Assistant Director for Compliance Services | University of Connecticut

Storrs Mansfield, Connecticut, This individual will report directly to the Senior Associate AD for Governance and Regulatory Affairs. Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: serve as main compliance office contact for select varsity sport(s); serve as the main liaison with Residential Life and Dining Services, oversee personnel, outside competition, student-athlete employment, and assist in financial aid, initial-eligibility evaluations, and numerous areas of overall monitoring (with an emphasis on Bylaw 16 including settlement related benefits); serve as a resource for student-athletes, coaches, staff members and the university community regarding NCAA rules, and provide interpretations related to all NCAA bylaws; submit NCAA and conference waivers, and reinstatement cases for applicable assigned sports; and provide game day support for various sporting events. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s degree in Sport Management or related field At least two years of experience within a Division I or II institution’s compliance office or conference office, or at the NCAA national office (within the past three years), including demonstrated experience with the NCAA Applications Portal Comprehensive knowledge of NCAA compliance and proven ability to appropriately apply rules while assisting coaches and staff in achieving objectives Demonstrated ability to produce reliable results, regularly exercise good judgment, and problem solve Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Master’s Degree or higher Prior NCAA compliance experience within a Division I institution’s compliance office NCAA compliance experience at multiple institutions Prior experience in monitoring multiple NCAA bylaws Prior experience with a recruiting software system