Director for Compliance and Governance

Reports To: Senior Associate Commissioner for Compliance and Governance  

Summary 

Reporting to the Senior Associate Commissioner for Compliance and Governance, this role  supports the Conference's governance, compliance, and legislative affairs functions including  NCAA/CSC rules interpretations, legislative tracking, waiver administration, and membership  education. The ideal candidate brings NCAA rules and governance experience, excels in a fast paced environment, and communicates technical information effectively to a broad range of  stakeholders. 

Primary Responsibilities 

Governance and Legislative Affairs 

▪ Assist with the administration of the Atlantic 10 governance structure, including conference  committees, working groups, and sport-specific governance initiatives. 

▪ Monitor NCAA and CSC governance activities, including proposals, legislative concepts,  and policy discussions. 

▪ Track NCAA sport oversight committee agendas and prepare summaries and briefing  materials for conference staff and membership.  

▪ Coordinate the collection and dissemination of member feedback on NCAA legislative  proposals. 

Compliance and Rules Education 

▪ Research and provide interpretations of NCAA, CSC, and Atlantic 10 legislation.  ▪ Develop and deliver compliance education programming.  

▪ Coordinate regular meetings and educational opportunities for institutional compliance  administrators. 

▪ Maintain compliance resources, manuals, forms, and educational materials. ▪ Monitor emerging trends and issues affecting Division I. 

Waivers and Legislative Relief 

▪ Serve as a conference resource regarding NCAA and Conference waiver processes. ▪ Assist institutions with waiver submissions and supporting documentation. ▪ Track waiver requests, outcomes, and legislative relief trends. 

▪ Maintain records related to conference-administered waiver processes.

College Sports Commission and Student-Athlete Affairs 

▪ Support conference responsibilities related to College Sports Commission rules and  regulations. 

Membership Services and Administrative Support 

▪ Assist with coordination of meeting logistics, agendas, and materials. 

▪ Prepare reports, presentations, and communications for conference administrators and  member institutions. 

▪ Assist with special projects and strategic initiatives as assigned. 

This job description is not an exhaustive list of all functions that the employee may be required to  perform, and the employee may be requested to perform additional functions and other duties as  assigned.

Qualifications 

Required 

▪ Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution. 

▪ Minimum of one to three years of experience in NCAA Division I compliance, governance,  athletics administration, or a related field. 

▪ Demonstrated knowledge of NCAA legislation, governance processes, and compliance  operations. 

▪ Strong written and verbal communication skills. 

▪ Excellent organizational, analytical, and project management abilities. 

▪ Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously. 

▪ Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and NCAA compliance systems. 

Preferred 

▪ Master's degree, Juris Doctor, or other advanced degree. 

▪ Experience working in a Division I conference office or NCAA national office.

Key Competencies 

▪ Strategic thinking and problem solving. 

▪ Strong analytical and research skills. 

▪ Exceptional attention to detail. 

▪ Ability to communicate complex regulatory concepts to diverse audiences. ▪ Sound judgment and decision-making. 

▪ Collaborative approach and commitment to excellence. 

▪ Professionalism, integrity, and confidentiality. 

Working Environment  

▪ Office-based environment with occasional travel to conference meetings, championships,  NCAA meetings, and member institutions. 

▪ Ability to work evenings and weekends as necessary to support conference operations and  events. 

▪ Some remote work on occasion. 

  

Application Procedure 

Interested and qualified applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and list of three references  electronically to employment@atlantic10.org with COMPLIANCE noted in the subject line. Review of  applicants will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Applicants will only be contacted  if finalist for position. No phone calls please. The Atlantic 10 Conference is an equal opportunity employer  committed to fostering a culture of equality, inclusion and fairness — each foundational to our core values.  We strive to create a diverse environment where each employee is encouraged to bring their unique ideas,  backgrounds and experiences to the workplace. 

 About the Atlantic 10 Conference 

The Atlantic 10Conference was founded in 1975 and consists of 14 diverse members across eight states and  Washington, D.C. The mission of the Atlantic 10 is to provide an enhanced student-athlete experience through 23  nationally competitive championship sports. The basketball-centric conference is committed to integrity, educational excellence and providing quality equitable championship experiences for its student-athletes, coaches, and support  staff. The membership consists of Davidson College, the University of Dayton, Duquesne University, Fordham University,  George Mason University, The George Washington University, La Salle University, Loyola University Chicago, University of Rhode Island, University of Richmond, St. Bonaventure University, Saint Joseph’s University, Saint Louis University  and Virginia Commonwealth University. For more information, visit www.atlantic10.com.