Assistant Athletic Director of Compliance; Administrator

Job no: 562835
Work type: Management (MPP)
Location: San Diego
Categories: MPP, Athletics, At-Will, Full Time, On-site (work in-person at business location)

Position Summary

The Assistant Athletic Director of Compliance assists with leading the day-to-day operations of the Athletics Compliance Office, including rules education, interpretations, monitoring, enforcement, waivers, and eligibility. This position serves as a key compliance resource for coaches, student-athletes, staff, and university constituents while supervising and developing compliance staff and interns.

Key Responsibilities:

• General Duties
• Supervise the day-to-day operations of the Athletics Compliance Office and internship program, including leading staff meetings, conducting evaluations, and supporting staff development.
• Participate in strategic planning; develop and update compliance policies, procedures, and the Compliance Policies and Procedures Manual; and represent the Compliance Office at campus, athletic, and community events.
• Compliance Education
• Lead and coordinate rules education for coaches, staff, student-athletes, administrators, and other university constituents, including monitoring regulatory changes and providing timely training.
• Develop and present educational materials for meetings, onboarding, preseason programs, websites, social media, student-athletes, representatives of athletics interests, and community partners.
• Compliance Monitoring and Enforcement
• Serve as the primary compliance liaison for Football, Men’s Basketball, and Women’s Basketball while providing rules interpretations and overseeing compliance monitoring systems, including complimentary admissions and Teamworks.
• Develop and maintain audit, monitoring, allegation, and self-reporting systems; identify and research potential violations; and assist with preparing self-reports.
• Waivers and Eligibility
• Oversee the preparation and submission of NCAA and conference waivers and coordinate eligibility clearances and certifications for transfer and incoming student-athletes.
• Review NCAA, conference, CSU, and SDSU forms for eligibility concerns and maintain current waiver and eligibility databases.

What We are Looking For:

• Bachelor’s degree and four years of full-time experience working in NCAA compliance.
• Experience providing NCAA rules interpretations and presenting educational sessions.
• Thorough knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations and experience with compliance monitoring systems.
• Strong written and oral communication, analytical, organizational, and critical-thinking skills.
• Ability to explain complex regulations to diverse audiences and foster a culture of compliance.
• Experience with NCAA LSDBi, RSRO, ACS, Microsoft Office, and related compliance technologies.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and work effectively with student-athletes, coaches, staff, and campus partners.
• A master’s or juris doctorate degree and NCAA Division I or FBS compliance experience are preferred.

Why Join Us?

• Support the success and well-being of approximately 550 student-athletes across 18 intercollegiate sports.
• Join a collaborative Athletics Compliance Office committed to education, interpretation, oversight, and enforcement.
• Contribute to the integrity and success of a nationally competitive NCAA Division I athletics program.
• Enjoy an opportunity to lead compliance initiatives, develop staff, and make a meaningful impact across the university.

As part of the California State University (CSU) system, San Diego State University helps power one of the largest and most impactful public university systems in the nation. Working at the CSU .

Position Information

• This is a full-time, at-will role, offering comprehensive benefits.
• Position is designated exempt under FLSA and is not eligible for overtime compensation.
• Standard SDSU work hours are Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., but may vary based on operational needs.
• The individual hired into this role will work on campus at SDSU in San Diego.

Department Summary

The Department of Athletics, utilizing the services of over 150 employees, is responsible for the intercollegiate athletics program at San Diego State University. Currently, there are 18 sport programs, approximately 550 student-athletes, and 17 offices in the department. The offices include the following:
The Aztec Club/Development, Administration, Athletic Medicine, Business Office, Compliance, External Corporate Sales, Equipment, Event…