.
• Research NCAA rules and provide interpretations to coaches and staff.
• Collaborate with the Southern Conference and NCAA for rule interpretations.
• Investigate secondary and major NCAA violations.
• Attend regional and national conferences.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal and written communication

Problem solving

Data reporting

MS Office

Canva

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

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.

Required Qualifications

• 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.

Preferred qualifications

Preferred qualifications include a Master's Degree, experience interpreting NCAA rules and educating a broad constituent base.

Skills

• 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)

Company Information

Welcome to Furman University Employment Opportunities! Furman University is a selective private liberal arts and sciences college committed to helping students develop intellectually, personally, and interpersonally and providing the practical skills necessary to succeed in a rapidly-changing world. Furman professors are exceptional teacher-scholars who mentor undergraduate students within a campus community that values and encourages diverse ideas and perspectives. Our strategic vision, The Furman Advantage, promises students an individualized four-year pathway facilitated by team of mentors and infused with a rich and varied set of high impact experiences outside the classroom that include undergraduate research, study away, internships, community-focused learning, and opportunities to engage across differences.

Furman University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and adheres to all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination. The University is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment where all individuals represent a multiplicity of identities including gender, race, religion, spiritual belief, sexual orientation, geographic origin, socioeconomic background, ideology, world view, and varied abilities are treated equitably and with respect. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and institutional needs. In keeping with this commitment domestic partners of employees are eligible for comprehensive benefits and faculty/staff affinity groups exist to offer support for faculty/staff that identify as LGBTQIA+ and/or Black/African-American.

The Furman student experience is supported by a rich network of centers and institutes that includes The Hill Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, The Riley Institute, The David E. Shi Institute for Sustainable Communities, The Institute for the Advancement of Community Health, The Rinker Center for Study Away and International Education, The Cothran Center for Vocational Reflection, The Furman Humanities Center, The Shucker Center for Leadership Development, The Malone Center for Career Engagement, The Center for Interpersonal Connections, and our newest addition, The Tocqueville Center for the Study of Democracy and Society.

Furman is located on traditional Cherokee land in Greenville, South Carolina, a racially and culturally diverse community that is one of the fastest growing cities in the Southeast. It has been ranked among “America’s Ten Best” by Forbes Magazine. Greenville has a thriving downtown, excellent private and public schools and a vibrant international community. A 20-mile bike and running trail connects the university to Greenville and Travelers Rest, which was named “one of America’s coolest small towns.” It is within a short driving distance of Asheville, Charlotte and Atlanta. The Blue Ridge Mountains and Atlantic Beaches are within easy reach.