Director of Compliance (Athletics)

Position Function:

Responsible for coordinating the education, interpretations, and monitoring procedures to better ensure compliance with NCAA, Conference, and University Rules and Regulations. Directly responsible for the monitoring of student-athlete recruitment, financial aid, as well as a rules education program, and interpretations of rules and the investigation of rule infractions.

Salary Grade : 14

Please see Staff Compensation Structure for salary ranges.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Monitors NCAA Operating Bylaws, which includes knowledge, oversight and documentation of the appropriate provisions of NCAA Bylaws 10-17.

2. Provides rules education and interpretation for coaches, staff, student-athletes, recruits, and boosters which includes, but is not limited to the following.

   • Develops and maintains a detailed knowledge of NCAA Manual, the Southeastern Conference Constitution and Bylaws, and the policies and procedures of Mississippi State University.
   • Continually monitor for information on new or altered regulations with specific attention to official interpretations provided by the NCAA and SEC.
   • Periodic attendance at NCAA Conference and professional organizational conferences, workshops and rules seminars designed to provide additional knowledge and training.

Position Function:

Responsible for coordinating the education, interpretations, and monitoring procedures to better ensure compliance with NCAA, Conference, and University Rules and Regulations. Directly responsible for the monitoring of student-athlete recruitment, financial aid, as well as a rules education program, and interpretations of rules and the investigation of rule infractions.

Salary Grade : 14

Please see Staff Compensation Structure for salary ranges.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Monitors NCAA Operating Bylaws, which includes knowledge, oversight and documentation of the appropriate provisions of NCAA Bylaws 10-17.

2. Provides rules education and interpretation for coaches, staff, student-athletes, recruits, and boosters which includes, but is not limited to the following.

   • Develops and maintains a detailed knowledge of NCAA Manual, the Southeastern Conference Constitution and Bylaws, and the policies and procedures of Mississippi State University.
   • Continually monitor for information on new or altered regulations with specific attention to official interpretations provided by the NCAA and SEC.
   • Periodic attendance at NCAA Conference and professional organizational conferences, workshops and rules seminars designed to provide additional knowledge and training.
   • Respond to questions raised by coaches, student-athletes, athletic department personnel and the public regarding NCAA and Conference rules.
   • Provide interpretations regarding NCAA and Conference rules.
   • Seminars providing information to the above named people regarding NCAA and Conference rules, rules changes, and rules interpretations.
   • Seminars providing information specifically to new personnel regarding NCAA and Conference rules, rules changes, and rules interpretations.
   • Disseminate information to coaches, student-athletes, athletic department personnel regarding NCAA and Conference rules.
   • Written and verbal communication to boosters regarding NCAA and Conference rules.
   • Communication between the Mississippi State University Compliance Office and the NCAA and Conference.
   • Appropriate educational material initiated for the purpose of educating the public regarding permissible activities involving student-athletes.

3. Investigate possible rules infractions and report confirmed infractions to the Southeastern Conference and NCAA.

4. Daily Responsibilities:

   • Monitor (Fellows/Interns/ Student workers) with monitoring and rules education efforts (Internal reminders, Social Media, etc.),
   • Initial-Eligibility/Transfer Evaluations
   • CARA logs
   • New Staff Onboarding
   • Staff Declarations
   • Tutor Review

5. Assists with:

   • Interpretations
   • NCAA and SEC Waivers
   • Travel Approval and Review
   • Squad Lists
   • Rules Education
   • Official Visit Approval and Review
   • Violation Inquiry and Reporting
   • Complimentary Admissions
   • Financial Aid Agreements
   • Scholarship Lists
   • Recruiting and Team travel approvals and review
   • Outside Competition
   • Medical Exemption and Hardship Waivers

6. Other duties as assigned by Sr. Associate AD for Compliance.

The above essential duties are representative of major duties in this position. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary based upon departmental needs. Other duties may be assigned to the above consistent with the knowledge, skills and abilities required for the job. Not all of the duties may be assigned to a position.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in related field with two (2) years of experience in Intercollegiate Athletics.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's degree and further experience working within a collegiate athletics environment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of University, SEC and NCAA policies.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate with various constituents.
• Proficiency in the use of computer.
• Ability to foster a cooperative work environment.
• Ability to travel.

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

• Occasional and/or light lifting required. Limited exposure to elements such as heat, cold, noise, dust, dirt, chemicals, etc., but none to the point of being disagreeable. May involve minor safety hazards where likely result would be cuts, bruises, etc.
• Work hours are unpredictable and may require including nights and weekends; frequent interruptions based on changing priorities; involves occasional exposure to demands and pressures from persons other than immediate supervisor.
• Job frequently requires sitting, reaching, talking, hearing, handling objects with hands.
• Job occasionally requires standing, walking, stooping/kneeling/crouching/crawling, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Vision requirements: Ability to see information in print and/or electronically.

Instructions for Applying:

Please attach your Resume and cover letter to the Application.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Mississippi State University is an equal opportunity institution. Discrimination is prohibited in university employment, programs or activities based on race, color, ethnicity, sex, pregnancy, religion, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, or any other status to the extent protected by applicable law. Questions about equal opportunity programs or compliance should be directed to the Office of Civil Rights Compliance, 231 Famous Maroon Band Street, P.O. 6044, Mississippi State, MS 39762, (662) 325-5839.

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