Assistant Director of Compliance and Student-Athlete Support Services | CSUSM

  • NCAA Market
  • 10/22/2026

Job Description

San Marcos, California, The Assistant Director of Compliance and Student-Athlete Support Services will have the responsibility of assisting with the University’s NCAA compliance efforts and overseeing all support services for student-athletes. A central resource and support to student-athletes, the Assistant Director of Compliance and Student-Athlete Support Services will have comprehensive understanding of the unique needs of student-athletes and their development. The Assistant Director of Compliance and Student-Athlete Support Services works in coordination with the Department of Athletics compliance office, the Office of the Registrar, Admissions, Financial Aid, University Advising Center, other Student Centers, and the institution’s Faculty Athletics Representative to ensure student-athletes remain in compliance with NCAA/CCAA and CSUSM policies. The Assistant Director of Compliance and Student-Athlete Support Services will understand the University’s general advising structure and will work with student-athletes on eligibility advising while also referring student-athletes to primary or faculty advisors on campus. The Assistant Director of Compliance and Student-Athlete Support Services will have a working knowledge of CSUSM curriculum, academic rules and regulations. This position will also coordinate and provide student record information as needed for NCAA reports such as Academic Performance Census (APC), Academic Success Rate (ASR) and graduation rates. The Assistant Director of Compliance and Student-Athlete Support Services will process initial, transfer and continuing eligibility while overseeing the eligibility certification process for all student-athletes and will also oversee financial aid and the processing of athletic scholarships. The primary goal for this position is to create a positive experience for student-athletes fostering personal, academic and athletic growth that supports retention and timely graduation. Position Summary Assistant Director of Compliance and Student-Athlete Support Services (Student Services Professional III) This is a full-time, exempt position, which will lead toward permanent status following the successful completion of a probationary period. For a complete list of responsibilities and required qualifications, please review the position description linked at the top of the page. Required Education and Experience Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university in one of the behavioral sciences, public or business administration or a job-related field. Additional specialized experience during which the applicant has acquired and successfully applied the knowledge and abilities shown above may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis Minimum of three years of experience in NCAA compliance, collegiate academic advising, and/or collegiate student services Experience in conducting reviews of student athlete transcripts to assess athletic eligibility. Preferences Master’s degree in related field NCAA Division II compliance experience Experience providing eligibility/academic advising to collegiate student-athletes

Level

College/University