Assistant Director of Compliance, Athletics

EXPIRED

Position Summary

The Assistant Director of Compliance will assist with the daily operations of the Office of Compliance Services and will ensure that Rice University Athletics Department’s 16 varsity sports are in compliance with NCAA, American Athletic Conference and institutional regulations.

The successful candidate will monitor activities in the areas of NCAA bylaws 11, 13, 16 and 17, including but not limited to, unofficial/official visits, practice logs, staff declarations and complimentary ticket requests.

Requirements

Position Summary

The Assistant Director of Compliance will assist with the daily operations of the Office of Compliance Services and will ensure that Rice University Athletics Department’s 16 varsity sports are in compliance with NCAA, American Athletic Conference and institutional regulations.

The successful candidate will monitor activities in the areas of NCAA bylaws 11, 13, 16 and 17, including but not limited to, unofficial/official visits, practice logs, staff declarations and complimentary ticket requests.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree

Skills:

• Demonstrated knowledge of NCAA Division I rules and regulations
• Experience navigating NCAA systems, such as LSDBi, RSRO and the Eligibility Center
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with strong attention to detail
• Ability to work well under pressure and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Willingness to engage with individuals from diverse backgrounds and promote an inclusive work environment

Essential Functions

• Responsible for monitoring daily practice activities of all programs.
• Responsible for the monitoring of student-athlete recruiting for all on campus visits.
• Oversees ticketing for all game day visits for prospective student-athletes. 
• Manages and cultivates interest in the program through camps, donor relations, alumni, lettermen, and player parent communication.
• Assist in education Athletics Staff members on NCAA legislation, American Conference and Rice University policies.
• Responsible for the creation and monitoring completion of beginning of year forms on ARMS.
• Manage the internal interpretation tracker for the department. 
• Assist in the submission of NCAA and conference violations, waivers and reports.
• Work closely with the Sr. Associate Athletics Director/Compliance & Administration in the structure and oversight of the compliance department.
• Additional duties include providing rule interpretations and education for coaches and staff, coordinating department use of ARMS compliance software and providing game day support for various sporting events.
• Performs all other duties as assigned

Preferences

• Master’s or law degree preferred
• 3 year of related experience (student experience will be considered) 
• Experience using student University systems
• Working knowledge of ARMS compliance software

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