Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance

Business Title Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance Applications Accepted From Planning Unit Wide Special Instructions to Applicants

THIS POSITION IS BEING POSTED PLANNING UNIT WIDE. Only current employees in the Intercollegiate Athletics planning unit at Ohio University will be considered.

To apply , please complete and submit the online application and current resume. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. For full consideration, please apply by August 6, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. ET on the close date.

This position is eligible for the following benefits: medical, vision, dental, basic and supplemental life, winter break closure, paid holidays, educational benefits for you and eligible dependents, sick leave, vacation, and retirement. Posting Number 2016459T Department Summary

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.

Position Profile

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.

Level Summary

Supervises a team and ensures effective work activities within work unit. Has input on personnel actions for direct reports. Primarily focused on supervision, but may still engage in operational tasks similar to the direct reports' roles. Accountable for the productivity and effectiveness of the team or department, ensuring goals are met.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Manages a small team. Directly oversees at least 2.0 FTE employees. Has authority to manage performance and assign duties.

May have authority to hire, transfer, suspend, promote, discharge, reward, and discipline employees.

Fiscal Responsibilities

Responsible for managing a small budget or part of a larger budget.

Problem Solving

Solves interpersonal team issues, develops solutions for team-related problems. Seeks guidance from higher-level management on complex problems.

Independence of Action

Has discretion in decision-making but reports to higher-level management.

Communication and Collaboration

Collaborates with higher-level manager(s) and other teams, ensures team alignment with organizational goals.

Physical Requirements

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

Requires 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

Division I FBS compliance experience.

Department ICA Compli Student Svcs Pay Rate

Salary is commensurate with experience and credentials.

Employees also enjoy a generous benefits package which…