Assistant Athletic Director of Operations (Athletic Operations Specialist)

Responsibilities:

• Ensures that all student-athletes are eligible to participate by working with the NAIA Eligibility Center in processing the eligibility requirements of freshmen student-athletes and any transfers, as well as processing and certifying the continuing eligibility of current student-athletes.
• Oversees the communication and administration of financial aid and scholarships for all student-athletes to ensure the university is in compliance with NAIA regulations governing financial aid to student-athletes by working directly with the campus financial aid office.
• Oversight of roster management and proper coding of student-athletes for all sports.
• Manages the approval process of student-athletes dropping from classes to ensure NAIA compliant.
• Responsible for completing all mandated forms, reports, assessments, and audits as required by various agencies (EADA, ROA, NAIA, etc.)
• Oversees the new rules education system being introduced by the NAIA in the fall of 2024 to our department and tracks the completion of all required parties.
• Maintains systems for rules monitoring, staff education, and report of violations.
• Provides education to student-athletes on Name, Image, and Likeness to be sure we are in compliance and maintains records of NIL deals.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree.
• 2 years experience with intercollegiate program management.