Job Description Summary

Organization's Summary Statement: The Assistant Director of Compliance collaborates with other Compliance staff to oversee all processes, procedures, and systems required for the department to comply with NCAA and conference rules and regulations at an NCAA Division I FBS member institution. The Assistant Director of Compliance will work collaboratively with Athletics Department staff, coaches, student-athletes, prospects, and various external constituents to ensure compliance with NCAA and Big Ten regulations.

EXAMPLES OF WORK:
Monitor the awarding of athletic financial aid to ensure that institutional and NCAA maximums are not exceeded.
Draft NCAA and Big Ten waivers and reports.
Provide NCAA and Big Ten rule interpretations.
Collaborate in coordinating and administering rules education for administrators, coaches, support staff, student-athletes, and booster groups.
May manage a team of professional or support staff.
Oversee the Opendorse platform.
Point of contact for Olympic sport coaches, student-athletes, and third-party entities for day-to-day NIL opportunities (e.g., apparel providers, EA sports, licensing and facilities requests, department NIL policies).
Other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands: The work is performed in an office setting, requiring proficiency in using standard office equipment and keyboards. You need to be capable of lifting and transporting small parcels, packages, and other items, covering short walks, and operating a vehicle to transport and retrieve materials.

Licenses/ Certifications: NA

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Job Description Summary

Organization's Summary Statement: The Assistant Director of Compliance collaborates with other Compliance staff to oversee all processes, procedures, and systems required for the department to comply with NCAA and conference rules and regulations at an NCAA Division I FBS member institution. The Assistant Director of Compliance will work collaboratively with Athletics Department staff, coaches, student-athletes, prospects, and various external constituents to ensure compliance with NCAA and Big Ten regulations.

EXAMPLES OF WORK:
Monitor the awarding of athletic financial aid to ensure that institutional and NCAA maximums are not exceeded.
Draft NCAA and Big Ten waivers and reports.
Provide NCAA and Big Ten rule interpretations.
Collaborate in coordinating and administering rules education for administrators, coaches, support staff, student-athletes, and booster groups.
May manage a team of professional or support staff.
Oversee the Opendorse platform.
Point of contact for Olympic sport coaches, student-athletes, and third-party entities for day-to-day NIL opportunities (e.g., apparel providers, EA sports, licensing and facilities requests, department NIL policies).
Other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands: The work is performed in an office setting, requiring proficiency in using standard office equipment and keyboards. You need to be capable of lifting and transporting small parcels, packages, and other items, covering short walks, and operating a vehicle to transport and retrieve materials.

Licenses/ Certifications: NA

Preferences: Prior experience in an athletic department or high-demand office environment.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience: Two (2) years of professional experience in NCAA compliance or athletics administration.

Other: Additional work experience as defined above may be substituted on a year for year basis for up to four (4) years of the required education.
 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

Knowledge of policies, rules, and regulations governing the Big Ten conference.

Knowledge of athletic policies, procedures, and regulations.
Skill in oral and written communication.
Skill in the use of Microsoft Office and Google Workplace products.
Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, regulations, and laws.
Ability to multitask while demonstrating a commitment to customer service.

Additional Job Details

Required Application Materials: Resume, Cover Letter, and References (3)

 

Best Consideration Date: 09/21/2025

 

Posting Close Date: NA

 

Open Until Filled: Yes

Job Risks

Not Applicable to This Position

Financial Disclosure Required

No

For more information on Financial Disclosure, please visit Maryland's State Ethics Commission website.

Department

PRES-ICA-Director's Office/Admin

Worker Sub-Type

Staff Regular

Salary Range

$57,320 - $68,784

Benefits Summary

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Background Checks

Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding disclosable background check information. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.

Employment Eligibility

The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization.  Failure to complete employment eligibility verification or reverification within the timeframe set forth by law may result in suspension or termination of employment.

EEO Statement

The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please read the University’s Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy.

Title IX Non-Discrimination Notice

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