Position Title: Associate Athletics Director, Compliance & Administration
Department: Intercollegiate Athletics
Reports To: VP for Intercollegiate Athletics
Appointment: Full-time; 40 hours per week (12-month position)
Status: Exempt
The Department of Athletics is seeking a highly motivated, organized and dedicated professional for the position of Associate Athletics Director – Compliance and Administration. The successful candidate will report directly to Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics.
This full-time, twelve-month position will be responsible for assisting the Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics in facilitating Missouri Valley Conference and NCAA rules compliance. The specific duties of the Associate Athletics Director - Compliance and Administration will include: Assistance with student-athlete financial aid and scholarship awards; Facilitate and monitor Sport Program participation lists, monthly logs and the missed class policy; Coordinate annual review of NCAA, conference, and institutional student-athlete paperwork; Assist with the education of coaches, staff, and constituents regarding NCAA compliance; Monitor Student-Athlete Employment; Assist in the coordination of all aspects of the academic eligibility for Sport Programs; Assist in yearly team meetings; Coordinate the completion and updating NCAA reporting forms; Perform other athletic-related duties assigned.
Bachelor’s degree required; minimum of two years of experience in NCAA compliance or equivalent desired, preferably at the NCAA Division I level; comprehensive understanding and knowledge of NCAA rules, regulations, processes, interpretations, appeals and governance structure desired; knowledge of NCAA technological processes such as CAi and LSDBi preferred; proven ability to relate well to coaches, student-athletes and other constituency groups required; excellent oral and written communication skills, ability to multitask and organizational abilities with high attention to detail required; creative problem solving skills required; ability to work as a member of a team required; research skills required; proficiency in areas of initial, continuing, and transfer eligibility and financial aid preferred; proficiency in playing and practice seasons and recruiting preferred; strong interpersonal skills to interact effectively and tactfully with individuals at all levels required; a willingness to promote and uphold the mission of Bradley Athletics required.
Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter, resume and complete contact information for a minimum of three professional references with telephone numbers.
Please submit all materials at the time of initial application.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Employment with Bradley University is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check. VISA sponsorship is not available for this position.
Bradley University offers a competitive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life and disability coverages, FSA, HSA, and retirement plan options. Bradley also offers significant higher education cost savings for employees and dependents through the Tuition Remission program. Information regarding our benefits can be found here: https://www.bradley.edu/offices/business/human-resources/benefits/
Bradley University is a top-ranked, private university in Peoria, Illinois, offering nearly 5,000 undergraduate and graduate student’s opportunities, choices, and resources to build their futures. Innovation, action, and collaboration drive Bradley students to generate ideas and create solutions that remake the world around them. Our comprehensive array of undergraduate and graduate academic programs includes business, communications, education, engineering, fine arts, health sciences, liberal arts and sciences, and technology.
Bradley University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The administration, faculty and staff are committed to attracting qualified candidates from underrepresented groups.
