Position Summary
The Associate Director of Athletics for Compliance serves as a senior member of the athletic administrative team and coordinates and leads all aspects of an NCAA compliance and rules education program. The position serves as the primary institutional contact on all NCAA compliance and eligibility issues with contact with the NCAA PSAC and University officials. The Associate Director will ensure that collaborative and constructive relationships are maintained with various oncampus departments such as but not limited to: academics and compliance (Provost Deans & FAR studentathlete support studentathlete wellbeing and life skills programming financial aid Title IX etc. This position will provide direct oversight of support services through collaboration with departments across campus to ensure compliance studentathlete development academic support and sports medicine services. There is potential for sport oversight. Essential Functions & Responsibilities: Serve as a senior leader in the athletics department and Gannon campus community. Responsible for administering all systems designed to ensure compliance with the NCAA PSAC and University rules and regulations. Perform daily NCAA compliance operations of the athletics department. Coordinates eligibility activities with Offices of Admissions Financial Aid Registrars Office and FAR in conjunction with the Associate Director/ SWA and Director of Athletics. Monitors the studentathletes NCAA PSAC and Gannon academic eligibility performance and class attendance by utilizing reports from faculty and the Registrars Office. Coordinates appropriate action with FAR Provost coaches and studentathletes. Prepares and distributes the StudentAthlete Handbook and Policies & Procedure Manual Ensure that all Athletics and Universityrelated activities associated with the department operate in full compliance with university conference and NCAA rules and regulations. Attends and participates in scheduled compliance seminars and complies with all the Athletic Departments efforts to monitor compliance with NCAA regulations including submission of federal and NCAA compliancerelated reports. Ensure that the department complies with Title IX government NCAA and conference reporting requirements and reviews all data for accuracy. Serves as initial contact and at times the mediator in conductrelated concerns. Assists in the recruiting and evaluation of coaching personnel and support staff. Leads efforts to correct or resolve any actions that result in noncompliance or present a risk to department operations. Work with university partners to ensure effective integration and collaboration of all Athletics NCAA compliance programs and initiatives with university operations. Provide leadership in the focus of the recruitment effort of the Universitys intercollegiate athletics program and ensure compliance with NCAA rules and regulations governing the recruitment of studentathletes by providing guidance and/or policies to team coaching staffs Work closely with the Athletics Director and senior administration to detail strategic plans and goals as well as appropriately monitor and report progress on the goals. Monitor the implementation of the genderequity plan. Develop and maintain quality relationships with the coaching staff and other athletic staff members by creating effective communication and processes. Represent the Athletic Department at respective conference meetings professional organizations and development meetings and team postseason travel. In the absence of the Director of Athletics the Associate Athletic Director is to manage the activities of the athletic department. Perform other jobrelated duties as assigned.
Physical Demands
Must be able to meet the physical demands associated with a busy University environment. Must be able to work some night and weekends and travel.
Required Qualifications
Bachelors degree required. Two years of experience in an NCAA athletics department at the DI or DII level. Demonstrated knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations governing recruitment studentathlete eligibility NIL and related functions. Adherence to established NCAA conference and university rules and regulations. Skills: Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills; demonstrated organizational and time management skills; and the ability to effectively work independently and as a member of a team; solutionoriented. Licenses and Certifications : A valid drivers license in good standing. Per Gannons Institutional Policy Manual there can be no suspensions on the Motor Vehicle Record for 5 years prior to being hired. University Mission: Must be able to support and promote the Universitys Mission.
Preferred Qualifications
Masters preferred. 35 years experience.
Work Schedule
varies
Required Experience:
Director