Associate Director, Compliance

Duties & Responsibilities

• Maintain strong institutional control by independently applying and interpreting NCAA, Big 12 Conference, and University rules related to initial and continuing eligibility and financial aid.

• Coordinate and oversee initial and continuing eligibility and financial aid certification processes for all sport programs, exercising professional judgment in complex or non-routine cases.

• Develop, update, and maintain comprehensive monitoring systems and databases to ensure accuracy, transparency, and institutional accountability.

• Design, implement, and refine ARMS workflows to integrate multiple athletics department units, streamlining compliance processes and strengthening institutional oversight.

• Maintain advanced working knowledge of NCAA, Big 12, and University bylaws, interpretations, waivers, and case precedent.

• Identify, analyze, and evaluate compliance risks related to eligibility and financial aid, recommending mitigation strategies aligned with institutional and regulatory standards.

• Lead the development, submission, and documentation of NCAA waivers and interpretations involving initial and continuing eligibility or financial aid.

• Analyze compliance data to identify trends, emerging risks, and areas for process improvement.

• Prepare comprehensive incident reports and support the implementation of corrective actions in coordination with senior compliance leadership.

• Provide expert interpretations and guidance to coaches, administrators, and staff regarding eligibility and financial aid regulations, requiring significant explanation and regulatory analysis.

• Serve as a departmental resource for eligibility and financial aid compliance matters, advising units on regulatory requirements and best practices.

• Develop and deliver department-wide rules education initiatives, including presentations and training materials for coaches, staff, and student-athletes across multiple platforms.

• Collaborate with campus partners and athletics stakeholders to ensure consistent understanding and application of compliance standards.

• Administer and coordinate assigned compliance programs and projects with limited supervision, ensuring alignment with department and institutional objectives.

• Assist in the development and maintenance of compliance policies and procedures that support evolving NCAA, conference, and institutional requirements.

• Utilize university systems and departmental tools with proficiency to support monitoring, reporting, and compliance operations.

• Provide input into department initiatives, workflow improvements, and strategic compliance planning.

• Budget accountability.

• Additional duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent communication skills.

• Ability and desire to perform accurate detail-oriented tasks and work with basic office software and database programs.

• Ability to multi-task with frequent interruptions.

• Dedication and motivation to initiate, lead, and support value-added projects.

• Meticulous attention to detail.

• Fosters a collaborative work environment through respectful and effective communication.

• Demonstrated organizational skills, including the ability to plan, establish priorities and successfully manage multiple priority projects.

• Demonstrated ability to develop and support interpersonal relationships.

• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with individuals at all organizational levels, and project a positive, professional attitude.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience required.

• Minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degrees such as a Master's or Juris Doctor.

• Three years of experience working in an NCAA compliance environment.

• Experience with NCAA Compliance Assistance Software.

• Experience using ARMS software.

• Previous responsibilities associated with Bylaw 14 or 15.