Associate Athletics Director for Compliance & Student Athlete Success

Job Title: Associate Athletics Director for Compliance & Student Athlete Success

Location: Albany State Rec. Location

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Job ID: 284213

About Us

Albany State University is a fully accredited senior unit of the University System of Georgia. Employees receive benefits provided by the University System of Georgia, including, but not limited to, medical and major medical insurance, group life insurance, participation in the Georgia Teachers' Retirement System, Optional Retirement Plan (Faculty and exempt employees only), Social Security and Tuition Assistance Program after six months of employment.Location

Our West Campus is located at 2400 Gillionville Road, Albany, GA 31707. Our East Campus is located at 504 College Drive, Albany, GA 31705. The Human Resources office for both campuses is located on the West Campus in Building K, Suite 111.Job Summary

The Associate Athletics Director for Compliance & Student-Athlete Success is responsible for managing all aspects of NCAA compliance and institutional reporting while providing oversight of student-athlete development programming and designated sport programs. This role ensures adherence to NCAA, SIAC, PBC and institutional rules and regulations and coordinates eligibility certification, rules education, and compliance monitoring. The position also supervises the Compliance & Student-Athlete Success Fellow and supports holistic student-athlete development efforts, including SAAC, academic progress monitoring, and life skills programming. Additionally, this role provides sport oversight for designated sports and collaborates with the Athletics Business Manager on NCAA financial reporting and EADA submissions.

Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Responsibilities

Compliance Oversight

Serve as the department's chief compliance officer and primary liaison to the NCAA, SIAC and PBC.

Administer a comprehensive compliance program, including education, monitoring, and enforcement.

Lead all certification processes (initial, continuing, and transfer eligibility).

Maintain compliance software systems (e.g., ARMS, Banner, NCAA CA, LSDBi).

Develop and manage the annual compliance calendar.

Train coaches and staff on rule changes and interpretations.

Institutional and NCAA Reporting

Lead preparation and submission of:

Graduation Success Rate (GSR) / Academic Success Rate (ASR).

NCAA Sport Sponsorship & Demographics.

Collaborate with the Athletics Business Manager on:

Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act (EADA).

NCAA Financial Reporting.

Ensure accurate data collection in partnership with Admissions, Institutional Research, Registrar, and Financial Aid.

Student-Athlete Success Oversight

Provide leadership for holistic student-athlete development in partnership with the Fellow.

Supervise the Compliance and Student-Athlete Success Fellow, who manages:

SAAC coordination.

Leading student-athlete engagement and recognition events.

Life skills and leadership programming.

Serve as liaison to Career Services, Counseling, and Academic Affairs for athlete support.

Sport Administration

Provide direct sport for designated sports and assist with budget, scheduling, and program needs.

Support performance evaluations and team culture initiatives.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree required.

Minimum of three (3) years of NCAA compliance experience.

Strong understanding of NCAA rules, reporting requirements, and eligibility standards.

Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills.

Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as required for events.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's preferred.

Experience with sport supervision and/or student-athlete development.

NCAA Division II compliance experience.

Familiarity with compliance software (ARMS, Banner, NCAA CA, LSDBi).

Background in an HBCU or resource-conscious athletics environment.

Proposed Salary

Salary is commensurate with education and experience.Required Documents to Attach

Cover letter

Resume

A list of at least 3 professional references with their contact information.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Knowledge of NCAA Division II rules and compliance processes.

Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply NCAA bylaws accurately and consistently.

Understanding of student-athlete development and academic support practices.

Experience with compliance software and Microsoft Office programs.

Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Clear and effective written and verbal communication.

Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Skilled in building collaborative relationships across departments.

Contact Information

For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact the Office of Human Recourses at, or by email at . For technical support, please call the USG Service Desk at 251.2644, or email .USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at .

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at .Institutional Values

Excellence

We achieve outcomes of the highest quality, hold ourselves accountable to the highest standard and are committed to continuous improvement in University programs and services.

Respect

We are directed by tenets of ethics, treating other with courteous regard, and being civil in our interactions.

Community

We strive to build community and value a good mindset.

Teamwork

We seek partnerships within the University and community. We practice a supportive spirit that results in the implementation of plans, actions and shared results.

Learning

We cultivate a practice of global pedagogies in a learning environment.Conditions of Employment

All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Albany State University.

Certain positions may also require the selected candidate to submit to or have:

a credit check completed for "Positions of Trust" and/or approved departmental purchase card usage

a motor vehicle report for positions that require driving an Albany State University vehicle

a successful pre-employment drug testEqual Employment Opportunity

Albany State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, working, and studying. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the ASU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the ASU community.

For questions or more detailed information regarding this policy please contact the Albany State University Office of Human Resources at . For individuals requiring disability-related accommodations for participation in any event or to obtain print materials in an alternative format, please contact the Disability Resource Center at .

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