Director, Athletic Compliance

University of Hartford

Director, Athletic Compliance

Job Description
Assumes responsibility for assisting Associate Athletic Director (AD) for Compliance in the development, implementation and maintenance of a comprehensive NCAA Division I, America East Conference (Big Sky for Men's Golf and MAAC for Women's Golf) and institutional compliance program for the University of Hartford. Supports the development, implementation and monitoring of systems related to the NCAA, America East as well as University of Hartford rules and regulations to ensure timely and efficient compliance office activities as well as accountability and institutional control. In all actions, adheres to federal and state laws as they relate to financial aid administration, rules and regulations governing University, America East, Big Sky, MAAC and the NCAA, including assisting in the education process extended to alumni, boosters, regents, friends and the community. Performs all duties in full support of the University's mission, understanding that the positive and effective execution of these duties are instrumental to the education of the University's students.

Essential Job Duties
Job Duties
lt;divgt;This job description of the job is for identification and administrative purposes only. It is not intended to be a complete statement of all duties, which may be assigned by the supervisor according to varying needs.lt;/divgt;

Description of Key Responsibility: Utilizes and maintains institutional compliance software system, providing training to coaches, staff and administrators in an effort to ensure that employees are up-to-date on operating the systems and properly monitoring functional usage to review official/unofficial visits, CARA , complimentary tickets, recruiting activity, playing and practice logs, NLIs, declaration of playing seasons, and roster management. Triages technical issues as necessary and/or appropriate. *
Essential Duty?: Yes
Percentage Of Time: 20%

Description of Key Responsibility: Assists in coordination, preparation and presentation of monthly compliance education training classes on a full range of NCAA rules and regulations for coaches, administrators, student-athletes, regents, donors and booster groups. Assists the Associate AD in gathering University -wide information for required NCAA reporting. *
Essential Duty?: Yes
Percentage Of Time: 10%

Description of Key Responsibility: Assists in the review and evaluation of initial and continuing academic eligibility for student-athletes. Identifies irregularities, inconsistencies and potential NCAA violations and reports and/or addresses compliance infractions with Associate AD as necessary and/or appropriate. Assists in preparation and review of academic eligibility documents and financial aid lists for all sports teams for certification purposes. *
Essential Duty?: Yes
Percentage Of Time: 20%

Description of Key Responsibility: Assists in drafting, editing and submission of legislative waiver requests, student-athlete applications and associated reports to the NCAA , the America East, Big Sky, MAAC as necessary and/or appropriate.
Essential Duty?: Yes
Percentage Of Time: 10%

Description of Key Responsibility: Establishes, cultivates and maintains effective working relationships with campus constituents including, but not limited to, the Office of Financial Aid and Admissions.
Essential Duty?: Yes
Percentage Of Time: 10%

Description of Key Responsibility: Performs other related duties as assigned.
Essential Duty?: Yes
Percentage Of Time: 10%

Formal Education:
Bachelors Degree required.

Work Experience:
Normal office situation. May require travel, including overnight stays

Impact of Actions:
Makes recommendations or decisions which usually affect the entire department.

Complexity:
Varied: Work is complex and varied and requires the selection and application oftechnical and detailed guidelines. Problems are not easy to identify, but are similar tothose seen before. Moderate analytic ability is needed to gather and interpret data whereresults/answers can be found after analysis of several facts. Solutions can often be found by using methods chosen before in other situations.

Decision Making:
Analytic: Supervisor is available to establish broad objectives relative to position duties or departmental responsibilities. Independent judgement is required to study previously established, often partially relevant, guidelines; plan for various interrelated activities; and coordinate such activities within a work unit or while completing a project.

Internal Communication:
Requires regular contacts to discuss issues of moderate importance and to respond to inquiries. Occasionally requires contact with officials at higher levels on matters requiring cooperation, explanation and persuasion.

External Communication:
Requires regular external contact to discuss issues of moderate importance and respond to inquiries. Also requires continuing contact with the public involving the enforcement of regulations, policies and procedures.

Customer Relations
Contact with customers involves more complex servicing over the telephone, in writing or in person to resolve complaints, make adjustments or correct mistakes about a selected service, product or capability.

Managerial Skills
Responsible for providing limited supervision for one or more functions within a department. Formally plans, assigns, directs and coordinates the work of these functions. Typically responsible for performing some non-supervisory duties in addition to supervisory responsibilities. May perform staff evaluations and make recommendations regarding pay and/or performance.

Knowledge and Skills
Professional Skills. Requires knowledge of theories and practices of a professional field. This level of skill is typically reserved for an individual with a four-year degree or a high level of vocational skill demonstrated by a number of years of on-the-job experience. Writes reports using technical data requiring considerable interpretation. Develops new methods and procedures. Frequently applies knowledge to practical issues and problems.

Special Skills
The ability to work effectively with diverse groups.

Location: 200 Bloomfield Avenue, West Hartford, CT 06117

Job Type: Full-time