City University of New York
Athletics Assistant Director of Compliance (HEOa)
City University of New York, New York, New York, us, 10261
Athletics Assistant Director of Compliance (HEOa)
Reporting to the Director of Athletics, the Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance & Eligibility serves as CCNY’s chief compliance, eligibility, and regulatory affairs officer. This position is responsible for ensuring institutional control, student athlete eligibility, NCAA Division III compliance, NIL governance, and transfer-portal management across all sports. This role functions as a core governance, audit, and risk-management position within CCNY Athletics.
NCAA Compliance & Governance
Serve as CCNY’s primary liaison to the NCAA, ECAC, CUNYAC, and conference offices
Interpret, implement, and enforce NCAA Division III legislation
Monitor recruiting, eligibility, seasons of participation, amateurism, and awards
Manage waivers, self-reports, violations, and corrective-action plans
Maintain CCNY’s institutional control and compliance framework
Student-Athlete Eligibility & Certification
Certify all student-athletes for practice and competition
Verify academic eligibility, progress‑toward‑degree, GPA, and enrollment status
Track participation history, seasons of completion, and eligibility limits
Coordinate eligibility verification with Registrar, Financial Aid, Advisement, and SEEK
Transfer Portal & NIL Oversight
Manage NCAA Transfer Portal entries and monitor transfer eligibility
Ensure compliance with NCAA, institutional, and conference NIL policies
Prevent inducements, pay‑for‑play, and booster violations
Compliance Education, Reporting & Risk Management
Provide compliance education to coaches, staff, and student-athletes
Conduct preseason and team compliance meetings
Prepare and submit required NCAA reports, including GSR, FGR, EADA, squad lists, and financial reports
Support a culture of gender equality and Title IX compliance initiatives
QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s Degree and four years’ related experience required.
Preferred
Master’s degree
Prior NCAA, conference‑office, or compliance‑unit experience
Transfer Portal and NIL compliance experience
Experience with NCAA compliance software or reporting systems
Minimum of four (4) years of NCAA compliance, eligibility, or intercollegiate athletics administration experience
Demonstrated knowledge of NCAA Division III rules and eligibility certification
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS Salary Range: $82,663 - $98,995. Salary commensurate with education and experience.
CUNY’s benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well‑being, and professional development. We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study, and generous paid time off. Our staff also benefits from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world.
HOW TO APPLY If you are viewing this job posting in CUNYFirst, please click on “Apply Now” on the bottom of this page and follow the instructions.
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Go to www.cuny.edu and click on “Employment”
Click “Search job listings”
Click on “More options to search for CUNY jobs”
Search for Job Opening ID number: 31669
Click on the “Apply Now” button and follow the instructions.
PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU MUST UPLOAD A COVER LETTER AND RESUME AS ONE DOCUMENT IN ANY OF THE FOLLOWING FORMATS: doc, .docx, .pdf, .rtf, or text format.
CLOSING DATE February 10, 2026.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.
Job ID: 31669
Location: City College of New York
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NCAA Compliance & Governance
Serve as CCNY’s primary liaison to the NCAA, ECAC, CUNYAC, and conference offices
Interpret, implement, and enforce NCAA Division III legislation
Monitor recruiting, eligibility, seasons of participation, amateurism, and awards
Manage waivers, self-reports, violations, and corrective-action plans
Maintain CCNY’s institutional control and compliance framework
Student-Athlete Eligibility & Certification
Certify all student-athletes for practice and competition
Verify academic eligibility, progress‑toward‑degree, GPA, and enrollment status
Track participation history, seasons of completion, and eligibility limits
Coordinate eligibility verification with Registrar, Financial Aid, Advisement, and SEEK
Transfer Portal & NIL Oversight
Manage NCAA Transfer Portal entries and monitor transfer eligibility
Ensure compliance with NCAA, institutional, and conference NIL policies
Prevent inducements, pay‑for‑play, and booster violations
Compliance Education, Reporting & Risk Management
Provide compliance education to coaches, staff, and student-athletes
Conduct preseason and team compliance meetings
Prepare and submit required NCAA reports, including GSR, FGR, EADA, squad lists, and financial reports
Support a culture of gender equality and Title IX compliance initiatives
QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s Degree and four years’ related experience required.
Preferred
Master’s degree
Prior NCAA, conference‑office, or compliance‑unit experience
Transfer Portal and NIL compliance experience
Experience with NCAA compliance software or reporting systems
Minimum of four (4) years of NCAA compliance, eligibility, or intercollegiate athletics administration experience
Demonstrated knowledge of NCAA Division III rules and eligibility certification
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS Salary Range: $82,663 - $98,995. Salary commensurate with education and experience.
CUNY’s benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well‑being, and professional development. We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study, and generous paid time off. Our staff also benefits from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world.
HOW TO APPLY If you are viewing this job posting in CUNYFirst, please click on “Apply Now” on the bottom of this page and follow the instructions.
If you are viewing this job posting externally, please apply as follows:
Go to www.cuny.edu and click on “Employment”
Click “Search job listings”
Click on “More options to search for CUNY jobs”
Search for Job Opening ID number: 31669
Click on the “Apply Now” button and follow the instructions.
PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU MUST UPLOAD A COVER LETTER AND RESUME AS ONE DOCUMENT IN ANY OF THE FOLLOWING FORMATS: doc, .docx, .pdf, .rtf, or text format.
CLOSING DATE February 10, 2026.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.
Job ID: 31669
Location: City College of New York
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