Compliance Specialist (Administrative Analyst/Specialist I)
Compliance Specialist (Administrative Analyst/Specialist I)
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Position Summary
Join a dynamic team committed to integrity excellence and student-athlete success. Under the leadership of the Assistant Athletic Director of Compliance the Compliance Specialist plays a vital role in ensuring adherence to NCAA regulations through proactive monitoring and engaging educational initiatives.
As the primary compliance liaison for several sportscurrently including Womens Volleyball Womens Swimming Baseball Softball Womens Water Polo Mens and Womens Tennisyoull also serve in a secondary role for Football. These assignments may evolve to meet departmental needs. Additionally you will take the lead in managing eligibility compliance in partnership with the certifying officer and student services coordinator while offering guidance to coaches and staff on all matters related to compliance protocols.
Responsibilities include:
- Developing and delivering compliance training and educational resources for coaches staff student-athletes and external stakeholders.
- Interpreting NCAA and conference rules and maintaining an open-door policy for real-time guidance.
- Overseeing systems to ensure institutional accountability and continuous improvement.
- Supporting investigations and self-reporting processes in a confidential solution-oriented manner.
Our Compliance Office operates with integrity and dedication through its four foundational pillars:
- Education Cultivate a culture of compliance through engaging instruction and personalized guidance.
- Interpretation Empower stakeholders to pursue goals within the framework of NCAA rules.
- Oversight Maintain systems that safeguard our community and foster operational transparency.
- Enforcement Address and resolve rule violations with professionalism and care.
Why Apply This is your chance to make a meaningful impact within a respected athletics program while advancing your career in collegiate sports administration. Youll work with supportive leadership gain hands-on experience and contribute to a mission-driven department that champions fairness and excellence.
Apply now to help shape a culture of compliance and success across our campus community.
Position Information
- This is a full-time (1.0 time-base) benefits eligible temporary position with an anticipated end date of June 30 2026 with the possibility of reappointment.
- This position is designated non-exempt under FLSA and is eligible for overtime compensation.
- Standard SDSU work hours are Monday Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. but may vary based on operational needs.
- The individual hired into this role will work on campus at SDSU in San Diego.
Department Summary
The Department of Athletics utilizing the services of over 150 employees is responsible for the intercollegiate athletics program at San Diego State University. Currently there are 18 sport programs approximately 550 student-athletes and 17 offices in the department. The offices include the following: The Aztec Club Administration Athletic Medicine Business Office Compliance Corporate Sales Development Equipment Event Management/Facilities and Operations Human Resources Information Technology Marketing Media Relations Strength and Conditioning Student-Athlete Academic Support Services Ticket Office and Video.
For more information regarding the Department of Athletics click here.
Education and Experience
Entry to this classification requires general knowledge and skills in the applicable administrative and/or program field with a foundational knowledge of public administration principles practices and methods. This foundation would normally be obtained through a bachelors degree and/or equivalent training and administrative work experience involving study analysis and/or evaluation leading to the development or improvement of administrative policies procedures practices or programs.
Key Qualifications
- Experience with writing correspondence
- Ability to communicate effectively both written and orally with a broad spectrum of people
- Software: MS Word and Excel Outlook
- Experience with NCAAs LSDBi and RSRO systems as well as Teamworks software
- Bachelors degree is preferred. Progress towards or completion of graduate or advanced degree
- At least 1 year experience working in an NCAA compliance office is preferred
- Basic knowledge of NCAA conference and SDSU rules
- Previous experience as an NCAA student-athlete or past internships within an NCAA athletics department
- Ability to organize and plan work and projects
- Ability to create and maintain a database track information and report statistics.
Licenses/Certifications Required
- Valid California Drivers License or the ability to obtain one within 10 days of hire
Compensation and Benefits
San Diego State University offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and professional growth.
Compensation:
Salary is based on your experience education and qualifications within the departments budget and equity guidelines.
- CSU Classification Salary Range: $3879 - $7488/month; hiring salary not expected to exceed $4870/month.
Full Benefits Package Includes:
- Generous Time Off: 15 paid holidays vacation and sick leave.
- Retirement: CalPERS pension plan with retiree healthcare and reciprocal agreements with other California public retirement systems including the UC.
- Health Coverage: Medical dental and vision options at low or no cost.
- Education Support: CSU tuition fee waiver for employees and eligible dependents.
- Optional Offerings: FlexCash life and disability insurance legal and pet plans.
- Campus & Community: Access to the library campus events employee groups and volunteer and social activities.
Our benefits are a significant part of total compensation. Learn more at the SDSU Benefits Overview.
SDSU Values
At SDSU our diversity gives us power and benefits every single member of our community. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws SDSU provides equal opportunity for all in education and employment. We encourage all members of our community to purposefully learn from one another through open and respectful dialogue and responsible engagement. We strongly preserve the right to free expression and encourage difficult conversations that help lead to improved individual and community learning and cohesion.
At San Diego State University we are a community of diverse individuals who have and represent many perspectives beliefs and identities. This diversity lends our community strength and we commit to creating and sustaining an inclusive and intellectually vibrant environment that benefits all members of our university.
SDSUs Principles of Community is an aspirational statement that is intended to evolve over time. The statement reflects the ideals we are encouraged to uphold in our interactions with one another.
Equal Opportunity and Excellence in Education and Employment
All university programs and activities are open and available to all regardless of race sex color ethnicity or national origin. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws San Diego State University (SDSU) provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race sex color ethnicity or national origin. Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring that every student and employee has access to the resources and support they need to thrive and succeed in a university environment and in their communities. SDSU complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act the California Equity in Higher Education Act Californias Proposition 209 (Art. I Section 31 of the California Constitution) other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws and CSUs Nondiscrimination Policy. We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment segregation based on race or any other protected status and all forms of discrimination harassment and retaliation in all university programs policies and practices.
SDSU is a diverse community of individuals who represent many perspectives beliefs and identities committed to fostering an inclusive respectful and intellectually vibrant environment. We cultivate a culture of open dialogue mutual respect and belonging to support educational excellence and student success. Through academic programs student organizations and activities faculty initiatives and community partnerships we encourage meaningful engagement with diverse perspectives. As a higher education institution we are dedicated to advancing knowledge and empowering individuals to reach their full potential by prioritizing inclusive curriculum development faculty and staff training student mentorship and comprehensive support programs. At SDSU excellence is built on merit talent diversity accessibility and equal opportunity for all.
Supplemental Information
Apply by August 7 2025 to ensure full consideration. Applications submitted after this date will be reviewed on an as-needed basis and the position will remain open until filled.
The person holding this position is considered a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
San Diego State University is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions (e.g. H-1B visa).Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Offers of employment are contingent upon the presentation of documents that demonstrate a persons identity and authorization to work in the United States which are consistent with the provisions of theImmigration Reform and Control Act.
A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. SDSU will make a conditional offer of employment which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current SDSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.
SDSU is a smoke-free campus. For more information please click here.
Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who request an accommodation by contacting Pang Thao at .
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
