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FT Staff: Associate Athletics Director of Compliance (SWA)

Job Details

Description

Reporting to the Director of Athletics, this role is responsible for the overall direction and management of the Athletic Compliance Program. This position is will serve as the primary NCAA compliance officer with direct responsibility for coordinating and monitoring the athletics department's NCAA, conference, and institutional rules Athletic Compliance Program. Specific duties include: monitoring compliance systems, NCAA and CIAA rules education, rules interpretations, investigation of NCAA rules violations, and the administration of NCAA appeals, waivers and reports. Additional duties include administrating the National Letter of Intent program and NCAA Eligibility Center. This individual will also serve as departmental liaison to the Financial Aid, Registrar, and Admissions Departments. In addition, as the SWA, will assist the Athletics Director in educating individuals and acting as an advocate on issues important to students, coaches and staff. The position will also supervise the sports of bowling, softball and volleyball.

Essential Job Functions:

• Serve as a liaison to the admissions, financial aid, and registrar's offices
• Provide education and interpretation of NCAA rules, policies and regulations for students, coaches, athletic staff, and representatives of athletic interests
• Monitor and disseminate new NCAA legislation
• Assist with amateurism/agent oversight
• Assist with the preparation of NCAA squad lists, national letters of intent, and financial aid agreements
• Monitoring of academic, amateurism, eligibility, and financial aid rules of the NCAA, Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA), and Shaw University
• Monitor, audit, and review compliance forms, policies, and procedures
• Advises the Director of Athletics on major developments or challenges associated with the operation of the Athletic Compliance Program
• Serve as the athletic liaison to all community and civic organizations at all levels.
• Monitor official visits, ticket requests, phone logs, and contact/evaluation forms
• Assist with reporting of information required by the NCAA and CIAA
• Other duties as assigned. 

Essential Job Functions: Senior Woman Administrator

• Acts as a key decision-maker instrumentally involved with the athlet­ics department
• Participates on senior management team
• Strategizes ways to support and manage gender equity and Title IX plans and issues
• Advocates issues important to female and male student-athletes, coaches and staff
• Educates individuals on issues concerning both men and women
• Serves as a role model and resource for students-athletes, coaches, administrators and others
• Leads student-athletes in successfully balancing academics and ath­letics
• Reviews Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act Report and the Gender Equity Plan.
• Active member of key professional organizations
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor

Supervisory Responsibilities

Sports of Bowling, Softball and Volleyball

Minimum Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher learning or a related discipline.
• A minimum three years related work experience in Athletic Compliance administration or a related field; OR equivalent combination of training and experience which would provide similar knowledge and skills.
• Ability to work well with students, faculty, community, and media.
• Demonstrated understanding and strong commitment to cultural diversity.
• Demonstrated written and oral communication skills.
• Strong leadership skills
• Strong organizational skills.

Other Competencies

Must have a philosophy that is consistent with the Mission, Vision and Core Values of the organization.  Vision, commitment, and experience in achieving goals and pursuing excellence is critical; ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a dynamic and demanding environment. Must have strong verbal and written communication and organizational skills; proven ability to manage multiple complex assignments with sensitivity to deadlines, priorities, and changing circumstances; demonstrated professional work ethic and positive, problem-solving attitude. Must be able to read, write and speak fluently in English.

Candidates are responsible for their travel expenses.

Certificates, Licenses or Registrations

None

Physical Demands

Ability to sit or stand for up to 8 hours/day. Some lifting (up to 25 pounds occasionally), bending, and carrying.  Specific vision abilities include the ability to use close vision.  The employee is regularly required to talk and hear, and to use hands and fingers to handle or feel.

Qualifications

Education

Required

Bachelors or better.

Preferred

Masters or better.

Experience

Required

10 years:
Demonstrated extensive and successful experience in Athletics, higher education administration, and management.

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