Athletics Compliance Director: Master NCAA Rules & Education

Ohio Dominican University; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Ohio Dominican University seeks a Director of Athletic Compliance to ensure adherence to NCAA and Great Midwest rules across 16 Division II sports. This role educates staff and athletes, monitors eligibility and recruiting, and coordinates with Admissions and Financial Aid to maintain compliant operations.

The position requires a Master’s degree preferred and at least 2 years in sports administration or compliance.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of NCAA rules and regulations, particularly for Division II.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in intercollegiate athletics or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain a comprehensive compliance program for NCAA Division II rules and regulations.
• Provide ongoing education and training to coaches, staff and student-athletes on NCAA rules and regulations.
• Monitor activities within the athletics department to ensure NCAA compliance, including recruiting and eligibility.
• Manage documentation for recruiting efforts and ensure the initial and continuing eligibility of student-athletes.
• Utilize and manage compliance software to track and monitor activities.
• Provide guidance and advice to coaches, staff, and administrators on NCAA rules and regulations.
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting and filing of all required NCAA forms and documentation (APC, ASR/GSR).
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all compliance-related activities.
• Work with admissions and academic advising to ensure campus-wide compliance.
• Remain current on changes to NCAA rules and regulations.
• Represent the university at NCAA meetings and events.
• Assist with policy review and development.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Skills

NCAA rules

Communication

Organizational skills

Analytical thinking

Independent worker

Athletics compliance exp

Education

Master's degree preferred

Bachelor's degree required

Experience in sports administration

Job description

Ohio Dominican University seeks a Director of Athletic Compliance to ensure adherence to NCAA and Great Midwest rules across 16 Division II sports. This role educates staff and athletes, monitors eligibility and recruiting, and coordinates with Admissions and Financial Aid to maintain compliant operations.

The position requires a Master’s degree preferred and at least 2 years in sports administration or compliance.