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Western Kentucky University · 17 hours ago

Assistant Director, Athletic Compliance

Bowling Green, KY

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff

Western Kentucky University is seeking an Assistant Director of Compliance for their Athletic program. The role involves oversight of NCAA compliance, monitoring eligibility and academic standards, and serving as a liaison with various campus departments.

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Hiring Manager

Chandler DeRieux

Responsibilities

Primary Athletics Compliance Office Oversight for monitoring Initial Eligibility, Recruiting Activity and Playing and Practice Season and other assigned areas of regulation, as necessary

Primary oversight of all Official Visit documentation including but not limited to, Official Visit Forms being completed in a timely manner, Oversight of all receipts, documentation of visit, and all athletic compliance related criteria surrounding official visit byaws

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 secondary liaison for the Athletic Compliance Office with one or more of the following campus departments: Admissions, Registrar's Office, International 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

Serve as the primary liaison to the Office of Financial Aid to administer the awarding of initial and continuing offers of athletically related financial aid to all student-athletes

Develop and supervise systems/forms to monitor and document institutional compliance

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

Monitor new NCAA legislation

Conduct regular audits and reviews to identify any potential athletic compliance issues

Report information required by the NCAA and Conference USA

Participate with amateurism oversight

Participate in the preparation of NCAA squad lists, and financial aid agreements

Oversight and training of office student workers/GAs/interns and support staff

Special projects as assigned by the Senior Associate Athletic Director for Compliance

Qualification

NCAA compliance experienceNCAA Eligibility CenterMicrosoft OfficeTeamWorks HubCommunication skillsAttention to detailSelf-motivatedTeam-orientedOrganizational skills

Required

Commitment to and responsibility for adhering to all rules and regulations of WKU, Conference USA and the NCAA

Primary Athletics Compliance Office Oversight for monitoring Initial Eligibility, Recruiting Activity and Playing and Practice Season and other assigned areas of regulation

Primary oversight of all Official Visit documentation including but not limited to, Official Visit Forms being completed in a timely manner