Associate Athletics Director For Compliance

Job Summary
The Associate Athletics Director for Compliance is responsible for ensuring the Athletics Department staff, coaches, student-athletes, and supporters are aware of and abide by the rules and regulations set forth by the University, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), and other associated Conferences. This position also directly supervises the Compliance Office Staff and selected head coaches. In addition, this position is the liaison with the Managing Director, SARC, Student Conduct and Ethical Development, Bursar's Office, Student Enrollment Services, and the Faculty Athletics Representative.

Key Responsibilities
Provide vision and leadership in the development and administration of an effective program to ensure institutional control.
Lead and manage the Compliance team in decision-making and problem-solving situations.
Lead and mentor selected head coaches and their respective staff members in the direction and effective management of their programs (including fiscal, competitive, and development opportunities).
Oversight, tracking and distribution of initial and continuing athletics and academic eligibility status of all student-athletes.
Implementation and oversight of all compliance policy and monitoring efforts including amateurism, personnel, recruiting, eligibility, financial aid, playing and practice seasons, and awards and benefits.
Leads and coordinates investigations of known and/or alleged rules violations.
Submission of institutional feedback for all conference and NCAA legislative proposals.
Ensure all NCAA, conference and institutional reports, waivers and violations are submitted in a timely manner.
Oversight and management of compliance software.
Liaison with the Student Enrollment Services and Bursar's Office for all financial aid-related issues for student-athletes.
Liaison with the Student Conduct and Ethical Development department for all student-athlete code of conduct issues.
Liaison with the Managing Director, SARC to collaborate on Athletic Academic issues and success.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Extensive and in-depth knowledge of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and NCAA Eligibility Center policies and processes; Specific knowledge to ensure incoming student-athletes, transfer student-athletes and auxiliary rosters are eligible to participate in intercollegiate athletics by meeting NCAA and Conference eligibility requirements
Ability to conduct meetings, establish record keeping protocol and organize record keeping protocol
Effective management skills required to supervise selected men's and women's sport coaches and their respective coaching staffs, including assistance with required game management responsibilities for home events
Ability to work effectively with donors and Booster Clubs to educate and direct involvement in fundraising activities
Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and appropriately handle sensitive communications with students, employees and external agencies
Demonstrated ability to mediate conflicts and provide dispute resolution in a fair and objective manner
Demonstrated ability to interpret technical procedures or regulations as well as CSU and university policies and procedures
Demonstrated ability to establish positive working relationships with students, faculty, administrators, and staff
Ability to communicate effectively NCAA rules and regulations governing recruiting, amateurism, awards and benefits, playing and practice seasons, and sports camps and clinics

Required Qualifications
Master's Degree
Five years of progressive experience in the oversight of NCAA athletic compliance and supervision/management within division I college athletics

Preferred Qualifications
Juris Doctor/Master of Legal Studies
Five to seven years of progressive experience in the oversight of NCAA Athletic Compliance and supervision/management within college athletics
Collegiate student services background and in-depth knowledge

Compensation
Classification: Administration II
Anticipated Hiring Range: $8,334/month - $9,167/month
CSU Salary Range: $4,812/month - $15,449/month

San José State University offers employees a comprehensive benefits package typically worth 30-35% of your base salary. For more information on programs available, please see the Employee Benefits Summary .

Application Procedure
Click Apply Now to complete the SJSU Online Employment Application and attach the following documents:
Resume
Letter of Interest

All applicants must apply within the specified application period:July 17, 2024 through July 23, 2024. This position is open until filled; however, applications received after screening has begun will be considered at the discretion of the university.

Contact Information
University Personnel
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408-924-2252

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Additional Information
Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. SJSU will issue a contingent offer of employment to the selected candidate, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was offered the position on a contingent basis.

The standard background check includes: criminal check, employment, and education verification. Depending on the position, a motor vehicle and/or credit check may be required. All background checks are conducted through the university's third-party vendor, Accurate Background. Some positions may also require fingerprinting. SJSU will pay all costs associated with this procedure. Evidence of required degree(s) or certification(s) will be required at time of hire.

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Equal Employment Statement
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