Director of Athletics, Compliance

Austin Peay State University · Clarksville

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Compliance Monitoring and Enforcement:

Conduct initial eligibility audits.
Manage ticket requests for staff, student-athletes, and recruits.
Oversee all aspects of bylaw 13-visit approvals, recruiting laws, and phone call monitoring.
Conduct regular audits to ensure adherence to NCAA , and UAC regulations.

Education and Training:

Develop and direct a comprehensive program for educating, monitoring, reporting, and complying with all NCAA, UAC, and University rules and regulations.
Educate coaches, student-athletes, and athletic department staff on NCAA rules and regulations.
Develop and deliver training sessions and educational materials.
Stay updated on changes to NCAA rules and communicate these changes to relevant stakeholders.

Reporting and Documentation:

Prepare and submit required NCAA and conference reports.
Maintain comprehensive records of compliance activities and investigations.
Ensure accurate and timely documentation of all compliance-related matters.

Advisory Role:

Serve as the primary advisor on compliance-related matters to the Athletic Director and other senior administrators.
Provide guidance on compliance issues and develop strategies to address potential problems.
Act as liaison with the NCAA, Financial Aid, and Registrar’s offices for compliance and scholarship issues.
Interpret or secure interpretations for compliance with NCAA and UAC rules and procedures.

Investigations and Violations:

Investigate and report any potential violations of NCAA rules.
Work with the NCAA and conference offices on investigations and reports.
Develop corrective actions and compliance plans to address and prevent future violations.

Policy Development:

Develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure compliance with NCAA regulations.
Review and update institutional compliance policies as necessary.

Software and Systems Management:

Serve as Manager of NCAA Compliance Software, departmental compliance software, and NCAA Initial-Eligibility Clearinghouse.
Work closely with the faculty representative in the certification of eligibility and rules compliance issues.

Recruiting and Financial Aid Oversight:

Administer and oversee recruiting activities, Athletics Grants-in-Aid programs, eligibility certification for practice and competition, financial aid, NCAA squad lists, National Letters of Intent, and reporting of the same.
Develop and produce educational materials, such as departmental and student-athlete compliance handbooks, and the annual NCAA rules brochure for alumni, boosters, and the general public.

Waivers and Appeals:

Compile, review, and submit requests for eligibility waivers and other requests for waivers and appeals related to NCAA rules.
Attend the annual NCAA Compliance seminar and provide continuous updates for compliance with rules and procedures.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

In-depth understanding of NCAA regulations and compliance issues
Strong organizational and administrative skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Detail-oriented with strong analytical skills.
Proficiency in compliance software and database management.

Minimum Requirements

Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree
Minimum of three (3) years of experience in NCAA compliance or a related field.
The position may require evening and weekend hours.
Occasional travel may be required for conferences and meetings.

Austin Peay State University is a four-year public, doctoral-level university, with six colleges and four Chairs of Excellence. The University has an enrollment of over 11,000 students and is located in Clarksville, Tennessee, a community of an estimated 150,287 people located approximately 40 miles northwest of Nashville, TN.

Austin Peay State University is a proud supporter of hiring veterans. We hire veterans with equivalent experiences and pay grades from their military service, rather than requiring or preferring only college degrees. Please visit our website for more information on how veterans can qualify for additional employment opportunities at APSU: https://www.apsu.edu/human-resources/hiring-veterans/.

Austin Peay State University (APSU) prohibits discrimination in all employment, programs, and activities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), disability, age, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status. For Title IX inquiries or complaints, contact: Chief of Institutional Culture & Title IX Coordinator, LaNeeça R. Williams at williamslr@apsu.edu | 931-221-7690, Browning Building, Room 140, Clarksville, TN 37044. For other non-discrimination concerns, contact: Director of Institutional Culture & Title VI & Title VII Coordinator, Dr. Jo Baldwin at baldwinjapsu.edu | 931-221-7178 or Associate Director of Accessibility Compliance & ADA/504 Coordinator, Jayme Glover at gloverj@apsu.edu | 931-221-7160. View APSU’s full nondiscrimination policy at Policy 6:001.

Responsible to perform a variety of athletic compliance functions on a daily basis, including but not limited to, initial eligibility, official and unofficial visit approval, annual recruiting and education. Primary contact for bylaws 13,14, and 16. Monitor complimentary tickets, recruiting logs, and other processes.

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