Director of Compliance

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How to Apply

A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

Job Summary

The Director of Compliance, Student-Athlete Issues (Director) must be extremely knowledgeable regarding NCAA rules and possess strong organizational skills and attention to detail. The Director will be responsible for overseeing and enhancing a comprehensive monitoring program relating to NCAA and Big Ten rules impacting the activities of student-athletes. The Director will be comfortable with technology and use it to advance the goals of the Compliance Services Office.

The Director will convey a strong customer service attitude and assist student-athletes, coaches and athletic administrators by interpreting, teaching and monitoring all required rules and regulations. The Director will consistently and reliably demonstrate good judgment, sound reasoning, practicality and the ability to problem solve.

Responsibilities*

Monitoring of compliance issues impacting student-athletes including:

• Completion of annual student-athlete compliance forms.

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How to Apply

A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

Job Summary

The Director of Compliance, Student-Athlete Issues (Director) must be extremely knowledgeable regarding NCAA rules and possess strong organizational skills and attention to detail. The Director will be responsible for overseeing and enhancing a comprehensive monitoring program relating to NCAA and Big Ten rules impacting the activities of student-athletes. The Director will be comfortable with technology and use it to advance the goals of the Compliance Services Office.

The Director will convey a strong customer service attitude and assist student-athletes, coaches and athletic administrators by interpreting, teaching and monitoring all required rules and regulations. The Director will consistently and reliably demonstrate good judgment, sound reasoning, practicality and the ability to problem solve.

Responsibilities*

Monitoring of compliance issues impacting student-athletes including:

• Completion of annual student-athlete compliance forms.

• Roster management activities such as:

  • Updating student-athlete data in compliance software program.
  • Monitoring and communication of additions and deletions to rosters.
  • Participation reports.
  • Travel and competition rosters and class excuse letters.
  • Participation waivers such as medical noncounter, medical hardship, extension of eligibility, etc.

• Playing and practice season activities such as:

  • Declarations of playing and practice seasons.
  • CARA forms.
  • Coordination of Practice visits.
  • Summer conditioning activities.
  • Time Management principles

• Student-athlete Name, Image and Likeness issues

• Complimentary admissions to student-athletes.

• Outside competition.

Serve as compliance liaison to multiple sport programs as assigned.
Assisting with the development of rules education programming for student-athletes.
Provide interpretations of NCAA rules to coaches, staff and student-athletes.
Prepare and submit waiver requests, as assigned.
Investigate possible violations of NCAA rules and draft violation reports, as assigned.
Other duties as assigned by the Executive Associate Athletic Director.

Required Qualifications*

• Bachelor's Degree
• 1 - 2 years of compliance experience in a Division I athletics program
• Demonstrated knowledge of NCAA rules
• Demonstrated commitment to high professional ethical standards
• Interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate information to a range of audiences
• Verbal and written communications skills.
  

Desired Qualifications*

• Masters, law or other relevant advanced degree
• Demonstrated knowledge of Big Ten rules
• Previous experience in a high visibility intercollegiate athletics program
• Ability to organize, plan and prioritize work
• Ability to collaborate and work as part of a team
  

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Additional Information

In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, The University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family and plan for a secure future. Benefits include:

• Generous time off.
• A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions with immediate vesting.
• Many choices for comprehensive health insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Long-term disability coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses.

Background Screening

The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.

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