Assistant Athletics Director – Athletic Compliance

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Statesboro Campus – Statesboro, GA

Athletic Compliance Services

The Assistant Athletic Director – Athletic Compliance provides support to the daily function of the Athletic Compliance office. Reporting to the Senior Associate Athletics Director – Compliance, this position performs activities to assist coaches, student-athletes, staff members and others with understanding and adhering to rules, regulations, policies, and procedures of the University, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and the Sun Belt Conference. This position will primarily be responsible for oversight of the eligibility certification process to ensure student-athletes comply with progress-toward-degree regulations (Bylaw 14), financial aid (Bylaw 15), and National Letters of intent or institutional financial aid processes. Additionally, this position will work in coordination with the Senior Associate Athletics Director of Compliance to provide rules education to student-athletes and staff and monitor all other compliance processes.

• Manages the creation, facilitation, and distribution of all financial aid documentation both external to and internally within the University for the Department of Athletics – to include National Letters of Intent for Georgia Southern Athletics
• Serves as primary liaison to Financial Aid, Registrars’, International Office, and Admission’s office as necessary
• Monitors each sport’s playing and practice season calendar to ensure compliance with NCAA rules pertaining to NCAA Bylaw 17
• Assists with the utilization and continued development of ARMs Software
• Trains coaches, athletes, and staff how to use ARMS software for financial aid and academic purposes
• Manages student-athlete employment monitoring and approval
• Oversees student-athlete outside competition requests and education efforts
• Oversees the camps and clinics request and approval process for the department
• Process NCAA waivers as appropriate
• Ensures all assigned tasks are in compliance with department, University, NCAA, regulations
• Conduct and assure the timely investigation, resolution and self-reporting of NCAA and Conference rules violations, as they may occur
• Manages oversight of all certifications of eligibility review, tracking and oversight in cooperation with the athletics academic staff, the Faculty Athletics representative and the Registrar’s office
• Reviews and updates compliance policies and procedures as needed
• Maintains current knowledge of trends and changes related to compliance in intercollegiate athletics
• Assists the Senior Associate Athletics Director of Compliance with completion of NCAA Mandatory reports and attestations along with other report data
• Assist with educational efforts within the Athletic Compliance office
• Develops and distributes effective compliance related materials
• Oversees data management of all Compliance Assistant (CAi) for athletics
• Maintains and submits squad lists as necessary
• Assists with the provision of interpretive guidance in alignment with NCAA, Sun Belt Conference, regulations for coaches, student-athletes, and staff
• Analyzes NCAA, Big South Conference, Southern Conference, and Coastal Carolina Swimming Association rules and regulations to develop procedures for implementation and ensure compliance
• Assists with the training of coaches, athletes, and staff on use of compliance software

Educational Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university.

Required Experience

• Two (2) or more years of related work experience

Preferred Educational Qualifications

• Master’s Degree or Juris Doctorate

Preferred Experience

• Experience using ARMS and all NCAA software applications (RSRO, Transfer Portal, Academic Portal, LSDBi, Compliance Assistant)

$50,000 – $65,000

This is an exempt position paid on a monthly basis.

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Two (2) Professional References

ABILITIES

• Consistently exhibit engaging customer service
• Ability to support various constituencies served by the University
• Proven proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office, Google, and/or applications as required for specific position
• Ability to relate well with athletic staff and student-athletes
• Ability to communicate professionally and effectively to all groups through both oral and written channels
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
• Ability to demonstrate tact, a positive attitude, courtesy and discretion in interactions with those associated with athletic programs, including student athletes, coaches, officials, trainers, university faculty and staff, and the public
• Ability to work independently as well as function effectively in a team and within a diverse group of people
• Ability to exercise good judgment in complex and new situations

KNOWLEDGE

• Adhere to University policies and procedures to meet Institutional goals and support University’s mission for student success
• Maintain knowledge of trends and changes related to compliance in intercollegiate athletics

SKILLS

• Effective communication (verbal and written), organizational and human relations skills
• Excellent attention to detail skills

Februrary 29, 2024

Application review may begin on February 5, 2024.

For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact the Department of Human Resources by phone at (912) 478-6947 or by email at [email protected] .

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Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with Georgia Southern University, as determined by Georgia Southern University in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.
Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, to the statutes, rules and regulations of this institution and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request.
Legally authorized to work in the United States for the duration of employment without assistance from the University.
Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation.
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• Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation
• Work generally performed in office environment
• Occasional travel required
• This is not a supervisory position
• This position will not be required to drive
• This role is not considered a position of trust

• Standard + Education