Assistant or Associate Director of Athletics

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Posted: 01-Jul-26

Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Type: Full-time

Categories

Executive

Executive - Associate Athletics Director

Sector

Collegiate Sports

Required Education

4 Year Degree

Job Details

The Assistant or Associate Director of Athletics supports the administration of the University's intercollegiate athletics program with a primary focus on NCAA, conference, and institutional compliance. This position assists with day-to-day compliance operations, documentation, education, and reporting to ensure adherence to applicable rules and regulations. The role requires strong attention to detail, knowledge of NCAA legislation, and the ability to work collaboratively with coaches, staff, and campus partners.

Job Duties

Assists with monitoring and administering NCAA, conference, and institutional compliance processes, including eligibility certification, recruiting activities, financial aid, and playing and practice seasons. Maintains accurate compliance records and documentation and prepares required reports, forms, and submissions to the NCAA, conference office, and University. Supports compliance education initiatives by communicating rules interpretations, policy updates, and expectations to coaches, staff, and student-athletes. Assists with investigations, self-reports, waivers, and audits by collecting information, tracking timelines, and coordinating with athletics and campus offices. Collaborates with admissions, registrar, financial aid, academic support, and athletics staff to ensure consistent application of NCAA and institutional policies.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree sports management, higher education, or a related field
• 2 years collegiate athletics compliance or a related NCAA regulatory role

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree

Additional Preferred Experience And Opportunities

While all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, the University is particularly interested in candidates with demonstrated experience in NCAA Division II compliance operations, including a strong working knowledge of relevant rules, documentation practices, and reporting requirements.

Experience utilizing Teamworks Compliance and Recruiting platform is highly valued, as this role will engage regularly with technology systems that support compliance workflows, communication, and student-athlete management.

Additionally, candidates with experience in coaching or a strong interest in contributing to the University’s softball, volleyball or golf programs are encouraged to apply. Opportunities may exist for qualified individuals to support these programs in a coaching or auxiliary capacity, consistent with departmental needs.

Physical Demands

Lift and carry 40-50 lbs. Examples: Push/pull patients on bed, stretcher (requires 29 lbs. push force), lateral transfers up to 50 lbs. of the patient's weight. Frequent to continuous standing/walking. Patient transporters can walk 8-10 miles per shift. *Patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.

Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

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About Thomas Jefferson University

Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throug...hout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years. Jefferson is committed to providing equal educa­tional and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.

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