What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance & Student Athletic Development position at Roberts Wesleyan College?
The Department of Athletics is seeking a full time, Assistant Director for Compliance & Student Development to provide leadership and student-athlete development for Redhawks athletics while maintaining and monitoring sound programming related to compliance with all NCAA, East Coast Conference (ECC), and Roberts Wesleyan University rules and regulations and demonstrating institutional control. The Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance and Student-Athlete Development is responsible for facilitating tools and programs to assist with academic success, development and retention of student-athletes. This includes overseeing the academic progress from matriculation to graduation by assisting student athletes in developing a responsible approach to academic planning, monitoring academic performance and providing targeted academic support for at-risk student athletes.
Compliance Duties (50%) : Monitor and administer compliance regulations within the institution including educating athletic coaches, staff, and student-athletes on NCAA Division II and East Coast Conference Compliance regulations.
- Coordinate and / or conduct meetings on a regular basis with athletic coaches, administration, university constituencies, current and prospective student-athletes, and boosters, as needed.
- Provide updates to all interested parties on explanation of rules, rule changes, and processes required for compliant participation.
- Work closely with new coaches to ensure that they are working within NCAA Division II and East Coast Conference compliance rules.
- Oversee and monitor the administration of visits and tryouts, camps, clinics, complimentary admissions, declaration of practices, playing seasons, recruiting contacts, and CARA reports.
- Monitor and update eligibility lists, seasons of competition, progress towards degree requirements, and student-athlete information through CA.
- Assist prospective and new-student athletes in evaluating eligibility as a new student or transfer student, including initial eligibility reports.
- Administer NLI (national letter of intent) and submit returning student-athlete financial aid reports.
- Identify, investigate, and report any and all NCAA rules violations.
- Complete all required NCAA compliance reports.
Student Development Duties (40%) : Develop, coordinate, and implement academic support services for student-athletes as well as student-athlete development opportunities.
Institutional Duties (10%) : Develop, coordinate, and implement academic support services for student-athletes as well as student-athlete development opportunities.
The approved salary for this position is $58,458.40 / annually.
Requirements
A Master's degree and 3-5 years administrative experience at a college or in a sports field, including knowledge of NCAA compliance regulations. Strong organizational and data management skills required, including high detail-orientation and commitment to accuracy. Must be able to work effectively with people at all levels of the institution. A successful candidate will be able to demonstrate cultural competence and must value the principles of diversity and equity.
Salary : $58,458
