Assistant Athletic Director, Compliance jobs in Kentucky

Western Kentucky University, a member of Conference USA and a Football Bowl Subdivision NCAA member institution, seeks to hire an individual for the position of Director of Compliance. This is a 12-month, full-time position. This position will report directly to the Senior Associate Athletics Director of Compliance and Student Affairs. Applicants must have a commitment to and responsibility for adhering to all rules and regulations of WKU, Conference USA and the NCAA.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

The following duties are customary for this position, but are not to be construed as all-inclusive. Duties may be added, deleted, and assigned based on management discretion and institutional needs.

• Monitor academic, amateurism, eligibility and financial aid rules of the NCAA, Conference USA, and Western Kentucky University.
  • Evaluate transcripts for incoming freshmen and transfer student-athletes
  • Monitor and assist with the progress of prospective student-athletes through the NCAA Eligibility Center process
  • Maintain records of student-athletes outside competition, employment, and other activities related to their amateurism status
• Serve as the primary liaison for the Athletic Compliance Office with one or more of the following campus departments: Admissions, Financial Aid, Registrar's Office.
  • Monitor and assist with the progress of prospective student-athletes through the institutional admissions process
  • Coordinate receipt and distribution of student-athlete transcripts and student records as needed for eligibility and/or waiver purposes
  • Monitor student accounts as it pertains to athletic and institutional scholarships.
• Serve as a primary Athletics Compliance Office contact/liaison for specific sports (determined by the Senior Associate Athletic Director of Compliance) related to all areas of NCAA rules and regulations.
• Interpret and provide education to students, coaches, athletic staff and representatives of athletics interest on NCAA rules, policies and regulations.
  • Coordinate and conduct educational sessions with pertinent parties as needed
  • Provide rules interpretations to coaches and staff as needed
• Oversee, audit, and review compliance forms, policies, and procedures.
• Monitor new NCAA legislation.
• Report information required by the NCAA and Conference USA.
• Participate with amateurism/agents oversight.
• Participate in the preparation of NCAA squad lists, national letters of intent and financial aid agreements.
• Oversight and training of office student workers/GAs/interns and support staff.
• Special projects as assigned by the Senior Associate Athletics Director for Compliance.

Knowledge and Skills Considered Essential for Success:

• Experience with NCAA waivers, monitoring, and international student eligibility.
• Experience working with NCAA Eligibility Center and Compliance Assistant.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Must be able to make decisions independently without oversight from supervisors.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive situations with tact and diplomacy.
• Must be able to use Microsoft Office.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Must be self-motivated and team-oriented.
• Excellent organization, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Must be willing and able to work evenings and weekends.
• Must be willing to travel on an occasional basis.
• The duties and responsibilities of this position must be performed in a competent manner following the highest standards for leadership, professionalism, integrity, accountability, responsibility, cooperation and customer service.

• Bachelor's degree
• At least two years of working experience in a NCAA athletic compliance office (a Master's degree or higher can substitute for one year of experience).
• Working knowledge of NCAA rules, LSDBi and CA software.

Kentucky state law requires all public institutions of postsecondary education to conduct pre-employment criminal background checks to determine suitability for employment.

Western Kentucky University (WKU) is committed to a policy and practice of providing equal employment and educational opportunities to all individuals. In accordance with Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Revised 1992, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, no form of discrimination or harassment will be tolerated at WKU on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, creed, religion, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, marital status, age, uniformed services, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, or physical or mental disability in admission to career and technical education programs and/or activities, or employment practices.

Persons with disabilities, who need reasonable accommodations to participate in the application and/or selection process, should notify the office of Institutional Equity. To request an accommodation, report a complaint, or ask questions regarding WKU's Discrimination and Harassment Policy (#0.2040), please contact Ms. Ena Demir, Executive Director/Title IX Coordinator via email at ena.demir@wku.edu or by phone at (270) 745-6867. Ms. Demir is also responsible for coordinating the University's response to complaints related to sex and gender harassment. Additional information regarding Title IX is accessible via WKU's https://www.wku.edu/titleix/ website.

Information concerning educational programs offered by WKU are provided at: http://www.wku.edu/atwku/academics.php

For information related to job postings, please email employment@wku.edu.