Senior Associate Athletic Director Compliance

Job Summary

Under the general direction of  the Director of Athletics, the Senior Associate Athletic Director for Compliance will support and enhance the Cal Poly Athletic Department. The incumbent will educate, oversee, enforce, and interpret conference and NCAA regulations. The position will develop, direct, supervise, evaluate, and oversee all aspects of Athletics compliance and eligibility certification in conjunction with various university officials for the 20 Division I level sponsored programs, including strategic planning, policy implementation, comprehensive rules education and monitoring systems, interpretations, waivers, investigations, and self-reporting of violations.

Department Summary

Cal Poly is committed to providing a broad based, high quality, competitive, NCAA Division I athletic program that affords student-athletes opportunities to take advantage of Cal Poly's unique Learn by Doing philosophy. Cal Poly's Athletic teams compete in the Big West, Big Sky and Pac 12 conferences. Cal Poly fields 20 athletic teams with approximately 450 student athletes.

 Key Qualifications

• Manage  overall operations of the Athletics Compliance Office
• Serve as the university’s primary liaison in the area of NCAA legislation and governance
• Provide leadership in the eligibility certification process for freshmen, transfers, continuing student-athletes, and international student-athletes
• Lead the university’s efforts to investigate and self-report violations of NCAA and conference rules. Review facts and case precedent and serve as the university’s liaison to the NCAA and conference office to determine whether violation occurred and appropriate penalties to impose

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree
• One year of management experience
• Minimum of five or more years of NCAA compliance experience
• Minimum of five or more years of intercollegiate athletics experience
• Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis

Salary and Benefits

The anticipated hiring range for this role is $100,000 - $120,000 annually. Note that the offer is calculated based on the background and relevant years of experience of the individual selected.

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Anticipated Hiring Range referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Classification Range may be broader than what the University anticipates paying for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).

Cal Poly offers a best-in-class benefits program, including health, dental and vision insurance, retirement participation in the Public Employees' Retirement System, and educational benefits for eligible employees. See our benefits website for additional information. 

Cal Poly

Cal Poly is a nationally-ranked public university located in San Luis Obispo, California, and known for its Learn by Doing philosophy. Each year more than 20,000 top-tier students come to San Luis Obispo to put knowledge into action, taking their learning outside the classroom as they prepare for careers in engineering, agriculture, science, business, humanities and the built environment. Cal Poly’s hands-on philosophy, small class sizes and close student-faculty mentorships result in graduates ready from day one to impact their communities, California and the world. For more information, visit calpoly.edu.

Equal Opportunity and Excellence in Education and Employment

This position is open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, Cal Poly provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring that every student and employee has access