Associate Athletic Director for Compliance and Administration

Wofford College is a place where thought leads where ideas are celebrated and problem solving is expected. Wofford invites applicants who are focused on student success and excited to join a community committed to preparing thought leaders.

Wofford College established in 1854 is a fouryear residential liberal arts college located in Spartanburg South Carolina. It offers 27 major fields of study to a student body of 1874 undergraduates. Nationally known for the strength of its academic program outstanding faculty experiential learning opportunities and successful and supportive graduates Wofford is recognized consistently as a best value and for its commitment to student success and accessibility for low and middleincome students. The college community has 12 sororities and fraternities as well as 20 NCAA Division I athletics teams.

Wofford College invites applicants for the Associate Athletics Director for Compliance and Administration position. Under the guidance and supervision of the Director of Athletics the Associate Athletic Director for Compliance and Administration is a senior leadership position responsible for overseeing the athletics compliance department physical education department and completing other administrative duties. This position is responsible for adhering to all Department and College policies and procedures as well as the rules regulations bylaws and interpretations of the Southern Conference and the NCAA.

This is a fulltime salaried exempt position with a normal work schedule is 8:30am to 5:00pm Monday through Friday. Some evening and weekend hours will be expected along with some domestic and international travel and professional development opportunities. Minimal hours of work performance is 37.5 hours/week.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Compliance

• Maintain thorough knowledge of the NCAA Manual and legislative changes.

• Advise coaches and studentathletes on NCAA Southern Conference and College rules.

• Work closely with the Director of Athletics and Faculty Athletics Representative NCAA legislation.

• Coordinate with NCAA office on rules interpretations waivers and selfreported violations.

• Provide an orientation session for new coaches.

• Conduct rules education at weekly and monthly staff meetings.

• Oversee the documentation and compliance of all recruiting efforts.

• Responsible for the submission of the Academic Performance Program.

• Serve as liaison to Southern Conference on rules/regulations.

• Serve as liaison to college Financial Aid office Business office and Bookstore for studentathletes.

• Oversee Director of Compliance position.

Director of StudentAthlete Services

• Work with studentathletes in advisement of academics tutorial services or other services requested.

• Work with coaches in updating academic process of studentathletes.

• Work with Registrars office to certify studentathlete eligibility.

• Supervise StudentAthlete Advisory Committee (SAAC).

Administration

• Administrative oversight for Mens Soccer Womens Soccer and Rifle programs.

• Organize departmental awards banquet and awards (Bosscars etc.

• Maintain various department publications including Policy & Procedures Manual and StudentAthlete Handbook.

• Chair of the Physical Education Department.

• Maintains a thorough knowledge of NCAA Southern Conference and institutional rules and complies accordingly.

• Be a Responsible Employee under the Sexual Misconduct Policy and must report all relevant information learned about alleged sexual misconduct to the Title IX Coordinator or a Deputy Title IX Coordinator. No employee is authorized to investigate or resolve student complaints of Sexual Misconduct unless they are doing so at the request of the Title IX Coordinator.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree required; advanced degree preferred.

• Experience in higher education & collegiate athletics.

• Strong interpersonal communication and listening skills.

• Strong decisionmaking skills and professional judgement.

• Willing to travel and work evenings & weekends as needed.

To apply please upload a cover letter resume and a list of5 references. Also note any NCAA violations while on the job.

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