Assistant Commissioner - Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference

This position serves as the Conference’s primary liaison for NCAA compliance operations, supporting member institutions in navigating NCAA legislation and conference policies.

The role also serves as the primary liaison for the PSAC Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC), contributes to championship administration, and assists with strategic initiatives that enhance the student-athlete experience. This position offers the opportunity to contribute broadly to conference leadership, governance, and student-athlete development within a NCAA Division II premier conference.

The Assistant Commissioner will report to the Commissioner. Primary responsibilities are as follows:

• Oversee all aspects of NCAA Compliance within the conference including, but not limited to:

• Interpretative guidance of NCAA Bylaws

• Conducting institutional conference compliance reviews

• Engaging with compliance coordinators on monthly calls

• Development of rules education programs and opportunities, including compliance seminars

• Processing medical waiver requests

• Monitoring institutional violations

• Management of the NCAA legislative process for the conference, including educational efforts of annual NCAA proposals

• Serving as liaison between the NCAA Governance and Member Services Staff and the conference.

• Serve as primary liaison for the PSAC SAAC, including coordinating annual in-person meeting and working with the National SAAC representative.

• Serve as primary championship administrator at specific conference championships.

• Assist in the organization of league meetings for certain constituent groups, including the Athletic Administrators and annual spring Board of Directors meeting.

• Support implementation of the PSAC Strategic Plan and NCAA Division II Operating Plan initiatives, including student-athlete development and conference-wide programming.

• Assist in the development and planning of professional development opportunities for league constituent groups.

• Assist Commissioner with internal operations of office and other duties as assigned.   

The position requires residence in the PSAC footprint.

Qualifications: The successful candidate will possess strong organizational and interpersonal skills. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, communicate effectively across stakeholder groups, and utilize technology to support operations and organizational effectiveness. A minimum of 2-4 years of experience with preferred qualifications to include experience in NCAA compliance, athletics administration, conference operations, or related areas within collegiate athletics. A bachelor’s degree is required, and an advanced degree is preferred. Travel and night/weekend work are required as needed to attend championship events and PSAC/NCAA meetings.

Salary: Competitive and commensurate with qualifications and title.

Application: Interested applicants should submit a brief letter of interest, resume, and three references to Carlin Chesick, PSAC Commissioner, at cchesick@psacsports.org. 

Only electronic submission of documents will be accepted.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Anticipated start date is Summer 2026, prior to the 2026–27 academic year.

The PSAC is committed to having an inclusive community, and as an Equal Opportunity Employer, does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices on the basis of gender, race or ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, family or marital status, or sexual orientation.

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The Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference is nationally recognized as one of NCAA Division II’s premier conferences, committed to competitive excellence, student-athlete success, and collaborative leadership among its member institutions. Founded in 1951, the PSAC serves 17 institutions and sponsors 24 collegiate sports. Members include: Bloomsburg, California (Pa), Clarion, East Stroudsburg, Edinboro, Gannon, Indiana (Pa), Kutztown, Lock Haven, Mansfield, Millersville, Pitt-Johnstown, Seton Hill, Shepherd, Shippensburg, Slippery Rock and West Chester. 

More information about the Conference can be found at www.psacsports.org