Associate Athletic Director - Compliance and Governance

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Position Summary/Primary Purpose of Position

Position reports to the Sr. Associate Athletic Director/NCAA Compliance and Governance and assists with the development, implementation, coordination, and administration of NCAA, CSC, ACC, and UNC compliance initiatives. Individual will be responsible for monitoring NCAA, CSC, ACC and UNC rules and regulations associated with current student-athletes, former student-athletes, prospective student-athletes, Department of Athletics staff members, University faculty and staff members and representatives of athletics interests. 

Serve as the Carolina Athletics Compliance Department’s primary subject matter expert and point of contact for all NCAA Bylaw 12 matters, including but not limited to athletics eligibility, amateurism, involvement with professional teams, draft participation, contractual agreements, agent interactions, and employment-related activities. Provide authoritative guidance and interpretation of NCAA, conference, and institutional regulations to ensure compliance and mitigate risk.

Serve as the primary liaison to student-athletes regarding Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) activities, including non-institutional NIL agreements, disclosure requirements, and related compliance obligations. Review and assess NIL transactions for adherence to applicable NCAA, conference, state, and institutional policies; educate student-athletes and stakeholders on evolving NIL legislation and best practices; and coordinate with campus partners, legal counsel, and external entities to address complex compliance matters. Monitor regulatory developments, recommend policy, and process enhancements to support institutional compliance and student-athlete success.

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

The Department of Athletics exists to provide educational and athletic opportunities to young men and women, to provide an environment for student-athletes to learn, advance and excel both academically and athletically, and to serve the interests of the University by complimenting and enhancing its diversity and quality of life. Through its athletic programs, the University seeks to unite alumni, faculty, administration and students in a common shared experience. The governing unit within the Department of Athletics is the Director’s Office, which is the administrative office and clearinghouse for the entire Department of Athletics, and promotes the department’s guiding principle of educating and inspiring through athletics. This unit provides support to administrators, coaches, staff members and student-athletes in order to provide and promote a premier intercollegiate athletic program for The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The Department of Athletics is a highly visible public relations arm of The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, with statewide, national and international recognition.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Master’s or Bachelor’s and 0-2 years’ experience; or will accept a combination of related education and experience in substitution.

Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

Excellent written communication and interpersonal skills. Must have working knowledge of the NCAA Eligibility Center, Compliance Assistant Internet (CAi), Requests/Self Reports Online (RSRO) and LSDBi. 

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

Five or more years full-time experience in NCAA Compliance; NCAA Division I Conference Office or FBS preferred; Rules interpretation preferred.