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Northwestern University · 3 days ago

Compliance Assistant Athletics

Evanston, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$57K/yr - $59K/yr

1+ years exp

Northwestern University is seeking a Compliance Assistant Athletics who will report to the Senior Associate Athletic Director for Compliance & Regulatory Affairs. The role involves assisting with the education and enforcement of NCAA, CSC, and Big Ten rules and regulations for student-athletes, coaches, and staff, while providing compliance support to assigned sports programs.

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Responsibilities

Monitor and advice on all aspects of NCAA, CSC and Big Ten rules for a subset of assigned sports, providing rules education, rules interpretations and other necessary services to coaches, support staff, and student-athletes in each program and to external constituents, where applicable

Oversee and direct the Athletics Compliance Office framework for monitoring Initial Eligibility, Recruiting Activity and Playing and Practice Season and other assigned areas of regulation, as necessary

Conduct and support audits and internal reviews of assigned areas to protect against systemic violations

Maintain documentation and files/records for the Athletics Compliance Office, ensuring that all required NCAA, CSC and Big Ten documentation is up-to-date and preserved according to the institution’s document retention policy

Complete and submit requests for waivers of NCAA, Big Ten or CSC rules, where necessary

Travel with the institution's sports programs to select away and postseason competition, as necessary

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

NCAA compliance knowledgeAthletics compliance experienceCompliance software proficiencyOrganizational skillsWork under stressVerbal communicationWritten communicationTime management

Required

Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree; OR appropriate combination of education and experience

Minimum 1-year experience in a collegiate athletics department as a coach or administrator

Professional verbal and written communication skills

Strong organizational and time management skills

Ability to work in a dynamic fast paced environment and manage stressful situations

Willingness and ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays

Preferred

Master's degree or higher preferred

Experience working in an athletics compliance office

Experience with Compliance Assistant, ARMS, Teamworks, CAPS, and NIL Go software

Benefits

Meaningful, competitive, high-quality health care plans

Retirement benefits

Tuition discounts

Comprehensive programs and services to help you and your family navigate life’s challenges and opportunities

Flexible work arrangements

Programs to help you locate and pay for quality, affordable childcare and senior/adult care

Employee career development

Tools and resources for developing your professional potential or continuing your formal education

Company

Northwestern University

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Northwestern University is a private research and teaching university that offers academic programs across various fields of study. It is a sub-organization of Northwestern Athletics.

Founded in 1851

Evanston, Illinois, USA

5001-10000 employees