Assistant Director of Compliance

Job #042914Department Code31030-7013DepartmentAthletic ComplianceJob TitleAssistant Director of ComplianceLocationSyracuse, NYCampusSyracuse, NYCommitment to On-Campus Experience

Syracuse University is committed to delivering an exceptional student experience through vibrant, engaged campus communities. This position is based at the above campus location and requires regular in-person presence to support our students, collaborate with colleagues, and contribute to our thriving academic environment. Syracuse University values the collaboration, mentorship, and spontaneous connections that happen when our community works together on campus. Remote work arrangements are limited in accordance with University policy.

Pay Range"Commensurate w/ Experience"Pay Determination

Pay rates at Syracuse University are based on a combination of factors including, but not limited to, the job responsibilities; the candidate’s education, training, work experience and key competencies; the university’s strategic priorities; internal peer equity; applicable federal, state, local laws, grant funding and contractual requisites; and external market analyses.

Staff LevelS4FLSA StatusExemptHours

Standard University business hours
8:30am – 5:00pm (academic year)
8:00am – 4:30pm (summer)

Hours may vary based on operational needs.

Job TypeFull-timeUnionized Position CodeNot ApplicableJob Description

• The Assistant Director performs duties to ensure institutional compliance with department, institutional, state, federal, NCAA and ACC guidelines.

• Assists the Director for Compliance with the overall operations of athletics compliance including compliance-related projects and other administrative duties as assigned by the Director for Compliance or their designee.

• Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to coordination of day-to-day compliance activities; serve as liaison with multiple offices on campus; athletics, registrar, financial aid, housing, admissions; provide legislative and interpretive guidelines for institution; oversight of specific compliance components as noted in job responsibility section.

Education and Experience

• A bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree/Juris Doctor preferred.

• One year of experience in applying Division I NCAA rules and regulations at a Division I institution and actual experience with compliance and policy issues concerning the administration of intercollegiate athletics is required.

  Skills and Knowledge

  • Working knowledge of Compliance Assistant Software, LSDBi, Teamwork and recruiting software. Proficient in Microsoft Office.

  • Strong written and oral communication skills. Willing to work evening and weekend hours.

  Responsibilities

  • Main point of Contact for up to 4 sports to:

  • Perform initial eligibility assessments for prospective student-athletes

  • Provide interpretative answers to questions from coaches, staff, and student-athletes

  • Educate coaches and student- athletes on NCAA rules

  • Writes violation self-reports and NCAA waivers

  • Monitors incoming transfers

  • Processes Official/Unofficial Visits.

  • Tracks Contacts and Evals.

  • Oversees Recruiting Program.

  • Monitors Time Demands and CARA requirements.