Director of Compliance

Description:

The University of Wyoming (UW) is accepting applications for a Director of Compliance. The primary responsibility of this position is to assist the Associate Athletics Director for Compliance & Olympic Sports in running the day-to-day operations of the compliance unit. The projected start date for this position is July 1, 2025. The position will remain open until filled. This is a full-time (12 month), benefited position.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

·         Participates in the design and substance of UW’s NCAA Compliance program. This position collaborates with the Compliance Staff to plan and develop athletic compliance objectives and content.

·         Will assist with developing, updating, and managing the disbursement, interpretation, and application of athletics compliance rules, regulations, UW and Mountain West Conference policies and procedures, as assigned.

·         Assists with the recruiting monitoring efforts such as official and unofficial visits, recruiting activity logs, and other recruiting activities.

·         Assists with implementation of a comprehensive NCAA rules education program for coaches, staff, and student-athletes.

·         Will be responsible for the certification of NCAA academic eligibility for all student-athletes.

·         Will coordinate all APR/GSR related issues (e.g. data entry, analyses, projections, waivers, etc.).

·         Maintains thorough knowledge of university academic programming for application to NCAA progress towards degree regulations.

·         Maintains thorough knowledge of and adheres to all applicable University, conference and NCAA rules and regulations.

·         Assists with other duties/projects as assigned/directed.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required.

• Working knowledge of Division 1 NCAA rules and regulations (1 year experience required).

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, exceptional writing skills required, attention to detail, ability to multi-task. 

• Exposure to a NCAA based recruiting/monitoring software (Teamworks).

Preferred Qualifications:

• J.D. or masters in related field preferred.

• Ability to analyze and address problems using reasoning and the interpretation and application of theories and principles to develop and recommend alternatives and best courses of action.

• Ability to understand the demands of an athletic environment and to ensure institutional compliance to specific rules and regulations (e.g. NCAA, Mountain West Conference).

• Strong computer skills with proficiency using standard office software (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite).

• Ability to work under time sensitive deadlines.

• Knowledge of or ability to learn University of Wyoming, Athletic Department, and MWC rules and regulations.  

Salary will be commensurate with experience.

Review of resumes and applications will begin immediately. While applications will be accepted until the position is filled, interested applicants are encouraged to submit materials by May 11, 2025, to receive full consideration.

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Hiring Statement:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please contact us at 307-766-2377 or email jobapps@uwyo.edu.