Associate Director, Athletic Compliance and Academic Services

Job Title

Associate Director, Athletic Compliance and Academic Services

Essential Job Functions

• Coordinates, conducts and maintains a comprehensive recruiting monitoring system
• Reviews and approves all coach reimbursement requests and financial documents from the business office
• Researches, prepares and presents rules interpretations for coaches, staff, student-athletes and the general public
• Assists with rules education for coaches, staff, student-athletes, parents, university staff, boosters and the general public
• Coordinates academic services for student-athletes
• Monitors class schedules, grades and student-athlete academic progress toward degree
• Works with student-athletes, coaches and the Office of Student Records on all add/drop requests
• Maintains accurate and complete student-athlete and department files, including a Compliance manual
• Monitors and manages continuing eligibility/satisfactory progress in regard to academic compliance with University, SWAC and NCAA rules
• Provides sports supervision for assigned sports
• Other related duties, as assigned

Qualifications

• Master's degree in student services, counseling, education, social work or related field
• Two (2) years' experience in NCAA Division I Athletic Compliance

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of relevant higher education laws, including FERPA, Title IX, and Clery Act

• Knowledge of NCAA Bylaws, especially Bylaws 13, 14, 15, and 17

• Knowledge of the retention process

• Proficient computer skills, including use of Microsoft Office Suite

• Proficiency in social media as communication tool

• Excellent communication skills, verbal, written and interpersonal

• Excellent teaching, organizational and time management skills

• Excellent supervisory skills

• Ability to work independently, with limited supervision

• Ability to make decisions-based on factual evidence and observation

• Ability to use multiple techniques to help students develop study, learning and testing skills

• Ability to work with students who are dealing with various learning difficulties

• Ability to intervene when students fall behind their peers academically

• Ability to prioritize assignments

• Ability to work cooperatively within a team environment