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The selected candidate will help ensure the program operates and conducts itself within the ideals, goals, rules, and regulations set forth by Newberry College, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and the South Atlantic Conference (SAC). Reporting to the Director of Athletics, the Associate Director of Athletics for Compliance and Student Athlete Success will direct and enforce the Athletics department’s compliance with NCAA, conference and College rules/regulations and oversee the planning and implementation of strategies conducive to the academic, athletic, and personal development of student-athletes. Duties will include working in collaboration with various college offices including Student Affairs, the Registrar, Center for Student Success, Residential Life, and Financial Aid.

JOB FUNCTIONS: 1.Maintain the NCAA IRL list for all prospective student athletes. 2.Monitor all official visits of prospective student athletes; CARA Monitoring; NLI Monitoring; Issuing of all National Letter of Intents for qualified prospective student athletes. 3.Conduct the annual student-athlete survey. 4.Report any institutional violations to the conference office and/or the NCAA. 5.Submit NCAA waivers for either prospective student athletes or current student athletes. 6.Submit all NCAA and SAC report. 7.Transfer certification. 8.Sport oversight. 9.Roster management for our 24 athletic programs. 10.Key member of our enrollment and retention task forces. 11.Communicates and educates NCAA rules with the athletic department staff, student athletes and key departments on campus. 12.Maintain the NCAA squad lists for each team with continuous review throughout the year to confirm eligibility. 13.Interaction with various departments on campus that help review a student-athletes eligibility. 14. Administer the department’s Title IX compliance and education program. 15.Other responsibilities as assigned by the Director of Athletics.

Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred supplemented by 3-5 year of compliance related experience in athletics administration or a related field. Proficient knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations required. Previous NCAA compliance experience preferred. Experience using Front Rush and Jenzabar. Proficient in working with Microsoft Word and Excel. Ability to develop and/or streamline processes. Knowledge of athletic sports administration; Strong written and verbal communication skills; Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to network across a multifaceted college community; Sports management skills; Organizational skills; Strong attentiveness to detail.

 

Please submit a resume, cover letter and three (3) references to [email protected]. Put “Associate Athletics Director for Compliance and Student – Athlete Success” in the subject line.