Required Education and Experience:
· Bachelor’s degree in Sport Administration, Law, or a related field. Master’s Degree preferred.
· Minimum of 5 years of experience in NCAA compliance, preferably at the Division I level.
Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities/Competencies:
· Extremely organized, self-starter, intrinsically motivated.
· Strong interpersonal, organizational, and leadership skills.
· Strong ability to communicate effectively through both oral and written channels.
· Ability to work collaboratively with Conference staff, administrators, coaches, student-athletes, and external partners.
· Strong problem-solving abilities.
· Ability to exercise sound judgement to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
· Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects with meticulous attention to detail and strict adherence to deadlines.
· Ability to lead and facilitate group meetings.
· Comprehensive knowledge of Division I intercollegiate athletics, NCAA rules, regulations, and governance structures.
· Experience with assisting coaches and administrators with understanding and interpreting NCAA and conference rules and regulations.
· Experience in student-athlete development, wellness and academic programming.
Key Responsibilities:
NCAA Compliance:
· Serve as the Conference’s primary contact for all NCAA compliance-related inquiries and issues.
· Assist member schools in understanding and interpreting NCAA and Conference rules and regulations.
· Monitor and communicate NCAA legislative trends and changes to Conference administrators.
· Provide ongoing rules education and materials to member institutions on NCAA compliance and Conference governance.
· Ensure all Conference Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) activities are compliant with NCAA regulations.
· Serve as the primary liaison to the Conference’s Compliance & Sportsmanship Committee and the compliance administrators.
· Serve as the contact for NCAA and Conference rules violations.
· Process NCAA and Conference waivers.
· Conduct regular compliance reviews on member campuses to ensure adherence to NCAA standards.
· Ensure member schools have satisfied all NCAA and Conference attestations.
· Serve as the primary liaison to the Conference’s contracted sports wagering monitoring service.
Conference Governance:
· Serve as the primary liaison for Conference governance issues.
· Manage and interpret Conference bylaws.
· Coordinate with member institutions to ensure consistent application of Conference policies and procedures.
· Oversee the administration of the Conference's NCAA committee appointments.
· Oversee and update the Conference’s policies and procedures manual and related documents.
Student-Athlete Development:
· Serve as the primary liaison to the MAAC Student-athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC).
·Responsible for facilitating SAAC meetings and assisting with the implementation of initiatives.
· Serve as the primary liaison to the Conference’s Health & Wellness Committee and the athletic trainers.
· Serve as the primary liaison to the Conference’s Faculty Athletics Representatives (FARs) and academic administrators.
· Organize and conduct annual Conference events, promoting excellence in academics, health and wellness and personal development among student-athletes.
· Coordinate the Conference’s annual Student-athlete academic awards.
Administrative Duties:
· Collaborate with the Commissioner and Conference leadership on strategic planning and policy development related to compliance and student-athlete development.
· Plan and coordinate meetings with the Compliance & Sportsmanship Committee, compliance administrators, FARs, academic administrators, SAAC, Health & Wellness Committee and athletic trainers.
· Maintain accurate records and documentation related to compliance activities.
· Represent the Conference at NCAA and other professional meetings and events as needed.
· Assist with Conference and NCAA championship administration.
·Perform other duties, including Commissioner delegated projects and championship support, as assigned.
Reporting Structure:
· Reports directly to the Commissioner.
· Supervises the Director of Sport Administration and Compliance.
Salary:
· Commensurate with experience.
Benefits:
· Comprehensive no cost medical insurance for employee.
· Comprehensive no cost dental and vision insurance for employee.
· 403(b) retirement plan with an 8% contribution from the Conference.
· Accrual of 20 days annual vacation time, in addition to five wellness days each year.
· 22 paid holidays in the 2024-25 academic year.
· Half-day Fridays in the summer from Memorial Day to Labor Day.
· Monthly cell phone reimbursement.
Working Conditions:
· This position is based at the Conference Office.
· This position requires the ability to travel and work non-traditional hours, weekends, nights and holidays.
Application Process:
· A letter of application, resume and a list of at least three professional references should be sent via email to employment@maac.org.
· Since there are multiple jobs open at the Conference office, please list the job title and candidates’ name in the subject line of the email.
· The MAAC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and conducts background checks on all final candidates.
About the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC):
Headquartered in Edison, New Jersey, the Conference office is conveniently located just 30 miles from New York City, 25 miles from the Jersey Shore, and 15 miles from Newark Liberty International Airport. With 13 institutions strongly bound by the sound principles of quality and integrity in academics and excellence in athletics, the MAAC is in its 44th year of competition during the 2024-25 academic year. Current conference members include: Canisius University, Fairfield University, Iona University, Manhattan College, Marist College, Merrimack College, Mount St. Mary’s University, Niagara University, Quinnipiac University, Rider University, Sacred Heart University, Saint Peter’s University, and Siena College.
This job description outlines the essential duties and responsibilities of the Associate Commissioner of Compliance & Student-Athlete Development and is not intended to be an exhaustive list. The Conference Office reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs.