Assistant Director, Athletic Compliance

Title: Assistant Director, Athletic Compliance

Position Number: 998288 

Unit/Department: General Athletics

FTE: 100%

Salary: Commensurate with experience and qualifications of the selected candidate 

Department Summary:

Drake University's Athletics Department competes in the Missouri Valley Conference at the NCAA Division I level. Bulldog student-athletes thrive in the classroom and their respective field of play. Drake Athletics sport programs are considered Des Moines’ Hometown Team. The department culture is predicated on a common value statement known as The Bulldog Way written by coaches, staff, and student-athletes. This intentional commitment to a championship culture is led by integrity, excellence, wanting the best for and best from one another, and aspiring to greatness provides a foundation for student-athletes, coaches, and athletics staff to study, work, and play.

Job Summary:

The Assistant Director of Compliance will assist the Assistant Athletics Director for Compliance with all day-to-day operations of a Division 1 NCAA Compliance Office. The Assistant Director will help manage and monitor all pillars of NCAA Compliance including financial aid, education, initial and continuing eligibility, recruiting, Playing & Practice Seasons, Rules Interpretations, and will assist in NCAA reporting. The position requires constant, prompt, and accurate communication to all institutional staff, coaches, and student-athletes. Understanding of all NCAA Applications and NCAA Compliance Software will be important for this position.

Minimum Qualifications:

-Baccalaureate Degree – knowledge of specialized principles or techniques normally obtained through a four-year college/university academic program or an equivalent in-depth specialized training program directly related to the type of work being performed

-1-3 years of experience in an athletics department including internship or part-time work

Preferred Qualifications:

Masters Degree preferred, not required.

Job Duties:

• 20% - Assist in compliance monitoring of initial and continuing eligibility, financial aid, and playing and practice seasons. 

• 20% - Assistant in the distribution and upkeep of compliance office records and student-athlete files & forms.

• 15% - Assist in the recruiting process, including official and unofficial visits, pre-approvals, recruiting monitoring by tracking contacts and evaluations, and education as necessary. 

• 15% - Coordinate the textbook distribution process. 

• 10% - Maintain Roster Management in Teamworks.

• 10% - Assist the ticket office with all complimentary admissions through ARMS.

• 10% - Provide other duties as assigned.

Salary and Benefits:

The salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications of the selected candidate. At Drake, we are proud to offer our employees, their spouses, and eligible dependents a comprehensive benefits package, which includes a wide range of core benefits, perks, and discounts. If you are exploring a job with Drake University, we invite you to spend a little time with our Drake Benefits Guide 2026. One of our popular policies provides a tuition waiver for Drake employees, their spouses, and eligible dependents. Drake also participates in not one, but two tuition exchange programs available to dependent children. Tuition Benefits

Special Instructions to Applicants:

For consideration, you must apply online. Please include a resume and cover letter. If you have any questions about this job positing or the application process, please email alex.crowl@drake.edu .

 
Review of Applications Begins:

A review of applications will begin immediately. This position will remain open until filled.

For faculty positions, selection will depend on the receipt of recommendation confirming the candidate's scholarly achievements and teaching abilities and/or on the candidate's satisfactory passing of a teaching demonstration if selected for an on-campus interview. For staff positions, selection will depend upon careful review of each applicant’s references, education, and, if applicable, experience.

ABOUT DRAKE
Drake University is recognized as a top private university in the Midwest. Drake is a midsize university in Des Moines, Iowa, with an increasingly diverse student body. We are deeply committed to equity and inclusion and creating a sense of belonging for all members of the campus community—faculty, staff, and students alike. More than 900 faculty and staff are part of the Bulldog pack, a close-knit group of colleagues enthusiastic about preparing students to be global citizens and leaders, challenging assumptions. Drake University is not only an outstanding institution of higher learning, it is also a wonderful place to work. We are enthusiastically committed to welcoming new ideas and people into the fold, and to retaining and rewarding stellar employees.

All positions at Drake provide opportunities to contribute to Drake University’s core mission of creating an exceptional learning environment that prepares students of all backgrounds for meaningful lives and professional accomplishments. 

STRONG COMMITMENT TO A DIVERSE AND INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY
At Drake University, we don’t just accept differences—we celebrate them, we support them, and we thrive on them for the benefit of our students, our employees, and our community. As reflected in our Core Values, we embrace a diverse and inclusive community. 

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
Drake University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.  Drake University is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations in its services, programs, activities, education, and employment for individuals with disabilities. If you would benefit from an accommodation at any point in the recruitment process (including using our online application process), please contact Drake Human Resources (p: 515.271.3133; e: jobs@drake.edu) and let us know how we can assist you.