JOB DESCRIPTION
Position: Asst/Associate Director of Athletics for Compliance
Status: Full-time, 12 months, Administration, Exempt
Summary
Ensure the College is compliant with all NCAA rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. Certify on a semester basis the athletic eligibility of all student athletes. Work in conjunction with Financial Aid, Registrar, and Admissions Offices.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree required, Master's degree preferred
Responsibilities
Ensure compliance with NCAA Conference and college rules and regulations to recruitment, eligibility, admissions, financial aid, housing and the physical welfare of student athletes. Monitor institutional adherence to these rules and regulations.
Formulate and implement strategies and systems for YHC's athletics programs and support services to ensure NCAA rules and regulations are followed.
Develop, implement, and monitor a systematic reporting and tracking structure for athletics programs and units in compliance with regulations.
Maintain a detailed and current working knowledge of the eligibility and financial aid certification rules and procedures of the College, Conference, and NCAA.
Monitor recruitment activities for the development and provides guidance to coaches and staff regarding managerial steps for all on-campus recruiting efforts.
Approve all official visits of prospects and monitor related activities.
Directly assist with the recruitment of prospective student-athletes by evaluating the coaches' recruiting recommendations and assisting them in obtaining the necessary documents for admissions, as necessary.
Provide support data and serve as the department liaison with the Director of Financial Aid and the College Registrar in preparation of reports on student-athletes required by the College, Conference and/or the NCAA.
Coordinate all certification of eligibility and oversee financial aid procedures within the Department, in conjunction with campus certification officials. Through the Academic Coordinator, interface with the Director of Admissions on eligibility status matters.
Coordinate the National Letter of Intent Program for the department.
Conduct compliance rules review seminars for departmental administrators, coaches, and student-athletes. Disseminate new Conference and NCAA legislation and interpretations to coaches and departmental staff. Consult with coaches and other administrative staff regarding program compliance and provide appropriate training opportunities for athletic staff.
Coordinate the summer term and financial aid eligibility programs for the department.
Maintain regular contact with officials from the NCAA and the Conference to obtain current and accurate information regarding regulations and compliance.
Supervise the development and transmittal of all NCAA Squad Lists to the Conference, to include handling all changes and updates.
Aid and assist the members of the institution in any aspect of NCAA compliance.
Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned by the Director of Athletics.
Young Harris College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. EOE M/F/D/V
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree
- Master's degree
What We Do
Young Harris College is a private liberal arts college founded in 1886, dedicated to cultivating curious minds and preparing students for meaningful contributions, adhering to the Wesleyan tradition of developing both a trained mind and a warm heart.
