Assistant Director of Compliance

POSITION TITLE: 

Assistant Director of Compliance

COMPENSATION RANGE:

 55,068.00 - 55,068.00 USD per year

EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION:

 Professional Administrative

DEPARTMENT: 

Athletic Compliance

TARGET HIRE DATE:

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POSITION TITLE: 

Assistant Director of Compliance

COMPENSATION RANGE:

 55,068.00 - 55,068.00 USD per year

EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION:

 Professional Administrative

DEPARTMENT: 

Athletic Compliance

TARGET HIRE DATE:

 7/1/2025

BENEFITS: 

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To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on 5/19/2025.

Position Summary:

Central purpose is to assist with duties and responsibilities of a NCAA Division I athletics compliance program. This includes working with university departments, external individuals, and departmental staff to ensure rules and regulations are met for applicable conferences, the NCAA, applicable federal and state regulatory bodies, and the institution. This position assists in all aspects of the university’s compliance program.

Job Duties:

Maintain procedures for monitoring compliance with NCAA, conference, and institutional rules and regulations for 17 athletic programs. Continuously examine and evaluate procedures to ensure effectiveness in maintaining institutional control and communication with various groups on and off campus. 20%

Assist in monitoring initial eligibility of incoming prospective student-athletes as well as transfer eligibility evaluations. Including communication with the Eligibility Center, updating the coaching staff on prospective student-athletes initial eligibility status and admissions status at the institution. 20%

Interpret NCAA legislation for athletic department staff, coaches, student-athletes, boosters, and institutional staff. Ensure accurate interpretations through NCAA manual, LSDBi, NCAA Staff, conference staff, and other materials provided by NCAA. 20%

Assist with educating athletic departmental staff, coaches, student-athletes, boosters, and institutional staff of NCAA, conference, and institutional rules and compliance procedures through extensive rules education program that includes weekly, monthly, and annual rules education pieces. Assist with compliance procedure revisions for departmental policies and procedures manual, and annual student-athlete handbook. 15%

Prepare, document, audit, and evaluate assigned compliance records, approve and authorize activities using knowledge of NCAA, conference, and institutional rules. 10%

Assist with monitoring of financial aid limits for all sports using knowledge of NCAA, conference, and institutional rules related to financial aid and athletic grant-in-aid. Educate Office of Financial Aid of changes to NCAA regulations pertaining to financial aid and Compliance Assistant internet software. 5%

Assist with potential waiver situations for NCAA consideration. Identify and evaluate case precedent to determine applicable waivers. 5%

In investigations of perceived NCAA, conference, or institution violations, assist with research, including applicable case precedents, and/or preparing self-reports of alleged violations. 5%
Other duties as assigned.

 

Problem solving skills required on daily basis. Use of independent professional judgment and research of NCAA policies to solve problems and questions encountered. Recommend appropriate disciplinary penalties, educate and review NCAA legislation with departmental staff and coaches. Evaluate effectiveness and make suggestion for revision of procedures and rules education program to fit needs of staff.

An effective and properly monitored compliance program allows for institutional control over athletics program, staff, and institution. Proper monitoring allows for an athletics program that is minimally penalized by NCAA for secondary and major violations. Having an additional staff member in the compliance office will allow for a more thorough approach to compliance, and a better opportunity to protect the University of Northern Colorado against possible NCAA infractions.

Major NCAA violations could result if institution does not maintain control, and/or athletics program submits extensive self-reports of secondary violations. Control includes continuous education for staff and proper maintenance of records and documentation.

Guidance is available from director on daily basis. Goals are set on annual basis by direct supervisor with position.

Actions are guided by departmental, institutional, conference, and NCAA policies and procedures. Position annually evaluates effectiveness of compliance policies and procedures to ensure efficiency and proper communication channels.

 

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree required, Master’s Degree/Law degree preferred or equivalent experience in field.

Experience in athletics compliance required or comperable experience, Division I preferred. Minimum of one to three years in an athletics compliance office preferred.

Ability to multi-task, self-motivated, highly organized, attention to detail, research capabilities, effective communication skills, experience and knowledge of NCAA rules.

Knowledge of NCAA Compliance Assistant, NCAA Eligibility Center, Academic Performance Program, NCAA LSDBi, word applications, university admissions/registrar systems and JumpForward preferred.

 

Benefits:
Benefits available include health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance, as well as a selection of several defined contribution retirement plans for all full-time positions. Employees at UNC receive sick leave, and other leave options may be available based on position. Full-time employees are eligible to receive tuition waiver benefits, as well as dependents and spouses of UNC Employees who are employed at 0.5 FTE or above are eligible for undergraduate dependent tuition grants of up to 50%. These tuition grants will cover in-state tuition charges. Further requirements may exist. Other benefits may be available based on position.

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About UNC
The University of Northern Colorado is a public doctoral/research institution located in Greeley, Colorado. UNC’s commitment to education began in 1889 and continues to be a transformational force for our students. According to CollegeNet’s Social Mobility Index,UNC ranked #1 in social mobility (2022). UNC is also committed to providing our faculty and staff with the support they need to succeed as professionals, educators, and in life. Please visit UNC’s Career Hub,to learn more about UNC’s strategic plan, school programs, and employee benefits. Go Bears!

EEO Statement
The University of Northern Colorado offers an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the UNC community. In accordance with federal and state law, UNC prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, based on race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and/or veteran status. UNC also prohibits discrimination based on gender identity, and gender expression. Retaliation against persons who oppose a discriminatory practice, file a charge of discrimination, or testify for, assist in, or participate in an investigative proceeding relating to discrimination is prohibited. Constitutionally protected expression will not be considered discrimination or harassment under this policy. It is the responsibility of all departments, employees, and students to ensure UNC’s compliance with this policy.

ADA Accommodations
The University of Northern Colorado is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to 970-351-2718 or human.resources@unco.edu. 

Background Check
Satisfactory completion of a background check, educational check, and authorization to work in the United States is required after a conditional offer of employment has been made. The successful candidate must submit original transcripts within one (1) month of hire.

This position is contingent on funding from the Colorado State Legislature, approval by the Board of Trustees, and subject to the policies and regulations of the University of Northern Colorado.

Clery Act
In compliance with the Clery Act, the most recent University of Northern Colorado Annual Campus Security and Fire Safety Report is available online. A paper copy can be requested at the UNC Police Department. This report contains crime statistics and policy statements related to safety, conduct processes and Title IX investigations.

 

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