Associate AD for Compliance

ACU is affiliated with the fellowship of the Church of Christ. All applicants must be professing Christians and willing to support the Christian mission and purpose of Abilene Christian University while employed by the university.

Oversee institutional compliance by managing eligibility scholarships recruiting playing season documentation and maintaining accurate studentathlete compliance records and data systems.
Prepare and submit required reports to the NCAA Conference and institutional stakeholders to ensure transparency and adherence to regulations.
Train new staff and coaches on compliance rules and procedures and serve as a liaison between the Athletic Department and key campus partners to support effective administration.

The key principles of this job are to:
Support ACUs Mission: Educate students for Christian service and leadership throughout the world.
Support ACUs 21st Century Vision: By 2020 ACU will become the premier university for the education of Christcentered global leaders.
Support the Mission & Vision of the ACU Athletic Department to honor Christ through excellence in academics and athletics.

1. Compliance Oversight and Data Management
Serve as the primary liaison to the NCAA and Conference for compliance matters and submissions including waivers and selfreported violations.
Monitor and evaluate initial and continuing eligibility progresstowarddegree transfer and graduation data in collaboration with the Registrars Office and Admissions including transcript evaluations and NCAA Eligibility Center processing.
Oversee and document the distribution and monitoring of athletic scholarships (e.g. tuition fees Alston international insurance/taxes) in conjunction with the Financial Aid Office.
Track document and monitor recruiting activities (e.g. campus visits travel requests offcampus contacts evaluations camps/clinics and local sports clubs) and playing seasons (e.g. segment dates practice logs competition schedules participation records).
Maintain and update comprehensive compliance records and student services data using platforms such as Teamworks CAi Banner and Slate.
Document and manage transfer and graduation data using tools such as APR Tracers and the NCAA Transfer Portal.
Manage complimentary ticket pass lists for coaches studentathletes and prospective studentathletes in compliance with NCAA regulations.
Educate coaches staff studentathletes and boosters on NCAA Conference and institutional rules policies and expectations.

2. Reporting and Administrative Responsibilities
Submit required reports to the NCAA and Conference including APR GSR Sport Sponsorship eligibility checklists squad lists and other reports as requested.
Serve as the compliance liaison to institutional departments such as the Registrar Financial Aid Housing Admissions International Office faculty and academic advisors.
Provide training and onboarding to new coaches and staff on NCAA rules institutional policies and student services procedures.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Oversee staff in the Compliance Office. Assist with workers for special events (NCAA/Conference events).

CONTACTS:
Primary contacts are the VP for Athletics Deputy AD/COO coaches and staff. Other contacts are the Registrar and Registrar Liaison Financial Aid Housing Admissions International Office faculty advisors Conference and NCAA membership services. Contact with other colleges and universities as required.

ACU is affiliated with the fellowship of the Church of Christ. This position requires the employee to be a professing Christian who is willing to support the Christian mission of ACU.

Professional
Masters degree required.
Thorough knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations
NCAA Compliance experience required (46 years)

Personal
Goaloriented selfmotivated and reliable.
Accurate and detailoriented.
Strong work ethic and organizational skills.
Ability to interact well with a diverse population including: coaches faculty staff current and prospective students administration alumni and boosters.
Strong Christian beliefs and participation in a local church.

ACU does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race color age sex disability genetic information national or ethnic origin in employment opportunities in keeping with applicable state and federal law.

ACU is committed to maintaining a safe and secure campus environment and protecting the universitys financial and physical assets. Therefore Abilene Christian University conducts background checks on all candidates for employment in security sensitive positions.