Director of Compliance/ Assistant AD for Compliance

Paycom - ATS; Lawrence (KS); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Kansas is seeking a Director of Compliance to serve as the primary compliance contact for the Football program, handling recruiting, eligibility, and NCAA/Big 12 regulations. The role coordinates education, monitoring, and documentation across athletics staff and student-athletes.

The position requires strong communication, extensive compliance experience in Division I football, and the ability to collaborate with campus partners to ensure adherence to institutional and conference

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum five years of Division I FBS compliance experience or NCAA National Office compliance experience in Enforcement or AMA.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, coaches and administrators.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary compliance liaison for Football and related programs.
• Monitor and administer Football recruiting activities and documentation.
• Provide NCAA/CSC/Big 12 interpretations to coaches, staff and student-athletes.
• Assist with eligibility governance and transfer-related matters.
• Develop and deliver rules education materials to student-athletes, coaches and staff.

Skills

Strong communication

Computer proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ARMS

Teamworks

Front Rush

Jump Forward

LSDBi

Job description

## Director of Compliance/ Assistant AD for Compliance**PLEASE NOTE:****This requisition is intended to recruit for one position that may be filled at either the Director of Compliance or Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance level. The final title will be determined based on the selected candidate’s qualifications and experience. Candidates must meet the Director of Compliance required qualifications to be considered; candidates meeting the additional experience requirements outlined in the job description may be considered at the Assistant AD level. Director of Compliance/ Assistant AD for Compliance Position Summary:**The Director of Compliance will serve as the primary compliance contact for the Football program and provide comprehensive day-to-day compliance support related to recruiting, eligibility, playing and practice seasons, awards and benefits, amateurism, NIL-related education, and NCAA, CSC, Big 12 Conference, and institutional rules. This position will coordinate rules education efforts for Football student-athletes, coaches and athletic department staff members. The position will also assist with all day-to-day matters pertaining to monitoring NCAA, CSC, Big 12 and institutional policies and procedures.**Duties and Responsibilities of the Position:*** Serve as the primary compliance liaison for Football;* Monitor and help administer all Football recruiting activities, including official and unofficial visits, recruiting game day events, recruiting communications, evaluations, camps and clinics, and recruiting documentation;* Provide timely NCAA, CSC, Big 12 Conference, and institutional rules interpretations to Football coaches, staff, and student-athletes;* Support the Assistant Athletic Director of Eligibility with all Football related eligibility matters. Maintaining knowledge and documentation of all initial, continuing, and transfer related eligibility governance related to the sport of Football;* Review and monitor Football awards and benefits, NIL disclosures, promotional activities, and other student-athlete participation matters;* Collaborate with Football operations, recruiting, academic support, sports medicine, financial aid, and other campus partners to ensure compliance with applicable rules and regulations;* Assist in identifying, investigating, documenting, and resolving potential NCAA, Big 12 Conference, CSC, and institutional violations involving the Football program;* Manages rules education and serves as lead for creating and producing all rules educational material efforts delivered to student-athletes, coaches, staff and third-parties;* Manages, approves and maintains documentation related to playing and practice season limitations for Football including CARA logs and season schedule approval through institutional process;* Coordinate/assist the Assistant Director of Compliance with student athlete awards process for Football and other sports as assigned;* Assist with onboarding Football student-athletes on all applicable software systems (Opendorse, NILGo, TW. ARMS);* Prepare yearly NCAA and Big 12 Staff Certifications for Kansas Football coaches and staff. Present regular rules education sessions to Football coaches, student-athletes and assigned departmental units to reduce the likelihood of violations;* Assist in the updating, distribution, and review of all University of Kansas, Big 12 Conference, and NCAA required forms for all student-athletes (i.e. NCAA student-athlete statement, NCAA drug testing consent form, KU drug testing consent form, Big 12 Conference drug testing consent form, summer contact form, etc.);* Attend department/outreach functions as a representative of the Compliance staff;* Assist in monitoring activities for Football practices and home and away Football contests;* Act as a secondary liaison for all matters of NCAA, CSC, Big 12 Compliance for the Baseball and Men’s and Women’s Basketball Programs;* Notify Associate AD of Compliance of any possible Big 12 Conference or NCAA Level I and II violations;* Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned by the Associate AD of Compliance, or the Athletic Director’s designee.**Work Environment**This job operates in both a professional office environment and outside at athletic-related events, including inclement weather. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as laptop computers and various digital devices, including, but not limited to: cell phone, printer, copy machine, and other related devices. This job requires flexibility and adaptability in schedule and the ability to perform job related duties on short notice.**Physical Demands**The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to speak and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and far vision and ability to adjust focus. This position may require frequent bending, moving, lifting, and carrying material weighing up to 25 pounds; standing up to eight hours each day; and working in all weather conditions.**Travel**Travel is required for this position.**Hours of Work**This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work will vary based on the needs of the football program and as job duties demand. Early morning, evening and weekend work may be required. The Kansas Currently the football program is predominately a mid-morning practice team in-season. Attendance at occasional evening practices will be required.**Other Duties**Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.## Qualifications**Required Qualifications for Director of Compliance:*** Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university;* Minimum of five years of Division I FBS Compliance experience or NCAA National Office compliance experience in Enforcement or AMA;* Strong computer knowledge; demonstrated knowledge of Compliance Assistant (CA) and Legislative Services Database internet (LSDBi);* Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing with a diverse group including: students, parents, coaches, and administrators in a professional manner;* Experience using compliance monitoring software (e.g., ARMS, Teamworks, Front Rush, Jump Forward);* Ability and willingness to work occasional evenings, weekends, or holidays as needed during peak game and recruiting seasons.**Required Qualifications for Assistant AD:*** Meet the Required Qualifications for a Director of Compliance AND have 3 years or more experience working as the primary compliance official for a Division 1 FBS football team with experience with football recruiting, football game day monitoring, eligibility certification, roster management, and playing and practice season monitoring.**Preferred Qualifications for Director of Compliance:*** Demonstrated Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) football compliance experience;* Experience with football recruiting, football game day monitoring, eligibility certification, roster management, and playing and practice season monitoring.