Assistant Athletic Director, Compliance

 

Position Title:

Assistant Athletic Director, Compliance

Department/School:

Athletics

Salary/Pay Rate:

$65,000 - $70,000

Job Summary:

The Athletic Department at Marist University invites applications for a full-time, 12-month position as Assistant Athletic Director, Compliance, reporting to the Senior Associate Athletic Director, Student-Athlete Welfare/Senior Woman Administrator. This position will oversee and monitor the day-to-day compliance activities of the Athletic Department, work closely with all 23 varsity programs to enforce NCAA and conference bylaws and provide ongoing education and updates, and utilize NCAA and athletic software to track rosters and all compliance-related information and activity including recruiting, financial aid, and eligibility.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree
• 3-5 years of relevant work experience

Essential Functions:

• Maintain data/documentation to all aspects of comprehensive rules compliance program.
• Maintain and monitor NCAA squad lists and work closely with Student Financial Services regarding awarding athletic scholarships and institutional aid.
• Declare and monitor team playing/practice calendars.
• Monitor and approve all recruiting activity including, but not limited to, official/unofficial visits, contacts, evaluations, phone calls and other correspondence.
• Track eligibility of incoming freshmen and transfer prospective student-athletes.
• Research and interpret inquiries as they arise and provide up to date information to coaches and staff related to legislative changes/updates.
• Coordinate monthly and annual rules education meetings for coaches and staff, educate staff and campus community in NCAA, The Metro Conference, and PFL requirements.
• Input and maintain data on Arms software for use in daily compliance activities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree

Required Application Documents:

Resume, Cover Letter, & Contact Information of 3 Professional References 

Benefits:

The position includes a comprehensive benefit package*. Benefits for this position include but are not limited to the following:

• 3 weeks of paid vacation. 4 weeks of paid vacation beginning in the 6th year of employment. 
• Unlimited paid sick time.
• 14+ paid holidays per year.
• Medical, Dental & Vision insurance programs at a 15% employee / 85% employer contribution rate. Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Dependent Care (FSD).
• Life insurance.
• Generous short-term and long-term disability programs and workers compensation.
• 403(b) defined contribution plan:
  • First 6 years University contributes 7.5%, Employee contributes a mandatory 4%.
  • University contribution increases to 10.5% in year 7, and 12% after 15 years.
  • Employee contribution decreases to 1% in year 7. Remains 1% thereafter.
  • Typical eligibility requirements: 1 year of service and 1,000 hours with Marist University.
• 403(b) Tax Deferred Annuity – Roth option available. Voluntary, up to IRS maximum contribution.
• Tuition Benefits:
  • Up to 16 undergraduate credits per semester. Up to 18 graduate credit per academic calendar. Eligibility extends to employee, spouse, and dependent children under age 26.
  • University pays 100% tuition only.
  • Eligible dependents may be Reimbursed up to $2,000 per semester towards tuition at another accredited institution.

*Eligibility requirements including waiting periods and/or employee probationary periods may apply at the discretion of the University.

About the Department/School:

A conference leader in athletic and academic success, the Marist University Department of Athletics sponsors 23 Division I sports that compete in the Metro Conference and the Pioneer Football League (PFL – Football Championship Subdivision). In its history, Marist is the Metro all-time leader in conference championships and overall Commissioner’s Cups, an award that celebrates overall excellence and athletic achievement. The Red Foxes have led the conference in Metro Academic Honor Roll for 17 straight seasons.

About Marist University:

Founded in 1929, Marist is a comprehensive, independent four-year institution whose signature educational approach blends the liberal arts with pre-professional studies and emphasizes experiential learning to enrich classroom instructi