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Position Title:

Associate Director of Athletics for Compliance

Department:

Athletics

Position Begins:

Upon Hire

Status:

Full-time

Benefits Available:

Yes


Description:

The Associate Director of Athletics is responsible for the coordination and maintenance of the Department's comprehensive compliance and academic support system. This person will work closely with the President, Director of Athletics, Director of Sports Communications, Senior Women's Administrator, Head Coaches, and Head Athletic Trainer in establishing and maintaining a program which will insure proper transmission of NCAA, Peach Belt Conference and university rules and interpretations to coaches, other athletic department staff and student-athletes.
The position will be the primary compliance administrator for all AASU varsity sports programs. The position is responsible for the operation of the Department's compliance and rules education program, coordinating and monitoring the certification of student-athletes' eligibility and financial aid, and directing various student-athlete programs (e.g., community outreach, code of conduct, etc.) In addition, the position will act as the liaison with the Compliance Committee, the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee and Academic Support Services. Responsibilities include developing and maintaining effective operating procedures and administrative systems to insure institutional compliance; developing and directing a comprehensive rules education program; serving as a resource for the university community on athletically-related regulations; maintaining and coordinating procedures for compliance with NCAA, conference and university regulations; monitoring eligibility status and financial aid for student-athletes; coordinating university policy and procedures for responding to rules violations; and serving as a compliance liaison to the NCAA and Peach Belt Conference offices.

Primary duties of this position include: Remain current on SACS criteria and ensure compliance in area of control; serving as a resource for the university regarding athletically related rules and regulations; serves as contact for athletic staff personnel for all compliance and academic issues; managing and coordinating the day-to-day operations of all compliance issues; developing and implementing a comprehensive compliance database in the Athletic Department to assist the monitoring and reporting of compliance-related information.

Responsible to report all possible NCAA violations directly to the Director of Athletics.

Responsible to uphold all Peach Belt Conference and NCAA rules in a framework of good ethical conduct; violation may result in disciplinary action and/or termination of employment

Serving as an administrative staff member of the athletics department, attending administrative and departmental staff meetings as appropriate.

Serving as a resource for the university regarding athletically related rules and regulations.

Coordinating the university's policy and procedures for responding to rule violations.

Administer various student-athlete programs (community outreach, Student-Athlete Code of Conduct, etc.).

Additional duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics.

 
Qualifications:

The successful candidate must possess an advanced degree (minimum of a master's degree) in related field, plus 3-5 years administrative experience with a working knowledge/understanding of applicable NCAA guidelines, federal regulations, and other policies/procedures that define model practice in intercollegiate athletics. Experience in compliance, student academic services, and administration at the collegiate level.

 
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation.
 
Salary: Salary commensurate with education and experience. Excellent benefits package.
 
Application Process:

Interested persons should submit a letter of interest and vita, and arrange for three letters of professional reference to be sent to:

Eric Faulconer, Interim Athletic Director
Athletics Department
Armstrong Atlantic State University
11935 Abercorn Street,
Savannah, GA 31419-1997

Review of applications will begin on June 3, 2009, and continue until position is filled.

AA/EOE.

 

Armstrong Atlantic State University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.
Georgia is an Open Records Law state.

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