NSU Athletics Compliance Officer

Norfolk State University; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Norfolk State University on MAIN CAMPUS seeks an Athletics Compliance Officer to support NCAA and conference rules compliance within the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics. You will interpret regulations, help develop policy, and implement a comprehensive rules-education program for coaches, staff, and student-athletes.

Responsibilities include monitoring eligibility, amateurism, recruiting, awards, and financial aid; maintaining accurate records; and collaborating with Financial Aid,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; related fields preferred.
• At least one year NCAA Division I compliance experience.
• Strong communication, organization, and detail orientation.

Responsibilities

• Interpret NCAA and conference rules; develop policies to ensure compliance.
• Plan and deliver a rules education program for staff and student-athletes.
• Monitor eligibility, amateurism, recruiting, and awards.
• Maintain compliance records and support audits.
• Collaborate with coaches and campus partners on compliance matters.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Computer proficiency

NCAA compliance

CAi familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree

Sports Administration

Higher Education

Tools

Teamwork

Job description

Title: NSU Athletics Compliance Officer

State Role Title:Professional - Lecturer

Hiring Range: $55,000.00-$60,000.00

Pay Band: UG

Agency: Norfolk State University

Location:MAIN CAMPUS

Agency Website:https://www.nsu.edu/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

• Assists with the interpretation of NCAA, conference, and institutional rules and the development and implementation of policies and procedures designed to maintain compliance.
• Assists with planning and administering a comprehensive rules education program for coaches, Athletics staff, student-athletes, and other applicable university personnel.
• Monitors athletics personnel, student-athlete amateurism, recruiting activities, student-athlete awards and benefits, and playing and practice seasons.
• Assists with processing and monitoring initial and continuing student-athlete eligibility and athletics financial aid.
• Assists with intervention, communication, and follow-up related to student-athlete eligibility and financial aid requirements.
• Processes, reviews, records, and monitors recruiting documentation, playing and practice season records, phone logs, and other required compliance forms.
• Distributes required NCAA, conference, and institutional compliance documentation and monitors timely completion.
• Reviews and tracks facility usage, foundation and medical expenses, outside consultant registrations, equipment purchases, team-building activities, and entertainment-related activities for potential compliance concerns.
• Monitors social media, websites, message boards, and other public communications for potential NCAA or institutional compliance issues.
• Maintains accurate and organized compliance records and assists with audits, reviews, reports, and other required documentation.
• Collaborates with coaches, student-athletes, Athletics staff, Financial Aid, Admissions, Registrar, Academic Affairs, and other campus partners regarding compliance-related matters.
• Remains current on NCAA legislation, conference requirements, and institutional policies through professional development, training, professional reading, and communication with compliance colleagues.
• Maintains confidentiality when working with student-athlete, personnel, financial aid, recruiting, medical, or other sensitive information.
• Contributes to the overall success of the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics by performing other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education:A bachelor's degree is required. A degree in Sports Administration, Business, Higher Education, or a related field is preferred.
• Experience: At least one year of experience working with NCAA Division I compliance is required. Internship and graduate assistant experience may be considered toward this requirement. Experience with Teamwork or other compliance software, CAi, LSDBi, and the NCAA Eligibility Center is preferred.
• Skills: Strong oral and written communication skills, interpersonal skills, organizational ability, and attention to detail are required. Computer proficiency, including word processing, spreadsheets, database management, and electronic recordkeeping, is required.
• Scope: The position may require occasional evening, weekend, and event-related work.

Additional Considerations

n/a

Contact Information

Name: Norfolk State University

Phone: [phone]

Email: No email address is needed.

In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.