Lubbock

Associate Athletics Director, Compliance

40142BR

Compliance

Position Description

Assists in providing leadership and direction for an assigned area within the athletics department.  Responsible for the development, coordination, and administration of the department.  Responsible for employees in the assigned area.

About the University

Established in 1923, Texas Tech University is a Carnegie R1 (very high research activity) Doctoral/Research-Extensive, Hispanic Serving, and state-assisted institution. Located on a beautiful 1,850-acre campus in Lubbock, a city in West Texas with a growing metropolitan-area population of over 300,000, the university enrolls over 40,000 students with 33,000 undergraduate and 7,000 graduate students. As the primary research institution in the western two-thirds of the state, Texas Tech University is home to 10 colleges, the Schools of Law and Veterinary Medicine, and the Graduate School. The flagship of the Texas Tech University System, Texas Tech is dedicated to student success by preparing learners to be ethical leaders for a diverse and globally competitive workforce. It is committed to enhancing the cultural and economic development of the state, nation, and world.
About Lubbock:Referred to as the “Hub City” because it serves as the educational, cultural, economic, and health care hub of the South Plains region, Lubbock boasts a diverse population and a strong connection to community, history, and land. With a mild climate, highly rated public schools, and a low cost of living, Lubbock is a family-friendly community that is ranked as one of the best places to live in Texas. Lubbock is home to a celebrated and ever-evolving music scene, a vibrant arts community, and is within driving distance of Dallas, Austin, Santa Fe, and other major metropolitan cities. Lubbock’s Convention & Visitors Bureau provides a comprehensive overview of the Lubbock community and its resources, programs, events, and histories.

About the Department and/or College

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Lubbock

Associate Athletics Director, Compliance

40142BR

Compliance

Position Description

Assists in providing leadership and direction for an assigned area within the athletics department.  Responsible for the development, coordination, and administration of the department.  Responsible for employees in the assigned area.

About the University

Established in 1923, Texas Tech University is a Carnegie R1 (very high research activity) Doctoral/Research-Extensive, Hispanic Serving, and state-assisted institution. Located on a beautiful 1,850-acre campus in Lubbock, a city in West Texas with a growing metropolitan-area population of over 300,000, the university enrolls over 40,000 students with 33,000 undergraduate and 7,000 graduate students. As the primary research institution in the western two-thirds of the state, Texas Tech University is home to 10 colleges, the Schools of Law and Veterinary Medicine, and the Graduate School. The flagship of the Texas Tech University System, Texas Tech is dedicated to student success by preparing learners to be ethical leaders for a diverse and globally competitive workforce. It is committed to enhancing the cultural and economic development of the state, nation, and world.
About Lubbock:Referred to as the “Hub City” because it serves as the educational, cultural, economic, and health care hub of the South Plains region, Lubbock boasts a diverse population and a strong connection to community, history, and land. With a mild climate, highly rated public schools, and a low cost of living, Lubbock is a family-friendly community that is ranked as one of the best places to live in Texas. Lubbock is home to a celebrated and ever-evolving music scene, a vibrant arts community, and is within driving distance of Dallas, Austin, Santa Fe, and other major metropolitan cities. Lubbock’s Convention & Visitors Bureau provides a comprehensive overview of the Lubbock community and its resources, programs, events, and histories.

About the Department and/or College

Texas Tech Athletics has a commitment to serving and working with diverse populations and demonstrated alignment with the University’s strategic priorities and values-based culture.

Major/Essential Functions

Management Responsibilities

• Support the Senior Associate Athletics Director in operating an effective compliance and regulatory program, including responsibility for daily compliance office operations.
• Oversee, manage, and coach direct reports, including full-time compliance staff members and graduate/student assistants.
• Assist the Senior Associate Athletics Director with ensuring Texas Tech University (TTU) and Texas Tech Athletics leadership (President, Athletics Director, Faculty Athletics Representative, senior athletics leadership, sport administrators, Athletic Council) are knowledgeable about the content and operation of the athletics compliance program to exercise oversight on its implementation and effectiveness.
• Serve as the lead or support oversight for the following athletics compliance operations to thoroughly assess and demonstrate that TTU meets the NCAA’s definition of institutional control and complies with Conference and University policies and/or state and federal regulations: Education and Training, Policies and Procedures, Program Monitoring and Review, Legislation and Governance, Enforcement, Response, and Prevention of Reoccurrence.
• Continued development and utilization of technology to educate and monitor compliance programs (e.g., Teamworks, C& R, Influencer, RSRO, LSDBi, CA, Transfer Portal, RealResponse, etc.).

 Sport Liaison: Football, Baseball - Responsible for all monitoring, education, and interpretations of Bylaw 11-17 for football and baseball. - Responsible for notification of transfer requests, transfer portal, and tracers for football and baseball. - Responsible for coach and staff education for football. - Responsible for coach and staff education for Olympic sports. - Responsible for student-athlete education for football and baseball. - Coordinate elite athlete insurance (permanent total disability, loss of value, and critical injury and illness insurance) for football and baseball.

 Other Responsibilities - Serve as Compliance Team Lead for Bylaw 15 -- policy and procedure, education, and monitoring [Athletic Scholarship Agreement, Team Scholarship Budgets under the House Settlement, Nonrenewals/Renewals/Increases, Reductions/Cancellations, Textbooks, Housing, Training Table]. - Serve as the primary compliance liaison to the Campus Financial Aid Team. - Responsible for assisting in complex NCAA interpretations, waivers, and problem-solving for all department units and teams, often seeking assistance from NCAA and Conference peers and benchmarking with other constituents. - Assist with department investigations and reviews of potential NCAA violations, including oversight of NCAA violation reporting and documentation. - Travel with football and baseball as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.  Five (5) years progressively responsible leadership experience in intercollegiate athletics administration.  Must have thorough knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.

Preferred Qualifications

 

• Master's degree or Juris Doctor (JD) preferred.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive compliance experience in intercollegiate athletics.
• Strong knowledge of NCAA and Big 12 rules and regulations.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders, including coaches, administrators, and student-athletes.
• Previous experience with NCAA enforcement, eligibility, or governance.
• Proficiency with athletics compliance software systems (e.g., Teamworks products, NCAA Compliance Assistant, etc.).

Safety Information

Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations are responsibilities of all TTU employees.

Does this position work in a research laboratory?

No

Required Attachments

Cover Letter, Resume / CV

Job Type

Full Time

Pay Basis

Monthly

Minimum Hire Rate

5298.83

Pay Statement

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan by visiting www.depts.ttu.edu/hr/payplan.

Travel Required

Up to 100%

Shift

Other

Schedule Details

Varies

Grant Funded?

No

Job Group

Athletic Professionals

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.

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