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Position Summary:
Florida Atlantic University is seeking an Assistant Athletics Director, Compliance - Boca Raton, FL.
Summary of Responsibilities:
This position serves as the Assistant Athletics Director (AD) for Compliance for the Intercollegiate Athletics program. The Assistant AD implements all policies and procedures of the department, university, conference and NCAA. Primarily, this position educates student-athletes, coaches, administrators, and staff while also monitoring and interpreting NCAA and American Athletic Conference rules. Further, this position is responsible for investigating and reporting NCAA and American Athletic Conference rules violations. Other duties include:
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Direct oversight of assigned NCAA Bylaws, handling all policy and procedure and other high-level tasks associated with the assigned NCAA Bylaws for all sports.
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Oversight of primary compliance functions including but not limited to recruiting (visits, academic evaluations, transfers, recruiting activity, etc.), eligibility, monitoring, education including onboarding of new coaches, and staff declarations for multiple assigned sports.
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Communication of rule changes and waivers to assigned sport programs.
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Preparing and delivering rules education for sport staff and student-athletes beyond sport assignments (ticketing, marketing, other departmental staff, etc.).
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Assisting and collaborating in investigation and processing of any rules violations for assigned sports and beyond.
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Drafting and filing of NCAA legislative relief waivers and extensions of eligibility for assigned sports and beyond.
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Roster management in multiple compliance software’s for assigned sports.
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Management of initial and transfer eligibility and tracking for assigned sports.
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Working all home football contests, as well as select men’s and women’s basketball contests.
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Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
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- Excellent benefit packages including Medical (PPO/HMO $50 per month single & $180 per month family), Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending plans, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and much more.
- State retirement options including tax-deferred annuities and Roth 403(b) plans.
- State employees Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program
- Flexible work arrangement plans
- Sick Leave Pool Program
- Paid time off (eligible employees) including vacation and sick leave, 1 personal day, 9 paid holidays, and paid winter break (at President’s discretion).
- Paid Community Engagement Volunteer Service Day
- Employee Educational Scholarship Program (EESP) for eligible Staff/Faculty - Tuition assistance after 6 months of full-time employment. For in-unit faculty, the EESP program may be extended to spouses and dependent children (eligibility rules apply).
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Minimum Qualifications:
Master's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization and two years of appropriate experience; or a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization and four years of appropriate experience required.
Required to work all home football contests.
Preferred Qualifications/Skills:
Master's degree with four year of appropriate experience.
Salary:
$75,000 - $80,000 per year.
College or Department:
OUC: Athletics Compliance
Location:
Boca Raton
Work Days and Hours:
Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Some night and weekends required.
Eligible for flex scheduling at the discretion of the supervisor.
Application Deadline:
2025-04-14
Special Instructions to Applicant:
APPLICATION DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:
Resume
Cover letter
OFFICIAL SEALED TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED:
Final candidate will be required to have official, sealed transcripts and original NACES evaluation, if applicable, sent from their educational institution to Human Resources prior to the start of employment.
PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENINGS REQUIRED:
Selected candidates must successfully complete and pass all employment screenings prior to the start of employment. Employment screenings may include a criminal background check (level I and level II), motor vehicle check, credit check, reference checks, alcohol, and drug screening check.
REQUEST FOR ACCOMODATIONS:
Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodation, please call 561-297-3057. 711
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