Compliance Manager

The University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA) Department of Athletics is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Compliance Manager. Seawolf Athletics is a member of the Great Northwest Athletic Conference (GNAC) and competes in multiple National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) divisions. The Seawolf program features 13 teams competing at both the Division 1 and Division II levels.

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We protect and promote the safety health and wellness of our Student-Athletes.
We guide and support our Student-Athletes in their pursuit of academic and athletic excellence.
We strive to produce honorable graduates and citizens.
We are actively engaged in our Community.

Seawolf Athletics is based in the Alaska Airlines Center and the Avis Alaska Sports Complex. We are committed to building and supporting a welcoming division focused on assisting all Seawolf student-athletes in achieving their academic and athletic goals preparing them for the workforce and encouraging them to make positive contributions to the community after their time at UAA. For comprehensive information about Seawolf Athletics visit . For more details about the university visit . To explore all that Anchorage Alaska has to offer visit .

As the Compliance Manager you will be an essential member of our team in enhancing and maintaining a supportive compliance environment ensuring education and resources are available to coaches staff and this pivotal role youll be the go-to resource for NCAA and conference guidance NCAA eligibility expertise and policy interpretation. Youll collaborate with coaches faculty and campus partners to ensure students meet NCAA and conference requirements. This role offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact.

To thrive in this position an applicant must be adaptable relationship-focused and highly organized. Success will come from the ability to build trust within the department foster a supportive compliance environment and effectively navigate the unique challenges of balancing athletic and academic commitments. This position requires sound judgment integrity discretion when handling sensitive information and the ability to communicate clearly with diverse stakeholders including students coaches faculty and staff.

An ideal candidate will have in-depth knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations particularly those related to amateurism recruiting financial aid eligibility and NIL and familiarity with institutional procedures related to student-athletes. They should possess proven skills in policy development regulatory interpretation investigative processes along with proficiency in database management such as Banner and Teamworks Microsoft Office (Excel and Word) Google Workspace PDF editing tools and DocuSign. Experience in coordinating conflicting issues of diverse units time-management under competing priorities and the ability to travel or work flexible hours will be key to success in this role.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in related field and five years relevant experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Masters degree preferred.

Experience in NCAA compliance or a related area within a higher education or athletics environment familiarity with NCAA rules and regulations specific to the GNAC conference and knowledge of data platforms and institutional degree audit software (e.g. Teamworks DegreeWorks Banner) are preferred.

Additional Requirements:

FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act) certification or certification completion within 30 days of the job start date.

GNAC and NCAA required learning modules completed within 30 days of the job start date.

UA Safe Title IX certification or certification completion within 30 days of the job start date.

Applicant must possess an unrestricted Alaska drivers license or be able to obtain an unrestricted Alaska drivers license within 90 days of accepting the addition the applicant must meet the Universitys safe driving criteria.

Position Details:

This position is located on the UAA campus in Anchorage. This is a full-time 12 month exempt staff position complete with both a competitive salary andfull employee benefits package. UA provides a generous compensation package that includes retirement options annual leave 12 paid holidays per year tuition waivers for employees and family members and affordable medical dental and vision care coverage. New hires will be placed on theUA Staff Salary Schedule Grade 80 based on education and experience.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until a successful candidate is identified. Review of application materials will being immediately. Search and selection procedures will be closed when a sufficient and viable number of qualified candidates have been identified.

The University of Alaska reserves the right to require employees to work on-site at its facilities. Hybrid and remote work may be approved for employees based in Alaska at the Universitys discretion. Remote work for employees based outside the State of Alaska may be approved only in exceptional circumstances or when required by the positions job duties.

To view the full list of job responsibilities please click HERE.

If you have any questions regarding this position please contact Kristin Warren UAA Athletics HR Coordinator at or .

Applicant Instructions:

Please attach a resume cover letter and three (3) professional references with your application.

If a degree is disclosed an official transcript showing the highest degree will be required upon offer.

To be eligible for this position applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction. Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.

The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process please contact UA Human Resources by phone at .

TheUniversity of Alaska()is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Employer and Educational Institution. The University is committed to apolicy of non-discrimination( against individuals on the basis of any legally protected status.

The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check.

Your application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act.

All employees at the University of Alaska are expected to uphold the highest standards of ethics and professionalism when conducting or engaged in university business.

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