Assistant Director of Compliance

Georgetown University comprises two unique campuses in the nation’s capital. With the Hilltop Campus located in the heart of the historic Georgetown neighborhood, and the Capitol Campus, just minutes from the U.S. Capitol and U.S. Supreme Court, Georgetown University offers rigorous academic programs, a global perspective, and unparalleled opportunities to engage with Washington, D.C. Our community is a close-knit group of remarkable individuals driven by intellectual inquiry, a commitment to social justice, and a shared dedication to making a difference in the world.

Job Overview

Under the direction of the Assistant Athletics Director for Compliance, the Assistant Director assists in coordinating, planning and organizing all phases of a Division I NCAA compliance program for 30 varsity sports, athletics and University staff, representatives of athletics interests and other outside constituencies. This involves education, monitoring and enforcement of University, Big East, Patriot League and NCAA rules and regulations. Responsibilities include: rules education, producing educational newsletter, initial and continuing eligibility certification, official/unofficial visits, National Letter of Intent, Student-Athlete Opportunity Fund, internal reviews, legislative reviews, and continued monitoring of NCAA certification.

Additional duties include, but are not limited to:

• Monitoring, recruiting, and playing practice season documents

• Completing NCAA forms, including, but not limited to, squad lists and sports sponsorship forms

• Working with the Athletics Business Office to review expenditures and ensure compliance with NCAA regulations

• Serves as primary department liaison for Housing Office, Admissions Office and Campus Bookstore

• Manages and distributes tasks for two office interns to ensure a mutually beneficial experience

• Assists in managing the NCAA self-reporting and student-athlete reinstatement process and NCAA academic and/or hardship waivers/extensions as needed.

Work Interactions

The Assistant Director of Compliance reports directly to the Associate Athletics Director for Compliance. The position works closely with the Sr. Associate Athletic Director for Internal Operations, head and assistant coaches and athletic administrators. Works with various campus constituencies, including the Office of Student Financial Services, University Registrar, Office of Admissions, Resident Life and the Book Store. This position interacts with various campus constituencies and the Georgetown community in implementing an effective compliance program.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 3-5 years of related experience required; Master’s or Law degree preferred

• Minimum of one year in NCAA Division I compliance environment – campus experience preferred

• Demonstrated proficiency with LSDBi, Eligibility Center and Compliance Assistant. Prefer experience with compliance software programs (e.g., ARMS, ACS, JumpForward, etc.)

• Manages a comprehensive program to ensure compliance with NCAA and other league regulations and policies, including initial and continuing eligibility.

• Investigates and reports violations, interprets rules, and educates students, coaches, department and institution administrators, and alumni about rules' implications. 

• Assists in developing additional compliance programs and policies. 

• Manages the conduct of audits and reviews to ensure adherence to all policies, procedures, rules, and regulations. 

• Recommends corrective action as necessary.

• Knowledge of University and Department philosophies, policies and regulations

• Strong organizational and time management skills

• Experience with PowerPoint, PhotoShop and Publisher is a plus

Work Mode Designation

This position has been designated as On-Campus. Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University.  Such review may necessitate a change to a position’s mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown University’s mode of work designations for staff and AAP positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources website: https://hr.georgetown.edu/mode-of-work-designation.