The department of Athletics at West Virginia University is currently accepting applications for a Director of Compliance.

About the Opportunity

The Director of Compliance assists the Senior Associate Athletics Director to ensure compliance with all aspects of NCAA rules and regulations governing intercollegiate athletic operations. This position provides general oversight and day-to-day functions of the recruiting and eligibility processes for all sports other than football. This position provides assistance to coaches and athletic staff to ensure compliance with all aspects of NCAA rules and regulations governing intercollegiate athletic operations.

We strongly believe in work-life balance and keeping time for things we love outside our work. WVU offers generous benefits, including:

• 13 paid holidays (staff holiday calendar)
• 24 annual leave (vacation) days per year
• 18 sick days per year, and the flexibility to use that time to care for immediate family members
• WVU offers a range of health insurance and other benefits
• 401(a) retirement savings with 6% employee contribution match, eligibility to continue health insurance, and other retiree perks. Looking for more retirement benefits information? Check out retirement health insurance benefits, retirement income, and FAQ’s.
• Wellness programs

What You'll Do

• Implement and maintain systems of communication, organization, documentation and evaluation to establish accountability in all areas of compliance oversight. Establish dialogue related to compliance with athletics staff members, institutional staff members outside athletic department (e.g. Admissions, Registrar, President’s Office, etc.) and outside groups (e.g. fans, ticket holders, alumni and athletics boosters).
• Coordinate NCAA eligibility requirements for certification of student-athletes for initial, continuing, transfer, and/or amateur eligibility for sports other than football. Serve as the primary contact with NCAA Eligibility Center for incoming freshmen student-athlete eligibility for all sports other than football. Disseminate eligibility information to members of the coaching staff, Director of Athletics, Faculty Athletics Representative, Admissions and Registrar. Answer questions from these persons regarding eligibility issues. Answer questions from high school administrators, parents, and prospective student-athletes. Produce required reports and forms.
• Oversee and implement the NCAA waiver process for eligibility, amateurism issues, medical hardships, legislative relief and student-athlete reinstatement.
• Serve as the primary compliance representative for the NCAA Academic Progress Rate process.
• Administer the playing season regulations for assigned sports . This includes, but is not limited to, working with coaches and respective sport administrators to declare the playing season in each sport, other than football, prior to the beginning of the institution’s playing season for that sport.
• Coordinate the monitoring of playing and practice sessions and countable athletic related activities (CARA) to ensure compliance with NCAA rules and guidelines for assigned sports. Duties include random attendance and monitoring of team practices, monitoring student-athletes activities during summer period, and verification with the strength and conditioning staff and student-athletes.
• Research rule interpretations for athletic department staff members, including researching questions regarding NCAA rules presented by coaching staff, athletic administrators and personnel from other departments.
• Participate in NCAA rules education procedures and processes to assure understanding of NCAA regulations.
• Provide rules interpretations for coaches and staff members, including researching questions regarding NCAA rules presented by coaching staff, athletic administrators, and personnel from other departments.
• Assist with the investigation of NCAA rules violations as directed by the Senior Associate Athletics Director, Big 12 Conference and/or NCAA. Requires in-depth knowledge of rules.
• Utilize the ARMS system to enhance monitoring, rules education and documentation management. Participate in necessary trainings and webinars to ensure detailed knowledge and functionality of the system.
• Participate in various campus committees, and state and regional professional organizations. Actively participate in game day duties for football and other athletic events. Attend select competitions and practices to observe the coaches, student-athletes, and game personnel to ensure compliance with various regulations.
• Maintain professional growth and development through seminars, workshops, and professional affiliations; keep abreast of current information and changes in NCAA legislation.
• Draft statistical, narrative, and/or other reports as requested by the Senior Associate Athletics Director.
• Maintain professional growth and development through seminars, workshops, and professional affiliations. Keeps abreast of current information and changes in NCAA legislation.
• Perform responsibilities related to the athletic compliance operations as assigned and documented by the general responsibility matrix established by the Senior Associate Athletics Director.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned by the Senior Associate Athletics Director.
• Report directly to the Senior Associate Athletics Director; ; must also work closely with all others involved with carrying out the philosophy and objectives of the intercollegiate athletic program.
• Maintain knowledge of and comply with all rules, regulations, policies and guidelines of West Virginia University, the Big 12 Conference and the NCAA; must adhere to NCAA Bylaw 11.1 Conduct of Athletic Personnel. Failure to adhere to these policies will result in appropriate disciplinary action including possible suspension and termination.
• Represent the University on the highest professional level with dignity, integrity, and strength of character and will exhibit ethical behavior; must respect the rights and dignity of individuals with sensitivity to problems that may arise from racial and ethnical differences.
• Demonstrate a cooperative attitude towards all sports within the intercollegiate athletic program.
• Possess the ability to adapt to any situation, make decisions and work independently; position must have the ability to build and maintain relationships with student-athletes, coaches, staff members and contractors; required to use creative abilities to develop new techniques and approaches in dealing with many issues controlled by this position; responsibilities of the position are ever-changing and require constant research and education. It also requires the ability to adapt to any situation and make decisions.
• Manage sensitive and confidential information related to student-athletes, coaches and staff utilizing discretion and correct decisions. Failure to use proper discretion at required level could result in major and significant embarrassment to the University and/or have a significant impact on image, revenues and eligibility of student-athletes.

• A Master’s degree or advanced professional degree, preferably in business, public administration, sports administration or related field or an equivalent combination of education and directly related experience.
• A minimum of two (2) years of experience in NCAA rules compliance required, preferably at the Division I level.
• Ability to maintain high standard of ethics and integrity related to intercollegiate athletics.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Division I (FBS) intercollegiate athletics.
• Demonstrated knowledge of NCAA and conference guidelines, policies, rules and regulations with the ability to interpret, apply, enforce and explain such policies and rules.
• Maintain knowledge of state and University policies and procedures.
• Exhibit strong creative, organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge of correct English, grammar, spelling, punctuation and sentence structure.
• Demonstrated ability in public speaking skills.
• Demonstrated ability to function professionally under high stress and confrontational circumstances.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks for extended period of time.
• Demonstrated ability to independently plan and organize work.
• Proactive attitude towards work and assignments.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain and develop personal contacts with outside groups, i.e. student-athletes, coaches, professional representatives, fans, media, donors, University community.
• Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
• Demonstrated knowledge of record keeping and adherence to schedule.
• Demonstrated ability to quickly learn University and department policies and procedures.
• Ability to stay abreast of information impacting the affected area.
• Demonstrated ability to organize and motivate groups and individuals.
• Ability to maintain proper unit attendance and punctuality standards, work extended hours including nights and weekends (often with extensive walking and standing).
• Demonstrated skills in management of athletic compliance program.
• Demonstrated knowledge of effected areas of involvement.
• Demonstrated ability to manage personnel.
• Ability to make administrative/procedural decisions and judgments.
• Demonstrated ability to drive and travel via motor vehicle.
• Maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to communicate effectively and comprehensively, both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrated strong working knowledge of NCAA regulations and guidelines and ability to apply and enforce those rules.
• Ability to function as a liaison for Athletics with several administrative departments within higher education and at the conference and national level.
• Demonstrated ability to operate Compliance Assistant specialized software program.
• Demonstrated knowledge of financial aid and eligibility requirements of student-athletes.
• Ability to participate in an investigation, including the preparation and submission of reports to the NCAA.

• Valid driver's license.

At West Virginia University, we leverage our talents and resources to create a better future for our state and the world. As West Virginia's land-grant university, WVU has three campuses that touch each corner of the state. The WVU System includes 518 buildings on 15,880 acres, Extension Service offices in all 55 counties, ten experimental farms and four forests.

From the groundbreaking R1 research of our flagship campus in Morgantown to the career-oriented programs of WVU Potomac State in Keyser to the technology-intensive programs at WVU Tech in Beckley — the contributions of WVU employees directly impact the 1.8 million people of West Virginia every day, no matter their role or position.

Service, curiosity, respect, accountability, and appreciation are the core values that unite Mountaineers, inspiring one another to work tirelessly and support others as they seek to reach new heights. After all, when you're a Mountaineer, impossible is just another mountain to climb.

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West Virginia University is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer and is the recipient of an NSF ADVANCE award for gender equity. The University values diversity among its faculty, staff, and students, and invites applications from all qualified applicants regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, nationality, genetics, disability, or Veteran status.