Assistant Director of Athletic for Compliance
ARMA International, Jersey City, NJ, United States
Saint Peter’s University is one of 27 Jesuit colleges and universities in the United States. Established in 1872, the University blends a unique learning experience shaped by rigorous academics, internships that provide realworld experience, community service, and a genuine, caring community that supports alumni long after graduation. Saint Peter’s offers more than 50 undergraduate majors as well as master’s level and doctorate programs.
Assistant Director of Athletics for Compliance
The Assistant Director of Athletics for Compliance reports to the Director of Athletics and serves as a member of the Department’s Senior Management Team. This position oversees the Compliance operations for a 16-sport Division 1 athletics program competing in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference. This Compliance Director is responsible for the development, implementation, monitoring and reporting of all policies and procedures relative to a comprehensive NCAA Division 1 rules compliance program.
Responsibilities
Monitor and document the proper application of NCAA, MAAC, and SPU regulations.
Enforcement of NCAA, MAAC, and SPU policies and procedures.
Initial eligibility – work with NCAA eligibility center to evaluate every student’s high school transcript history and ensure all SPU athletes meet NCAA rules.
Transfer and continuing eligibility – work with Registrar’s office to evaluate every student’s collegiate history and ensure all SPU athletes meet NCAA rules.
Athletic status – work with NCAA eligibility center to evaluate every student’s amateur history and ensure all SPU athletes meet NCAA rules.
Recruiting – examine all coach recruiting activities for compliance with NCAA rules.
Maintain Student-Athlete handbook and planner detailing all student‑athlete policies for the department.
Maintain all required NCAA documentation including eligibility reports, financial aid squad lists, scholarships, Letters of Intent, recruiting documentation, and practice documentation.
Financial aid and assistance – audit all student‑athlete financial aid, including all non‑athletic aid, to determine NCAA permissibility.
NCAA waivers and reporting – draft initial and continuing eligibility waivers, hardship and five‑year clock waivers.
Conduct rules education programs for coaches, student‑athletes, institutional administrators and staff, boosters and local community members.
Coordinate monthly athletic department compliance staff meetings.
Establish and enforce clear expectations and protocols for timely, appropriate response to student‑athlete concerns.
Serve as the athletic liaison to the Admissions, Registrars, Financial Aid and Residence Life offices.
Maintain the Athletic Department’s policies and procedures documents and enforce the protocols contained within these handbooks.
Serve on campus‑wide committees representing the Athletics Department.
Serve as sport administrator, as assigned by the Athletic Director.
Attend contests and serve as game administrator, as assigned by the Athletic Director.
Attend all required MAAC and NCAA meetings as necessary.
Qualifications
Responsible for supporting the philosophy, goals and mission of the University and the Department of Athletics and adherence to Departmental, University, MAAC, ECAC and NCAA policies and procedures.
Commitment and sensitivity to the needs and dynamics of a culturally diverse student body that includes a large percentage of first‑generation and low‑income students.
Creative, innovative and self‑motivated individual with the ability to work creatively in an atmosphere of limited resources.
Commitment and sensitivity to the Jesuit and Catholic ideals that form the mission of Saint Peter’s University, and willingness to integrate these ideals into all aspects of the Athletics Department.
Reports directly to the Athletic Director.
Education
Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree preferred.
Extensive experience with knowledge of and commitment to Division 1 NCAA rules compliance.
Familiarity with policy issues concerning the administration of intercollegiate athletics and higher education preferred.
Experience
3‑5 years “hands‑on” experience with NCAA Division 1 rules compliance.
Working Conditions
Work nights and weekends in support of scheduled events as required.
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Assistant Director of Athletics for Compliance
The Assistant Director of Athletics for Compliance reports to the Director of Athletics and serves as a member of the Department’s Senior Management Team. This position oversees the Compliance operations for a 16-sport Division 1 athletics program competing in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference. This Compliance Director is responsible for the development, implementation, monitoring and reporting of all policies and procedures relative to a comprehensive NCAA Division 1 rules compliance program.
Responsibilities
Monitor and document the proper application of NCAA, MAAC, and SPU regulations.
Enforcement of NCAA, MAAC, and SPU policies and procedures.
Initial eligibility – work with NCAA eligibility center to evaluate every student’s high school transcript history and ensure all SPU athletes meet NCAA rules.
Transfer and continuing eligibility – work with Registrar’s office to evaluate every student’s collegiate history and ensure all SPU athletes meet NCAA rules.
Athletic status – work with NCAA eligibility center to evaluate every student’s amateur history and ensure all SPU athletes meet NCAA rules.
Recruiting – examine all coach recruiting activities for compliance with NCAA rules.
Maintain Student-Athlete handbook and planner detailing all student‑athlete policies for the department.
Maintain all required NCAA documentation including eligibility reports, financial aid squad lists, scholarships, Letters of Intent, recruiting documentation, and practice documentation.
Financial aid and assistance – audit all student‑athlete financial aid, including all non‑athletic aid, to determine NCAA permissibility.
NCAA waivers and reporting – draft initial and continuing eligibility waivers, hardship and five‑year clock waivers.
Conduct rules education programs for coaches, student‑athletes, institutional administrators and staff, boosters and local community members.
Coordinate monthly athletic department compliance staff meetings.
Establish and enforce clear expectations and protocols for timely, appropriate response to student‑athlete concerns.
Serve as the athletic liaison to the Admissions, Registrars, Financial Aid and Residence Life offices.
Maintain the Athletic Department’s policies and procedures documents and enforce the protocols contained within these handbooks.
Serve on campus‑wide committees representing the Athletics Department.
Serve as sport administrator, as assigned by the Athletic Director.
Attend contests and serve as game administrator, as assigned by the Athletic Director.
Attend all required MAAC and NCAA meetings as necessary.
Qualifications
Responsible for supporting the philosophy, goals and mission of the University and the Department of Athletics and adherence to Departmental, University, MAAC, ECAC and NCAA policies and procedures.
Commitment and sensitivity to the needs and dynamics of a culturally diverse student body that includes a large percentage of first‑generation and low‑income students.
Creative, innovative and self‑motivated individual with the ability to work creatively in an atmosphere of limited resources.
Commitment and sensitivity to the Jesuit and Catholic ideals that form the mission of Saint Peter’s University, and willingness to integrate these ideals into all aspects of the Athletics Department.
Reports directly to the Athletic Director.
Education
Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree preferred.
Extensive experience with knowledge of and commitment to Division 1 NCAA rules compliance.
Familiarity with policy issues concerning the administration of intercollegiate athletics and higher education preferred.
Experience
3‑5 years “hands‑on” experience with NCAA Division 1 rules compliance.
Working Conditions
Work nights and weekends in support of scheduled events as required.
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