Assistant Director of Athletics for Compliance

About Saint Peter’s University

Saint Peter’s is one of 27 Jesuit colleges and universities in the United States. Established in 1872, the University blends a unique learning experience shaped by rigorous academics, internships that provide real-world experience, community service, and a genuine, caring community that supports alumni long after graduation. Saint Peter’s offers more than 50 undergraduate majors as well as master’s level and doctorate programs.

Job Summary:

The Assistant Director of Athletics for Compliance reports to the Director of Athletics and serves as a member of the Department’s Senior Management Team. This position oversees the Compliance operations for a 16-sport Division 1 athletics program competing in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference. This Compliance Director is responsible for the development, implementation, monitoring and reporting of all policies and procedures relative to a comprehensive NCAA Division 1 rules compliance program. This includes, but is not limited to initial and continuing eligibility, monitoring official and unofficial visits, playing and practice seasons, recruiting, financial aid, interpreting conference and NCAA rules, student-athlete employment, amateurism, awards and extra benefits and all required reporting documents and other duties as assigned.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Monitor and document the proper application of NCAA, MAAC, and SPU regulations for 10 head coaches 25 assistant coaches, athletics staff and over 250 student-athletes (SA) to ensure compliance with NCAA rules in the areas of:

• Enforcement of NCAA, MAAC, and SPU policies and procedures

• Initial eligibility – works with NCAA eligibility center to evaluate every student’s high school transcript history and ensure all SPU athletes meet NCAA rules; advises coaches which

• SAs to recruit by correctly predicting NCAA eligibility; communicates with high schools to facilitate the initial eligibility process with the NCAA; serves as liaison with Admissions regarding status and potential issues of incoming SAs.

• Transfer and continuing eligibility – works with Registrar’s office to evaluate every student’s collegiate history and ensure all SPU athletes meet NCAA rules including: requirements regarding degree applicable credits earned per semester, degree applicable credits earned per academic year, percentage of degree earned by stated benchmarks and transfer exceptions; advises coaches which transfer SAs to recruit by correctly predicting NCAA eligibility; maintains knowledge of numerous degree programs to ensure SA eligibility and graduation.

• Amateurism – works with NCAA eligibility center to evaluate every student’s amateur history and ensure all SPU athletes meet NCAA rules; advises SAs who hope to compete professionally on how to maintain amateur status.

• Recruiting – examines all coach recruiting activities for compliance with NCAA rules; tracks and maintains documentation for all off campus recruiting, contacts with prospective SAs and families, evaluations of high school sporting events, official and unofficial visits by prospective SAs to SPU campus, coach involvement in local sports club and teaching private lessons and telephone and mailings by the department of athletics to prospects.

• Maintains Student-Athlete handbook and planner detailing all student-athlete policies for the department; maintains Compliance policy and procedure manual to meet NCAA requirements (subject to yearly review during MAAC compliance evaluation); maintains NCAA Booster manual to educate SPU athletic boosters regarding NCAA rules (SPU is responsible for the actions of its boosters in regards to NCAA rules); and maintains new employee manual used to train new staff members in all the intricacies of NCAA rules. This includes monitoring local and federal legislation related to name, image, and/or likeness (NIL). Responsible for enforcing the protocols contained within these handbooks. 

• Maintains all required NCAA documentation including eligibility reports, financial aid squad lists, scholarships, Letters of Intent, recruiting documentation, and practice documentation.

Financial Aid and Assistance

• Audit all student-athlete financial aid, including all non-athletics aid, to determine NCAA permissibility; authorizes athletic scholarship payments to Financial Aid and examines student-athlete accounts to adjust for fluctuating charges; counsels coaches regarding scholarships to stay within NCAA team scholarship limitations; assists SAs with all Financial

• Aid issues and questions, and works with Financial Aid liaison regularly.

NCAA Waivers and Reporting

• Draft Initial and continuing eligibility waivers ascertaining the best line of reasoning to present to the NCAA to obtain exceptions to NCAA rules for deserving SAs

• Draft hardship and five-year clock waivers determining when a SA fits the criteria for participation waivers and advocate to the MAAC and NCAA to allow the SA another year of intercollegiate competition based on extenuating circumstances. Participate in drafting and submitting any relevant NCAA, MAAC reports (i.e. Sport Sponsorship, Grant in Aid, etc.)

• Conducts rules education programs for coaches, student-athletes, institutional administrators and staff, boosters and local community members.

• Coordinates monthly athletic department compliance staff meetings.

• Establish and enforce clear expectations and protocols for timely, appropriate response to student-athlete concerns

• Serves as the athletic liaison to the Admissions, Registrars, Financial Aid and Residence Life offices.

• Maintains the Athletic Department’s policies and procedures documents. Responsible for enforcing the protocols contained within these handbooks.

• Serves on campus-wide committees representing the Athletics Department.

• Serves as sport administrator, as assigned by the Athletic Director.

• Attends contests and serves as game administrator, as assigned by the Athletic Director.

• Attend all required MAAC and NCAA meetings as necessary.

Salary Range: $65,000 - $75,000

Benefits: 

Along with a competitive salary, we provide a robust benefits package to support your health and future goals.

Key Benefits Include:

• Paid Time Off: Paid holidays, personal days, vacation, and sick leave

• Health Coverage: Health insurance, dental insurance, and vision insurance

• Life Insurance: Employer-provided life insurance

• Life & Disability Insurance: Voluntary life and voluntary disability coverage

• Retirement Savings: 401(k) plan with Roth and Traditional options

• Tuition Remission: An attractive tuition remission policy for employees and their dependents

• Additional Perks: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Voluntary Legal plan, FSA and more

The well-being of our employees is a priority for our University, and we are committed to promoting your success and well-being.

Qualification Standards:

• The Assistant Director of Athletics for Compliance is responsible for supporting the philosophy, goals and mission of the University and the Department of Athletics as well as adherence to Departmental, University, MAAC, ECAC and NCAA policies and procedures.

• Commitment and sensitivity to the needs and dynamics of a culturally diverse student body that includes a large percentage of first-generation and low-income students.

• Creative, innovative and self-motivated individual with the ability to work creatively in an atmosphere of limited resources.

• Commitment and sensitivity to the Jesuit and Catholic ideals that form the mission of Saint Peter’s University; and willingness to integrate these ideals into all aspects of the Athletics Department.

• Reports directly to the Athletic Director

Education: 

• Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree preferred. 

• Extensive experience with knowledge of and commitment to Division 1 NCAA rules compliance required. 

• Familiarity with policy issues concerning the administration of intercollegiate athletics and higher education preferred.

• Ability to design, implement and manage administrative systems to ensure compliance with applicable regulations.

• Ability to direct and perform detailed work with accuracy under time pressures.

• Experience with computer applications (Microsoft Office, CAi, Team Works, etc.).

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills combined with the ability to interact with diverse groups.

Experience: 

• 3-5 years “hands-on” experience with NCAA Division 1 rules compliance.

Working Conditions:

• Work nights and weekends in support of scheduled events as required.

Salary : $65,000 - $75,000