Program Director - Compliance and Risk Mitigation (Athletics)

Stephen F. Austin State University; Nacogdoches (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Stephen F. Austin State University seeks a seasoned athletics compliance professional to direct a comprehensive program ensuring NCAA, conference, and university adherence across all varsity sports and related areas.

The role interprets NCAA rules, monitors activities, and provides guidance to student-athletes, coaches, and staff, reporting to the Director of Athletics. Strong collaboration and strategic policy development are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in sports management, athletics administration, physical education, recreation, education, or a related field is required.
• Master’s degree in a related field is preferred.
• Two years of related experience is required.
• Experience with NCAA intercollegiate athletics is required.
• Experience with NCAA Division I intercollegiate athletics is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day compliance responsibilities with departmental staff, coaches, student-athletes, and other constituents.
• Ensure processes and systems comply with NCAA, conference, and institutional rules for varsity programs.
• Manage tracking and distribution of student-athlete awards and aid during the academic year.
• Monitor student-athlete awards and benefits.
• Prepare paperwork regarding student-athletes’ amateur status.
• Develop and implement athletics compliance policies and procedures.
• Research NCAA rules and provide interpretations to coaches and staff.
• Coordinate with the conference office and NCAA for rule interpretations as needed.
• Prepare reports for departmental senior administration review.
• Uphold integrity of NCAA, conference, and department values.

Skills

NCAA compliance

Intercollegiate athletics

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Policy interpretation

Data reporting

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Spreadsheet software

Database software

Word processing software

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

This is a professional position responsible for directing a service-oriented and comprehensive compliance program to ensure that all athletics programs and institutional support areas and activities comply with NCAA, conference, and university regulations. Responsible for interpretation and implementation of NCAA rules and regulations, monitoring, reporting, and general support of the compliance efforts of all student-athletes, coaches, staff, and external constituents. Works under general supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Reports to the Director of Athletics.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in sports management, athletics administration, physical education, recreation, education, or a related field is required. Master’s degree in a related field is preferred.

Two years of related experience is required. Experience with NCAA intercollegiate athletics is required. Experience with NCAA Division I intercollegiate athletics is preferred.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

1. Works cooperatively with departmental staff, coaches, student-athletes, and other constituents to provide oversight of day-to-day compliance responsibilities.
2. Oversees processes, procedures, and systems necessary for department to comply with NCAA, conference, and institutional rules and regulations for varsity sports programs.
3. Manages system for tracking and distribution of student-athlete, post-eligibility, and auxiliary student athletics aid awards during academic year.
4. Monitors student-athlete awards and benefits.
5. Prepares and executes paperwork as needed in regards to student-athletes’ amateur status.
6. Ensures adherence to permissible activities under NCAA regulations among athletic staff.
7. Monitors institutional recruiting systems, including but not limited to phone logs and contact evaluation forms.
8. Serves as primary liaison for institutional name/image/likeness program to ensure adherence to NCAA regulations and state laws.
9. Develops and implements athletics compliance policies and procedures.
10. Researches NCAA rules and provides coaches and staff with interpretations.
11. Works with conference office and NCAA to obtain official rules interpretations as needed.
12. Prepares various reports for departmental senior administration review.
13. Works to uphold integrity of NCAA, conference and department’s vision and core values.

NON-ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

1. May provide supervision to interns and/or student workers.
2. Performs other related duties as assigned.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

1. Knowledge of, or the ability to learn, university policies and procedures.
2. Knowledge of policies, procedures, and guidelines established by the conference and the NCAA.
3. Knowledge of developmental academic advising, retention management, and/or instructional strategies effective for college-age students.
4. Skill in using computer applications including spreadsheet, database, and word processing software.
5. Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
6. Ability to set priorities and complete assignments on time.
7. Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships.
8. Ability to work effectively and patient with students.
9. Ability to identify problems, evaluate alternatives, and implement solutions.
10. Ability to acquire and maintain knowledge of university curriculum and degree requirements and to interpret them in the context of individual student needs.
11. Ability to work with and maintain confidential information.
12. Ability to learn office and university-specific software.
13. Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends as necessary.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Safety Statement

Stephen F. Austin State University recognizes the potential for accidents in performing job-related tasks. SFA promotes a safe working environment. Employees will be responsible for completing assigned tasks safely and efficiently. Employee evaluations will include safe job performance.

This is a security-sensitive position subject to criminal record check.

This is an IT-sensitive position subject to Computer and Network Security policy.