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Area of Responsibility
Compliance
Type
Full-Time
Location
San Diego, California

Compliance Coordinator

San Diego State UniversityFull-TimeSan Diego, CA

Position Summary

Under the supervision and direction of the Assistant Athletic Director of Compliance and the Deputy Athletics Director, Student-Athlete Experience, the Compliance Coordinator will assist the Athletics Compliance Office primarily with its monitoring efforts and with rules education.  This includes assisting with monitoring of playing and practice seasons, awards and benefits, complimentary admissions, camps, and clinics, and outside competition. The position will assist in preparing rules educational materials and with the coordination of compliance educational presentations for coaches, staff, student-athletes, and be the compliance liaison for multiple sports.

This is a full-time (1.0 time-base), benefits eligible, temporary position anticipated to end on June 30, 2025, with the possibility of reappointment. This position is designated non-exempt under FLSA and is eligible for overtime compensation. Standard SDSU work hours are Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., but may vary based on operational needs.

The individual hired into this role will work on campus at SDSU in San Diego.

Department Summary

The Department of Athletics, utilizing the services of over 150 employees, is responsible for the intercollegiate athletics program at San Diego State University.  Currently, there are 18 sport programs, approximately 550 student-athletes, and 17 offices in the department.  The offices include the following:  The Aztec Club/Development, Administration, Athletic Medicine, Business Office, Compliance, Communications, External Corporate Sales, Equipment, Event Management/Facilities and Operations, Human Resources, Information Technology, Marketing, Strength and Conditioning, Student-Athlete Academic Support Services, Ticket Office, and Video.

The Compliance Office’s mission is based on four pillars:  Education, Interpretation, Enforcement, and Oversight.

  • Education - Foster a culture and commitment to compliance by ensuring coaches, student-athletes, Athletics Department staff and university constituents have a clear understanding of the rules.  Utilize a variety of methods and make learning the rules a positive experience.  Ultimately, each person is responsible for adherence to the rules. 

  • Interpretation - Assist constituents (student-athletes, coaches, Athletics Department staff, University staff, and representatives of athletics interests) in accomplishing their goals within the rules.  Determine permissible activities utilizing resources including NCAA and conference manuals, interpretations and case precedent as well as contacts at the conference and NCAA offices.  Maintain an open door/open access policy whereby coaches, staff, and other constituents are able to seek rules interpretations from the Compliance Office before they act.  

  • Oversight – Establish and maintain comprehensive systems to protect and assist coaches, student-athletes, the Athletics Department, and the University in following the rules.  Monitor the systems and those who use them. Continually evaluate and seek to improve the efficacy of systems.  

  • Enforcement - Create an environment where allegations, investigations, and self-reports can be processed in a prompt fashion and comfortably discussed in a confidential manner.  Review facts to determine whether a violation occurred, review precedent to determine the appropriate penalties to impose, and self-report all violations to appropriate constituencies.

For more information regarding the Athletics department, click here.

Education and Experience

Entry to this classification requires a fully functional knowledge of and skill in standard office procedures and practices, as well as an ability to understand and operate in a variety of organizational structures. Additionally, incumbents are expected to have a thorough knowledge of English grammar, spelling, and punctuation and be able to clearly communicate orally and in writing. Some positions may require a knowledge of business mathematics beyond basic arithmetic. The ability to use and quickly learn new office support technology systems and software packages is also a prerequisite.

These qualifications would normally be obtained through a high school program, technical/vocational program, or their equivalents combined with several years of related office work experience.

Key Qualifications

  • Attention to detail.

  • Experience with writing correspondence.

  • Basic knowledge of NCAA, conference, and SDSU rules, especially in the area of recruiting.  

  • Previous experience as an NCAA student-athlete.  

  • Experience with NCAA’s LSDBi and RSRO systems preferred.

  • Ability to organize and plan work and projects. 

  • Ability to create and maintain a database, track information, and report statistics.

  • Ability to communicate effectively, both written and orally, with a broad spectrum of people.

Licenses/Certifications Required

  • Valid California ID within 10 days of hire.

Compensation and Benefits

Starting salary upon appointment is not expected to exceed $3,938 per month. 

Salary placement is determined by the education, experience, and qualifications the candidate brings to the position, internal equity, and the hiring department’s fiscal resources.

San Diego State University offers a rich benefits package that constitutes a major portion of total compensation.

Supplemental Information

Initial review of the required application materials, including cover letters and resumes, will begin on July 23, 2024. To receive full consideration, apply by July 22, 2024. The position will remain open until filled.