Associate Athletic Director

$87,000 - $87,000/Yr

Prairie View University - Prairie View, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

Prairie View, TX

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Associate Athletic Director (Athletic Compliance) at Prairie View A&M University serves as the overall administrator responsible for the development and monitoring of all systems designed to ensure compliance with NCAA, Southwestern Athletic Conference, and University rules. This position plays a critical role in maintaining the integrity of the athletic program by ensuring that all operations adhere to the established regulations governing amateurism, eligibility, financial aid, and other compliance-related matters for 18 intercollegiate sports. The selected candidate will be expected to provide leadership and oversight for a comprehensive compliance program, which includes coordinating athletics compliance rules education programs, conducting rules meetings, and preparing educational materials for staff and student-athletes. In addition to overseeing compliance education, the Associate Athletic Director will act as a liaison between the NCAA, Eligibility Center, Conference, and other institutions. This role requires the individual to lead the compliance staff, evaluate their performance, and ensure that the day-to-day operations of the Compliance Office are executed effectively. The responsibilities also include developing strategic plans to address potential compliance conflicts, investigating and self-reporting rule violations, and maintaining accurate records and reports as mandated by various agencies. The position demands a proactive approach to monitoring student-athlete eligibility, financial aid allocations, and compliance with NCAA regulations. The Associate Athletic Director will also oversee the clearance process for student-athletes, manage the complimentary ticket process, and ensure that all required documentation is submitted in a timely manner. This role is essential in fostering a culture of compliance within the athletic department and ensuring that all stakeholders are informed and educated about the relevant rules and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership and oversight for a Comprehensive Compliance program.
• Coordinates athletics compliance rules education programs, including conducting rules meetings and initiating orientation programs.
• Acts as a liaison between the NCAA, Eligibility Center, Conference, and other institutions regarding compliance.
• Leads, trains, and evaluates compliance staff members.
• Performs day-to-day operations of the Compliance Office, ensuring adherence to NCAA rules and regulations.
• Develops strategic plans and evaluates potential compliance conflicts and issues.
• Leads efforts to investigate and self-report rule violations to appropriate offices.
• Completes mandated forms, reports, assessments, and audits as required by various agencies.
• Assists with the certification of initial and continuing eligibility and allocation of athletics financial aid.
• Monitors student-athlete employment and NIL Deals.
• Oversees the clearance process for all student-athletes, including transfers and official visits.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.
• Five years of experience in athletic administration.
• Knowledge of NCAA eligibility rules and regulations.
• Excellent written communication, analytical, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

Nice-to-haves

• Five or more years of experience in athletics administration.
• Experience in drafting NCAA waivers and violations.
• Experience conducting rules education presentations.
• Working knowledge of Cai, LSDBi, Eligibility Center, JumpForward and/or FrontRush software.

Benefits

• Competitive salary up to $87,000 annually based on qualifications and experience.