Assistant Director of Athletics for Compliance - Princeton University

Overview:

The mission of Princeton University Department of Athletics is to strive for excellence in academics and athletics, while embracing equity in opportunity, good sportsmanship, and ethical conduct.

 

Reporting to the Senior Associate Director of Athletics for Student-Athlete Experience, the Assistant Director of Athletics for Compliance position will oversee all efforts concerning NCAA eligibility, NCAA compliance, Ivy League compliance, along with rules education, and will work collaboratively with the senior associate to help enhance the student-athlete experience.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee eligibility of all student-athletes.
   o NCAA Initial Eligibility - work with coaches to ensure certification.
   o Continuing Eligibility - assist in certification process; correspond with Associate Registrar/Associate Dean of Student Life; meet with student-athletes regarding any and all compliance and eligibility issues; and file necessary medical waivers (hardship and absence and others as needed).
   o Transfer Eligibility - assist student-athletes planning to transfer to other institutions.
• NIL/Name Image Likeness - serve as a point of contact for promotional activities and liaison to Opendorse (NIL tracking system).
• Process NCAA and Ivy League violations, as needed.
• Monitor the following: NCAA Countable Athletic Related Activity logs and Ivy Rest Days; Participation Records; NCAA Financial Aid/ Squad List limits for Ivy office; recruiting records; and summer activities of both coaches and student-athletes.

• Rules Education - provide and organize educational efforts for athletic and University staff members, coaches and student-athletes, which includes: monthly staff updates; student-athlete meetings and emails when education is necessary (i.e., gambling); create educational material for alumni/Friends of Princeton Athletics/campus departments; develop department policies; interpret NCAA and Ivy rules for coaches and staff.
• Serve as the liaison/coordinator of the Varsity Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (VSAAC).
• Assist with the Student-Athlete Wellness Leadership (SAWL) program.

• Serve as liaison for database software, including assisting with the usage of software, enhancing features as requested by coaches, trouble-shooting issues that arise, and providing  guidance and support to coaches.
• Supervise official and unofficial visits.

• Assist internal auditors during yearly compliance audit reviews; serve as primary liaison for requested documents/ explanations.
• Help coordinate student-athlete survey.
• Serve as athletics liaison to the Office of the Dean of Undergraduate Students; inform coaches of campus infractions.
• Coordinate student-athlete housing pre-and post-academic year.
• Collaborate with PVC on student-athlete community service initiatives, career service programming, and the annual PVC Awards Banquet.
• Oversee student-athlete participation awards.
• Other duties as assigned.

 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required; master’s or other advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum of three years of related work experience.
• Exceptional organizational skills.
• Ability to articulate a strong commitment to student-athlete wellness and a holistic approach to the student-athlete experience.
• Ability to uphold the commitment to Department of Athletics mission of Education Through Athletics.
• Demonstrated integrity and commitment to academic excellence.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Proficient with MS office products (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Demonstrated skills building collaborative relationships with students, coaches, parents, alumni, senior administrators, faculty and staff.

 

Princeton University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. KNOW YOUR RIGHTS

Standard Weekly Hours:36.25Work Schedule, If Other Than Standard Hours:Nights and weekends requiredEligible for Overtime:NoBenefits Eligible:YesProbationary Period:180 daysEssential Services Personnel (see policy for detail):NoPhysical Capacity Exam Required:NoValid Driver’s License Required:No Experience Level:Mid-Senior Level:#LI-JE1