Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance

Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance

Organization and administration of the procedures for maintaining compliance with NCAA and Mid-American Conference rules and regulations and maintaining comprehensive rules and regulations training program for coaches, staff, and student-athletes, serves as the departmental liaison and builds relationships with campus leadership, manages all compliance staff, and serves as a member of the Athletics Leadership Team. Monitors & educates student-athletes, staff, coaches and community on NCAA Rules such as, but not limited to recruiting, eligibility, awards, enrollment, playing and practice seasons, financial aid, employment, NIL, extra benefits and gambling. Oversee the Documentation and reporting of NCAA violations to the NCAA and Mid-American Conference. Monitors financial aid for compliance with NCAA rules, budget oversight, and EADA compliance. Supervises the application process for Summer aid and the Issuance of Athletics aid Agreements. Monitor disbursement of athletic aid and any hold information. Communicate with student-athletes concerning academic hold issues and collaborate with coaches to ensure timely registration. Oversees Rev Share contracts and issuance of contracts. Compile reports for the NCAA, Federal Government, Mid-American Conference and institution, including but not limited to, Grant-In-Aid Report, Sport Sponsorship & Demographics, Participation and Athletic Aid reports, Medical Disqualification etc. Act as liaison to various campus entities, including but not limited to Admissions, Financial Aid, Bursar, Registrar, Internal Audit, Legal Affairs, Undergraduate Colleges and Residential Life (housing & dining). Act as University liaison to the NCAA and Mid-American Conference on all NCAA compliance related matters in coordination with the Senior Associate Athletic Director. Oversees and maintains the Ohio Athletics Student-Athlete Code of Conduct in collaboration with the Senior Associate Athletic Director. Serve as liaison with campus entities, receiving, and communicating all non-academic conduct cases. Provide education/day-to-day guidance on conduct and team rules.

Duties/essential functions may include, but not be limited to, the following: Ensures University adheres to all applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies to mitigate legal risks. Monitors regulatory changes, conducts audits, and advises on legal matters to maintain organizational integrity and prevent compliance violations.

Supervisory responsibilities include managing a team, overseeing at least 2.0 FTE employees, and having authority to manage performance and assign duties. May have authority to hire, transfer, suspend, promote, discharge, reward, and discipline employees.

Fiscal responsibilities include managing a small budget or part of a larger budget.

Problem solving involves solving interpersonal team issues, developing solutions for team-related problems, and seeking guidance from higher-level management on complex problems.

This role is primarily desk-based and involves extensive use of desktop computers. Occasionally, the job may require travel to attend meetings and programs.

Minimum qualifications require a Bachelor's degree in a related field, 3 or more years of related professional experience, and 1 or more years of supervisory experience, or equivalent education and experience.

Preferred qualifications include Division IFBS compliance experience.

Salary is commensurate with experience and credentials. Employees also enjoy a generous benefits package which includes medical, vision, dental, basic and supplemental life, retirement plan with an employer contribution, winter break closure, paid holidays, educational benefits for you and eligible dependents, sick leave, parental leave program, vacation, and more.

Pay range is $44,592.00-$74,196.00.

Job category is Administrative at-will appointment, employment type is full-time regular, job family is Athletics, job sub family is Compliance, job level is M1, job open date is 08/03/2026, posting end date is 08/06/2026, planning unit is Intercollegiate Athletics, work schedule includes some evenings and weekends, expected hours worked per week is 40+ hours per week, expected duration of assignment is on-going, campus is Athens, and months are 12 month.

Applicants may contact Trina Jones, View email address on click.appcast.io if they have questions about this position.

Ohio University is an equal access/equal opportunity employer.