Assistant Director of Compliance – Student-Athlete Support

University of Iowa

Iowa City, IA

Posted Date: Jun 20, 2025

QUALIFICATION

  • Salary Expectation
    $46,050-$60,000/yr
  • Years of Experience
    1+ Years
  • Work Type
    Full-time

ABOUT PROGRAM

About the Job
Job Description

The University of Iowa Department of Athletics seeks applications for an Assistant Director of Compliance – Student-Athlete Support. This is a full-time (probationary and FLSA-exempt) position which includes full University benefits. The University of Iowa is an NCAA Division I institution and a member of the Big Ten Conference. The Department of Athletics manages 22 varsity sports programs and related events with a workforce of approximately 250 regular employees and 300 temporary employees. Athletics is a people-centric organization that operates under a “Win. Graduate. Do It Right.” philosophy. For more information regarding Athletics, please click here.

Responsibilities: The Assistant Director of Compliance is responsible for providing assistance to the Assistant Athletics Director of Compliance and Associate Director of Athletics for Compliance for the purpose of developing a system of compliance to ensure the University has institutional control of its Athletics program and all related activities.

Benefits Highlights: Excellent fringe benefit package including paid vacation and sick leave; health, dental, life, and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans. The University of Iowa is a Big Ten, nationally ranked research university with 30,000 students located in Iowa City. A vibrant community boasting excellent public schools, safe, comfortable neighborhoods, affordable housing, a highly educated population, and numerous cultural, recreational, and sporting opportunities and events contribute to the Iowa City area frequently appearing high on the best-places-to-live listings. Go to “Working at Iowa” to learn more.

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor Degree (or international equivalent) or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
  • Minimum of one year of progressive experience in a NCAA compliance setting at an institutional, conference or national association level and a working knowledge of compliance management processes, issues, considerations and solutions.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skill with demonstrated experience in the design and delivery of effective and creative rules education and training sessions.
  • Professional experience working effectively with individuals from a variety of backgrounds and perspectives, demonstrating strong interpersonal skills and ability to build trusting relationships;
  • Working knowledge and ability to:

    • Utilize NCAA software such as LSDBi, Compliance Assistant and RSRO.
    • Demonstrate extensive proficiency in using basic office support software (word processing, email, presentation software and spreadsheets).
Department History

University of Iowa Compliance 2024–2025

Person Role

Andy Banse

Associate Athletics Director, Compliance

Lyla Clerry

Senior Associate Athletics Director, Compliance & Sport Performance / Senior Women's Administrator

Dave Aspelmeier

Assistant Athletics Director, Compliance

University of Iowa Student Services 2024–2025

Person Role

John Bruno

Assistant AD - Academic Services

Liz Tovar

Senior Associate Athletics Director, Student-Athlete Academic Services

Mel Sanders

Assistant Athletics Director, Advising and Eligibility

Erin Castle

Departing
Assistant Director of Career Development

Macy Anderson

Assistant Director - Student Development

University of Iowa Compliance 2023–2024

Person Role

Andy Banse

Associate Athletics Director, Compliance

Lyla Clerry

Senior Associate Athletics Director, Compliance & Sport Performance / Senior Women's Administrator

Shawna Rawson

Director, Compliance - Operations

Kevin Zihlman

Assistant Athletics Director, Compliance

Dave Aspelmeier

Director, Compliance

Scottie Moler

Assistant Director of Compliance

University of Iowa Student Services 2023–2024

Person Role

John Bruno

Assistant AD – Academic Services

Liz Tovar

Senior Associate Athletics Director, Student-Athlete Academic Services

Mel Sanders

Associate Director, Eligibility

Erin Castle

Assistant Director of Career Development

University of Iowa Compliance 2022–2023

Person Role

Lyla Clerry

Senior Associate Athletics Director, Compliance & Sport Performance / Senior Women's Administrator

Shawna Rawson

Director, Compliance - Operations

Kevin Zihlman

Assistant Athletics Director, Compliance

Dave Aspelmeier

Director, Compliance

Matthew Ward

Assistant Director, Compliance

University of Iowa Student Services 2022–2023

Person Role

John Bruno

Assistant AD – Academic Services

Liz Tovar

Senior Associate Athletics Director, Student-Athlete Academic Services

Andy Winkelmann

Director for Educational Programs

Mel Sanders

Associate Director, Eligibility

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