Commensurate with candidate's education, experience, skills, and training
Internal Number: 543768
The Associate Athletic Director for Compliance (AADC) reports to the Dean of Students/Associate Vice President for Student Affairs (DOS). The AADC is responsible for overseeing, implementing, facilitating, and evaluating all facets of Sacramento State's Athletic Compliance program to ensure institutional control and conform to industry best practices. This position will be directly involved in the educational, monitoring, and investigating process to create, ensure, and promote an atmosphere of compliance, as well as being involved in any other areas that will further enhance the compliance effort as a whole. The position works closely with the Athletic Director and Faculty Athletic Representative and provides supervision for three full-time compliance staff and two-three Athletic Compliance interns. The AADC manages a budget of $250,000. This position works with representatives of the Big Sky and other affiliate Conferences, and the NCAA. Additionally, the AADC is a member of the Athletics Advisory Committee.
Required Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor's degree in higher education, sports management, business administration, law, or related field
Experience:
Five (5) or more years of experience in the area of Compliance for intercollegiate athletics at the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I level
Experience handling CAA Compliance issues and concerns with internal and external constituents, such as institutional staff members, athletic donors, campus partners and the community
Experience presenting and creating information regarding NCAA Compliance rules, regulations and policies
Two (2) or more years of supervisory or management experience
Experience with compiling, preparing, writing, and reviewing reports
Experience with conducting thorough investigations with confidentiality and discretion
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of NCAA and Conference (e.g. Big Sky, WAC, Big West, and American Athletic) rules, regulations, policies and processes related to compliance (e.g. eligibility, recruiting, financial aid, and institutional control)
Strong organizational and detail-oriented skills to handle a high-volume workload and meet multiple deadlines
Effective communication skills
Effective interpersonal skills with the ability to maintain composure and professionalism
Strong computer skills with the ability to use web-based compliance software (e.g. ARMS Athletics software)
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to provide appropriate solutions
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external constituents
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Commitment to maintaining a welcoming and inclusive work environment with diverse colleagues and constituents including faculty, students, staff, and members of the community.
Conditions of Employment
Ability to pass background check
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree in higher education, sports management, business administration, law, or related field
Juris Doctor
Experience with or supervision of staff working with NCAA Compliance Assistant (CA)
Experience with or supervision of staff working with NCAA Legislative Services Database for the internet (LSDBi)
Experience with or supervision of staff working with ARMS athletics compliance software
Experience with or supervision of staff working with NCAA Requests/Self-Reports Online (RSRO)
Experience serving on a variety of university campus committees or groups
Involvement in professional societies and organizations