Central State University · 2 months ago
Associate AD Internal Operations
Wilberforce, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$70K/yr - $70K/yr
2+ years expCentral State University Athletics seeks an experienced and dynamic professional to join their leadership team as the Associate Athletic Director for Internal Operations & Compliance. This leadership role integrates compliance oversight with strategic internal operations for efficiency and risk management.
EducationHigher EducationUniversities
Responsibilities
Organize and administer the Department of Athletics’ NCAA compliance program
Certify student-athlete eligibility and monitor recruiting, NIL, financial aid, and practice regulations
Develop and implement NCAA rules education for coaches, staff, student-athletes, and institutional personnel
Conduct investigations into potential violations and maintain compliance monitoring systems
Oversee policies and procedures related to amateurism, eligibility, recruiting, and financial aid
Manage the transfer portal process and ensure adherence to NCAA and conference guidelines
Complete NCAA reporting
Assist in managing the day-to-day operations of the Department of Athletics
Provide strategic leadership in department policies, budget management, and sport administration
Work collaboratively with Human Resources for athletic department hiring processes
Oversee scholarship management in coordination with Financial Aid and the Athletic Director
Represent the athletics department in conference and national meetings, committees, and university functions
Serve as a key liaison to campus departments, ensuring alignment of operations and compliance
Lead staff development and training programs, including professional development for coaches and administrators
Oversee assigned sports and provide direct support to coaches and student-athletes
Assist in the development of programming focused on student-athlete academic success, NIL education, and peak performance
Collaborate with Student Success staff to implement support initiatives for student-athletes
Foster an environment that promotes equity, inclusion, and belonging for all student-athletes
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required; master's degree preferred
Minimum of 2-5 years of experience in NCAA compliance
Deep knowledge of NCAA rules, regulations, and best practices
Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
Ability to work effectively with coaches, student-athletes, university staff, and external stakeholders
Must have the ability to operate a university vehicle and possess a valid driver's license
Preferred
Experience in policy development, risk management, and operational oversight preferred
Company
Central State University
Central State University is a school in Wilberforce.
501-1000 employees
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2025 (11)
2024 (9)
2023 (8)
2022 (6)
2021 (2)
2020 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$17.36MKey Investors
Ohio Department of Higher EducationNational Institute of Food and AgricultureU.S. Department of Transportation
2025-04-01Grant· $0.2M
2023-08-02Grant· $1.6M
2023-03-30Grant· $15M
Leadership Team
Arletha McSwain-Ph.D.
Chief Online Learning Officer
Kimberly Jones
Director Of Strategic Partnerships and External Affairs
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