Athletics compliance and event coordinator

Description

Working under the guidance of the Associate AD for Compliance and Internal Operations, the Athletics Compliance and Event Coordinator actively supports initial and continuing student-athlete eligibility, helps design and deliver ongoing compliance education for coaches and staff, and assists with the day-to-day management of the equipment room. Additionally, operating under the direction of the Associate AD for Event Management, the Athletics Compliance and Event Coordinator serves as a Contest Management Supervisor, overseeing game-day hosting duties, acts as the technology liaison to campus IT for building access purposes, and manages all facets of student employment within the Athletics department.

Responsibilities

• Compliance, Eligibility & Roster Management - Collaborate directly with the Associate AD for Compliance and Internal Operations to track and monitor initial, continuing, and transfer student-athlete eligibility, including routine academic grade tracking and official certification. - Manage roster updates, the NCAA Transfer Portal, and transfer evaluation processes. - Assist in preparing NCAA forms, waivers, proposed bylaws, and interpretations. - Deliver ongoing rules compliance education for student-athletes, coaches, and staff.
• Event Operations, Access Control & Student Employment - Work under the guidance of the Associate AD for Event Management as an Event Management Supervisor, overseeing game-day setup, hosting protocols, visiting team logistics, and contest supervision for regular season, postseason, and championship events. - Serve as the primary IT liaison for building access control, managing electronic security and keycard access for student-athletes and staff. - Direct all facets of athletic student employment, including recruiting, hiring, scheduling, and training.
• Reporting, Governance & Award Nominations - Assist the Associate AD for Compliance and Internal Operations in gathering data, compiling, and submitting required college, conference, federal, and NCAA reports. - Help maintain, review, and update departmental policy and procedure manuals. - Partner with the Assistant AD for Sports Communication to identify, prepare, and submit nominations for student-athlete academic and athletic performance-based awards.
• Equipment Room Operations, Special Events & Student-Athlete Experience - Support the daily operations of the athletics equipment room, including inventory management, equipment issuance, and fitting safety standards. - Provide operational and logistical support for major non-contest athletic department events, such as awards banquets. - Assist departmental staff with Student-Athlete Leadership Team initiatives.

Qualifications

A Bachelor's Degree in Physical Education, Athletic Administration, Sport Management or related field is Required. Master's Degree is Preferred. 1 to 3 years of similar work-related experience is Required. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Ability to adapt quickly to changing environments and exercise sound, independent problem-solving skills.