Assistant Director of Compliance

Position Details

Position Information

Announcement Number

STAFF - VA - 26015

For questions regarding this position, please contact:

Sean Dotson at 406-994-5279 or sean.dotson@msubobcats.com

Classification Title

Compliance Spec

Working Title

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Position Details

Position Information

Announcement Number

STAFF - VA - 26015

For questions regarding this position, please contact:

Sean Dotson at 406-994-5279 or sean.dotson@msubobcats.com

Classification Title

Compliance Spec

Working Title

Assistant Director of Compliance

Brief Position Overview

Under the supervision of the Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance the Assistant Director for Compliance is responsible for creating, maintaining, and monitoring a compliant environment for 15 NCAA Division I athletic programs, in support of the Student Services staff in the Athletic Department.

Position Number

4M1631

Department

Athletics

Division

Athletics

Appointment Type

Classified

Contract Term

Fiscal Year

Semester

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If other, specify End date

FLSA

Exempt

Union Affiliation

FOCUS-MFPE

FTE

1.0

Benefits Eligible

Eligible

Salary

$24.15 per hour, commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications

Contract Type

Classified Salary

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Recruitment Type

Open

Position Details

| General Statement |
In support of the Student Services staff in the Athletic Department, and under the supervision of the Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance, the Assistant Director for Compliance is responsible for creating, maintaining, and monitoring a compliant environment for 15 NCAA Division I athletic programs. The position provides student-athletes, coaches and athletics staff with guidance, training and resources ensuring compliance with all Big Sky Conference and NCAA Division I rules and regulations. | | Duties and Responsibilities |
- Create, implement, and maintain a rules education program for coaches, staff and student-athletes with the Assistant AD for Compliance. - Provide rules interpretations to institutional coaches and staff as needed. - Coordinate compliance on-boarding checklist for new staff members. - Work with campus staff and external constituents to ensure compliance with all institutional rules and regulations as well as Big Sky Conference and NCAA rules. - Oversee routing of initial eligibility reviews and approve recruiting visits. - Monitor CARA reporting, report violations where necessary. - Assist with Post Eligibility/Medical Scholarship Program, to ensure it meets all necessary rules and regulations. - Manage Student-Athlete Database in Teamworks Compliance/ARMS; Monitor, update, and maintain student-athlete files, and manage new student – athlete paperwork and required forms. - Assist in the maintenance, reporting, and monitoring of name, image, and likeness and revenue sharing systems. - Compile complimentary pass lists and work with the ticket office and compliance to assure lists are accurate and complete. - Manage camp paperwork and monitor for compliance. - Maintain accurate graduation cohorts for graduation rate reporting. - Provide Administration support to Academic Center staff, Financial Aid Coordinator, Compliance Staff and University Athletic Committee. - Other duties as assigned by the Assistant AD for Compliance or the Athletic Director.

| | Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills |
1. Bachelor’s degree. 2. 1 year of Division 1 athletic compliance experience or related legal education or experience. 3. Administrative compliance work experience with an emphasis on providing exceptional customer service in an office setting or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience. 4. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 5. Proficient computer skills, including use of word processing, spreadsheet, database, and email software (Microsoft Office preferred). 6. Demonstrated skill organizing and prioritizing large volumes of work with a high degree of accuracy and confidentiality; paying close attention to detail; meeting strict deadlines; and adapting to changing priorities while maintaining a positive, effective, and professional approach. 7. Ability to analyze and address problems and provide a sound solution or an alternative course of action.

| | Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills |
1. Post graduate degree. 2. 2 years of experience in NCAA Division I athletic compliance 3. Prior administrative experience in a University (or similar) environment. 4. Experience using student systems (Banner) and compliance software (Teamworks Compliance & Recruiting, LSDBi, Compliance Assistant). 5. Knowledge of NCAA Rules and Regulations, and ability to ensure compliance with these regulations.

| | The Successful Candidate Will |
- Be a self-starter and work effectively under minimal supervision. - Possess strong written and verbal communication skills and competence communicating information in person, by phone, and email. - Work effectively with a broad range of constituents including students, parents, coaches, staff, faculty, and administrators. - Establish and maintain effective working relations with co-workers and the public in a team-oriented environment. - Possess strong organizational skills. - Demonstrate good judgment. - Maintain strict confidentiality of records, information, and interactions. - Positively and professionally represent MSU and the Athletic Department under all circumstances.

| | Position Special Requirements/Additional Information |
This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts Montana State University’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. | | Physical Demands |
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. | | This position has supervisory duties? | No |

Posting Detail Information

| Number of Vacancies | 1 | | Desired Start Date | Upon completion of successful search | | Position End Date (if temporary) | | | Open Date | | | Close Date | | | Applications will be: |
Screening of applications will begin on July 15, 2025 ; however, applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established. | | Special Instructions | | | EEO Statement |
Montana State University is an equal opportunity employer. MSU does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, political ideas, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, or any other protected class status in violation of any applicable law.

In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act, MSU provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran’s preference, please complete the veteran’s preference information located in the Demographics section of your profile. |

Applicant Documents

Required Documents 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter

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