Senior Associate Athletic Director for Compliance

MVSU International; Itta Bena (MS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Mississippi Valley State University seeks a Senior Associate Athletic Director for Compliance to lead NCAA and SWAC compliance programs. This role directs, coordinates and evaluates all compliance activities to maintain institutional control of the athletics program.

You will oversee daily operations of the Compliance Office, manage data reporting, assist with staff training, counsel student-athletes on conduct and academics, and support a changing work environment, including travel and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree. Minimum of 3 years of NCAA Compliance related duties.
• Athletic background (high school or collegiate).
• Ability to establish rapport with student-athletes, coaching staff and university personnel.

Responsibilities

• Directs, coordinates, implements and evaluates all NCAA, SWAC and MSU compliance activities.
• Oversees day‑to‑day operations of the Compliance Office including data reporting and budgeting.
• Assists with staff training on software systems and compliance workshops; counsels student‑athletes on conduct, academics and participation.
• Supports travel, scheduling and required proficiency with Word/Excel and compliance tools.

Skills

NCAA compliance

Interpersonal skills

Data reporting capabilities

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

NCAA Compliance Assistant

NCAA Eligibility Center

Job description

Senior Associate Athletic Director for Compliance

Position Title Senior Associate Athletic Director for Compliance

Job Description

The Senior Associate Athletic Director for Compliance directs, coordinates, implements. facilitates, oversee and evaluate all facets of the Institution’s effort to comply with all NCAA , SWAC and Mississippi Valley State University rules and regulations necessary to maintain institutional control of the athletics program.

Responsible for the day‑to‑day operations of the Compliance Office to include data reporting of compliance activity of staff, updating NCAA , review and monitor the departmental budget.

Assist with training of staff with current software systems and compliance training/workshops. Effectively counsel student‑athletes on requirements for personal conduct, academic performance, and athletic participation, including good sportsmanship. Adapt to and support a changing work environment, work extended days and weekends, ability to operate an automobile, possession of a valid driver’s license, and an insurable driving record.

Travel by air or ground transportation, proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, NCAA Compliance Assistant, NCAA Eligibility Center, email. internet, fax and calculator.

Performs other related duties as assigned by the Athletic Director.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree. Minimum of 3 years of NCAA Compliance related duties or a combination of work study, internships, etc.

Athletic background (high school or collegiate)

Ability to establish good rapport and working relationships with student‑athletes, coaching staff, administration, university personnel and the general public.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree. Demonstrates administrative and public relations abilities

Physical Demands

Lifting, Carrying, Stooping, Bending, Kneeling, Squatting, Walking, Standing, Sitting, Climbing, Physical Coordination, Close and Distant Vision, Depth perception, hearing, cognitive ability, outdoor, wet and humid weather conditions are common to this job.

Posting Number

Posting Number SF933P

Open Date

Open Date 09/15/2026

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Supplemental Questions

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Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Transcripts
• Letter of Recommendation

Optional Documents