Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance

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Amherst, Massachusetts, United States University of Massachusetts Amherst Full time

Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance
Job no: 522600
Work type: Staff Full Time
Location: UMass Amherst
Department: Athletics
Union: PSU
Categories: Athletics, PSU A
About UMass Amherst

UMass Amherst, the Commonwealth's flagship campus, is a nationally ranked public research university offering a full range of undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees. The University sits on nearly 1,450-acres in the scenic Pioneer Valley of Western Massachusetts, and offers a rich cultural environment in a bucolic setting close to major urban centers. In addition, the University is part of the Five Colleges (including Amherst College, Hampshire College, Mount Holyoke College, and Smith College), which adds to the intellectual energy of the region.

Job Summary

Under the direct supervision of the Associate Athletic Director for Governance & Compliance, responsible for the day-to-day responsibilities of creating, maintaining, and monitoring a compliant environment that results in clear institutional control of all athletic programs relative to Conference and NCAA legislation as required by NCAA Division I membership. Further responsible for assisting coaches and student-athletes for 21 programs and approximately 600 student-athletes in interfacing with University, Conference, and NCAA offices. Responsible for interpreting and providing interpretations to coaches and staff regarding NCAA legislation. This position will have a primary focus on Eligibility in addition to other compliance responsibilities.

Essential Functions

Responsible for the day-to-day responsibilities of creating, maintaining, and monitoring a compliant environment that results in clear institutional control of all athletic programs relative to Conference and NCAA legislation as required by NCAA Division I membership. These responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Serves as the primary department liaison to the NCAA Eligibility Center.
Coordinates a pro-active, comprehensive, and dynamic NCAA rules education program for the University faculty, staff, coaches, boosters, and student-athletes.
Maintains and executes a comprehensive NCAA rules education program, specifically creating and presenting monthly rules education to all coaching staff.
Prepares and submits NCAA and Atlantic 10 conference waivers and student athlete reinstatement requests; resolves issues and requests with the NCAA or Atlantic 10 conference.
Serves as primary liaison with University Without Walls (UWW) admissions to ensure agreed upon policies are adhered to by prospects and coaching staff.
Provides direct oversight of compliance student cohort.
Maintains the database of incoming student-athletes and team rosters for 21 sport programs and leads determination in conjunction with the registrar for student-athlete eligibility status.
Maintains databases related to name, image and likeness legislation, Teamworks and INFLCR; monitors and educates staff, student-athletes, prospective student-athletes, and other members of the University community for compliance related to Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL).
Evaluates all incoming students to ensure students meet the applicable NCAA and Massachusetts Board of Higher Education academic regulations; resolves issues related to fulfilling requirements.
Works with the Assistant Registrar and Academic Success staff to maintain accurate academic database of approximately 600 student-athletes for purposes of certifying NCAA continuing eligibility.
Prepares Initial Eligibility Waivers and Medical Hardship Waivers as needed and requested.
Serves as the primary liaison with Undergraduate Admissions and Transfer Admissions to assure agreed upon policies are adhered to by prospects and coaching staff; maintains files and admission status of all prospects and communicates to appropriate sports program.
Work closely with IRS certifying acceptance agents to tracks submission of necessary I-20 documents for incoming international student-athletes in conjunction with the International Programs Office to assist international student-athletes with annual tax preparation and submission.
Ensures adherence to NCAA rules within the camps and clinics for compliance; resolves discrepancies as they occur.
Initiates annual review of UMass compliance systems and updates assigned sections of manual as needed.
Assists coaches and approximately 600 student-athletes for 21 programs in interfacing with University, Conference, and NCAA offices. These responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Previews initial eligibility status of prospects with coaches and make recommendations.
Interprets rules and regulations to ensure adherence concerning recruiting, eligibility, and other miscellaneous topics.
Provides interpretations to coaches and staff regarding NCAA legislation, in particular, application of the rule.
Attends conventions, conferences, meetings, and training sessions as required.

Other Functions

Performs other duties as assigned.
Understands responsibilities with respect to Title IX, Clery Act and other compliance requirements.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education, Experience, Certifications, Licensure)

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution.
3 years of compliance experience in the NCAA office, a Conference Office, and/or in intercollegiate athletics.
Working knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations governing intercollegiate athletics.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and attention to detail.
Ability to foster and maintain working relationships with coaches, staff and members of the University community.
Ability to interpret complex oral and written concepts.
Ability to work some nights and weekends.

Preferred Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education, Experience, Certifications, Licensure)

Master's Degree from accredited institution.
2 years of compliance experience in Division I Intercollegiate Athletics.

Physical Demands/Working Conditions

Typical office environment activity.

Work Schedule

Monday-Friday, 37.5 hours per week.
Evenings and weekends may be required depending on the demands of the position.

Salary Information

Level 27

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