Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance

Eastern Illinois University is seeking candidates for the position of Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance. This position reports to the Director of Athletics and serves as a member of the Athletic Senior Leadership Staff. This position provides leadership to the compliance unit relative to education, monitoring, enforcement and maintenance of a culture of departmental NCAA compliance.

Duties:

• Maintain student-athlete records in compliance with state and federal laws.
• Serves as liaison between coaches and university admissions and financial aid offices as well as the eligibility coordinator.
• Provide rules interpretations for the institution by serving as the main contact with the NCAA and conference offices.
• Educate student-athletes on NCAA and conference rules and regulations that are tied to their athletic, and, by association, their educational pursuits.
• Provide NCAA rules education to all staff members.
• Instruct all staff members on applicable changes or potential changes to NCAA rules.
• Research NCAA rules, regulations and areas of risk for the university.
• Compile and record eligibility and squad lists.
• Maintain scholarship records and verify that all awards are compliant with applicable limits.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in related field. Minimum 3 years' experience in NCAA Division I Athletic Compliance setting at an institutional, conference, or national associate level.
• A thorough understanding of the rules and regulations of the NCAA and OVC.
• Experience multitasking and working effectively with student- athletes, coaches, and staff regarding compliance issues.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity and experience in promoting inclusive excellence.
• Availability to address issues on nights and weekends.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Teams.