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The California State University

Senior Associate Athletic Director for Compliance

The California State University, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199


Senior Associate Athletic Director for Compliance

Senior Associate Athletic Director for Compliance(Administrator II)Compensation and BenefitsThe Anticipated Hiring Salary Range is

$115,000 - $130,000 per year

and is competitive and negotiable depending on the strength of qualifications. This is a CSU Management Personnel Plan (MPP) position.The CSU system provides a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental and vision plans, membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS), sick and vacation time, and 15 paid holidays a year. Eligible employees are also able to participate in the fee waiver education program.Job SummaryThis Senior Associate Athletic Director for Compliance position has solid-line reporting responsibilities to the Deputy Director of Athletics and dotted-line reporting responsibilities to University Counsel. The Senior Associate AD for Compliance is also a member of the Athletics Senior Leadership Team (SLT), which involves strategic planning for the department, representing the department at events, game management duties, and administrative functions as directed by the Director of Athletics. The position is responsible for managing the entirety of the NCAA compliance functions, education, and enforcement of NCAA, Conference, and University rules and regulations for student-athletes, coaches, staff members, and donors. The position also establishes and implements processes related to the initial and continuing eligibility of student-athletes, develops and implements a robust NCAA rules education program for all constituents both within and outside of the University, maintains student-athlete files/records for the Athletics Compliance Office, ensures that all required NCAA and Conference documentation is up-to-date and preserved according to the institution's document retention policy. The Senior Associate AD for Compliance serves as the primary compliance liaison to football, men’s basketball, women’s basketball and other assigned sports programs to ensure adherence to all NCAA and conference policies and procedures. Annually audits all compliance processes related to recruiting, playing and practice, seasons, eligibility, transfers, financial aid, awards, extra benefits, and personnel. Provides ad hoc reporting on compliance functions to the Director of Athletics, Deputy Athletic Director, and University Counsel as requested. The position will also serve as a sport supervisor to assigned sport program(s).Key QualificationsThorough and professional knowledge of NCAA Division I rules and regulations.Extensive knowledge of NCAA and NCAA Eligibility Center policies and procedures; Specific knowledge to ensure student-athletes are eligible to participate in intercollegiate athletics by meeting all applicable NCAA, conference and institutional eligibility requirements.Knowledge of the principles and practices of effective leadership, motivation and performance evaluation.Ability to effectively:Interact with coaches of Division I sports programs, student-athletes and campus officials.Create/present educational materials related to compliance and student-athlete services (Academics).Understand and manage an on-line compliance database system.Supervise a team of compliance and academic professionals.Maintain strict confidentiality and appropriately manage sensitive information and communications with administrators, staff and coaches, student-athletes, and external agencies.Multi-task and meet deadlines.Mediate conflicts and provide dispute resolution in a fair and objective manner.Desire and ability to work within a fast-paced, diverse and team-oriented work environment.Support the department's commitment to equity and diversity as well as perform duties with integrity and professionalism.Have excellent communication skills both oral and written as well as competence in interpreting and communicating procedures, policies, ideas and instructions.History of regular attendance and positive reviews.Education and ExperienceBachelor's degree from an institution of higher education which is accredited by one of the six US regional accrediting associations or by an equivalent international institution of higher education.Minimum four (4) years of progressive full-time responsibilities and experience in the oversight of NCAA athletics compliance at an NCAA Division I institution, NCAA National Office or Conference office.Experience in a comprehensive athletics compliance program and managing rules and regulatory issues.Preferred Skills:Master's degree or Juris Doctor.NCAA Compliance experience at an NCAA Division I institution.Experience in compliance at an FBS institution.Experience leading and managing an Athletics Compliance Office.Experience supervising, managing and evaluating members of compliance office staff.Experience with ACS database system.Prior sport program supervisory experience.Experience in monitoring recruitment activities.Strong planning, organizing, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.Department SummaryIn support of the University’s prongs of excellence of discovery, diversity and distinction, Fresno State Athletics is committed to providing a comprehensive program to ensure our student-athletes are successful athletically, academically and in their future endeavors.Deadline & Application InstructionsApplications received by

September 8, 2024

will be given full consideration by the search committee.Applications received after that date will be forwarded at the request of the Hiring Manager and/or search committee.Please click “Apply Now” to complete the employment application for California State University, Fresno. Interested applicants must complete the application and attach the following: 1) their most recent resumé/vitae, 2) a cover letter that addresses their specific qualifications and interest, and 3) contact information for three professional references.Equal Employment Opportunity InformationCalifornia State University, Fresno is committed to maintaining and implementing employment policies and procedures in compliance with applicable state and federal equal employment opportunity laws and regulations. Executive Orders 1096 and 1097 prohibit discrimination, harassment, and retaliation on the basis of a protected status: race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex (including gender identity), sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition and covered veteran status. Fresno State's commitment to diversity informs our efforts in recruitment, hiring, and retention. We are proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.Fresno State is a tobacco-free, smoke-free and vapor-free campus.

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