Assistant Director - Athletic Compliance

Posting Details

Position Information


Job Title
Assistant Director - Athletic Compliance


Nature of Work


Assist with direction and oversight of a comprehensive NCAA Division II compliance program which includes, but is not limited to, advising services to student-athletes; eligibility; playing and practice seasons; financial aid; enforcement; Name, Image, Likeness (NIL) policies; and all required reporting documents for the Department of Athletics. The Assistant Director will encourage a culture of compliance through education, monitoring, and enforcement of their respective policies and procedures.

Examples of Work Performed


1. Provide guidance on policies and procedure to enforce, monitor, and document compliance with NCAA

legislation.

2. Maintain a proficient level of knowledge and understanding of NCAA legislation.

3. Collaborate with Registrar's Office to certify athletic eligibility of student-athletes.

4. Work with Financial Aid to award and track distribution of athletic aid to student-athletes.

5. Coordinate with Athletics Business Manger to monitor expenditures for occasional meals, recruiting visits,

recruiting travel and camps.

6. Provide education and rules interpretation to coaches, student-athletes, faculty, staff, and other college entities

responsible for compliance with NCAA legislation.

7. Direct and enforce a reporting process to document compliance with NCAA, NSIC, and WSC policies and

procedures for squad lists/eligibility reports; roster management; recruiting activity including evaluation of

prospects, campus visits; practice and playing seasons including CARA reports, and coaching certification.

8. Oversee the completion and submission of required NCAA and NSIC reporting.

9. Facilitate the process for providing academic guidance for student-athletes to ensure student-athletes maintain

athletic eligibility and progress-towards degree.

a. Audit student-athletes semester schedule to make sure they are on track to stay eligible.

b. Facilitate drop/add requests for student-athletes to sustain eligibility of student-athlete.

10. Provide education to faculty and staff who work with student-athletes to develop semester schedules that meet

progress towards degree requirements.

11. Coordinate all Name, Image, Likeness (NIL) opportunities, education, reporting, and compliance with student athletes.

12. Serve as a member of the Athletic Department administrative leadership team.

13. Other duties as assigned by the Associate Athletic Director for Internal Affairs.

Required Qualifications


Bachelor's degree; experience working with NCAA compliance legislation and, experience with computer technology, specifically Word and Excel.

Preferred Qualifications


Master's degree

Physical Demands

License and Certification Requirements

Other Requirements

Salary Information
Competitive, commensurate with qualifications and experience. Attractive and comprehensive benefit package. Annual salary range is $46,027- $57,534.


FTE


1.000

FLSA
Non-Exempt


Union Status
NSCPA


Number of Vacancies
1

Posting Detail Information


Posting Number
PS1673P


Desired Start Date
07/01/2026


Open Date
06/03/2026


Close Date

Open Until Filled
Yes


Special Instructions to Applicants


Wayne State College is seeking an Assistant Director- Athletic Compliance.

General Information


Wayne State College serves as a model of success for regional public higher education. Investments in infrastructure and facilities, expanded academic programs and partnerships, a whole-campus approach to recruitment and retention, and a commitment to strategic planning position the College as a strong member of the Nebraska State College System. More than 4,500 students rely on Wayne State for access to graduate and undergraduate degree programs in more than 130 programs of study each year, a role the College has proudly filled since its founding in 1891. Our goals are clear: continually improve retention and graduation rates, provide high-quality academic programs and campus facilities, support workforce and economic development in the region, maintain affordability and access, and manage resources for sustainability. We invite qualified applicants to join us in our important work.

EEO Statement


The Nebraska State Colleges are equal opportunity institutions and prohibit unlawful discrimination and harassment. Each College has designated an individual to coordinate the Colleges' non-discrimination efforts to comply with regulations implementing Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies and practices may be directed to the Compliance Coordinators assigned at each College and identified on each College website.

Veteran Statement
This position is subject to Veterans Preference.