Assistant Athletic Director of Compliance

Duties and Responsibilities of the Position:

1.      Assist with day-to-day operations of the Office of Athletics Compliance.

2.      Oversee the institution’s initial eligibility process (academic and amateurism) for prospective student-athletes intending to enroll at the institution; will be the primary liaison for NCAA Eligibility Center;

3.      Monitor the athletics certification progress-toward-degree process for all student-athletes and;

4.      Coordinate the preparation of the NCAA squad lists, Big 12 Conference Eligibility Report, and Big 12 Conference Participation report;

5.      Oversee the process in approving prospects for publicity;

6.      Conduct transfer transcript evaluations in conjunction with SASS and Admissions/Registrar offices; while serving as the liaison to these departments and providing routine compliance education for their staff for all issues related to eligibility and NCAA compliance

7.      Oversee the transfer process, including serving as the liaison for the NCAA Transfer Portal and leading communication with student-athletes and coaches regarding the transfer process;

8.      Oversee the Campus Sexual Violence process, including serving as the liaison to the campus Title IX Coordinator, ensuring Conduct Attestations & Statements of Good Conduct are on file for each student-athlete, and coordinating with the Campus Sexual Violence committee as issues arise;

9.      Serve as compliance staff liaison to one or more sport programs, including providing monthly rules education to assigned program(s); providing interpretations related to questions about NCAA legislation; and handling all aspects of sport program compliance efforts (excluding financial aid); Research and provide interpretations and clarifications of NCAA, Big 12 and Institutional rules and regulations;

10.   As a member of the KU compliance staff, assist with day-to-day responsibilities related to an effective compliance department including education, enforcement, and monitoring. 

11. Assist with other assignments or tasks as assigned by the Deputy AD or Associate Athletics Director for Compliance.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university;

• Minimum of 5 years NCAA Compliance full-time employment;

• Computer literacy and expertise, knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite;

• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks with competing deadlines and work effectively with frequent interruptions;

• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and solutions focused approach to challenges and improvements;

• Demonstrated ability to utilize good judgment in the interpretation and application of policies and procedures and to exercise discretion in confidential matters is essential;

• Must possess a strong sense of initiative and independent judgment, and a willingness to be flexible in managing changing priorities;

• Ability to work well both independently and in collaboration with staff as a team member. Positive attitude and customer service orientation;

• Outstanding verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.

Preferred

• 5 years of NCAA Compliance full-time employment at a Division I institution

Work Environment

This job operates in both a professional office environment and outside at athletics-related events, including inclement weather. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as laptop computers and various digital devices, including, but not limited to:  cell phone, printer, copy machine, and other related devices. This job requires flexibility and adaptability in schedule and the ability to perform job related duties on short notice.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to speak and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. This position may require frequent bending, moving, lifting, and carrying material weighing up to 25 pounds; standing up to eight hours each day; and working in all weather conditions.

Travel

Occasional travel may be expected for this position.

Hours of Work

This is a full-time position.  Days and hours of work will vary based on the needs of the position. Early morning, evening and weekend work may be required.