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Associate Athletic Director for Compliance and Student Development

Employer
The College of New Jersey
Location
New Jersey, United States
Salary
Salary Not Specified
Date posted
Mar 1, 2023

Job Details



To enrich education through diversity, The College of New Jersey is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The College has a strong commitment to achieving diversity among faculty and staff, and strongly encourages women and members of underrepresented groups to apply.

The College of New Jersey invites applications for Associate Athletic Director – Compliance and Student Development. This is a 12-month full time position that resides in the Athletic Department within the Division of Student Affairs. This position reports directly to the Executive Director of Athletics.

The Associate AD for Compliance & Student Development is responsible for managing the department’s compliance and eligibility processes and ensuring the department’s adherence to all NCAA, NJAC and TCNJ rules and regulations. Job responsibilities include administering annual compliance presentations, and rules education programming. This position works with a variety of internal and external constituents to develop educational, leadership and support programming for student-athletes, and to research, identify and solicit student-athletes for participation in leadership, career, internship and education programming offered by the NCAA and other organizations. Additionally, this position also serves as the advisor for the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee and the department’s Leadership Fellow/Lions Leading Lions Program.

As a member of the Director of Athletics leadership team, this position holds game management responsibilities, sport administration duties and manages ticketing and concessions for all home events. The Associate AD for Compliance & Student Development is also responsible for planning and executing the TCNJ Hall of Fame, Student-Athlete Orientation and Student-Athlete Senior Banquet.

The College of New Jersey Athletic Department strives for excellence in providing a nationally competitive athletic and academic experience. We support the well-rounded student-athlete by developing the student-athlete academically, athletically and socially in preparation for life after college. We aim to recruit, advance and graduate student-athletes who are committed to personal growth, character development, serving the greater good of the campus and community, and embracing the ideals of the NCAA Division III Philosophy. The College of New Jersey provides equitable opportunities for men and women to participate in nationally competitive athletic programs under the guidelines of the New Jersey Athletic Conference and the NCAA.

Main Responsibilities:
  • Be a key member of the Department's leadership team and play an integral role in the day-to-day operations of the Department.
  • s erve as the department's Admissions Liaison, advocate for prospective student-athlete program changers and special talents and monitor the coaches' recruitment process .
  • Serve as the department's Front Rush Administrator, ensure coach's compliance, run reports and evaluate data to strategically improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the recruitment process.
  • Responsible for the planning and execution of the department's Hall of Fame Ceremony, Student-Athlete Orientation and Senior Student-Athlete Banquet .
  • Assist in the supervision of athletics admin staff, coaches, support staff and student-workers .
  • Serve as Athletics liaison to various campus partners and work collaboratively to promote the integration of athletics into the broader campus community.
  • Ensure the department's compliance with all NCAA, NJAC and other applicable conference regulations, as well as all pertinent federal, state, and local laws, including Title IX, while supporting an environment that promotes the greatest level of integrity and commitment to the highest standards of ethical behavior.
  • Develop compliance presentations and administer annual student-athlete compliance.
  • Responsible for maintaining the TCNJ Athletics Department Handbook, Student-Athlete Handbook and the Compliance Policies and Procedures Manual.
  • Administer a comprehensive rules education program for the Department including coaches, administrators, staff and appropriate personnel.
  • Monitor the academic progress of student athletes to ensure student-athlete eligibility.
  • Responsible for the submission of NCAA/Conference waivers, all NCAA required reports and all duties associated with investigating and reporting rules violations.
  • Serve as the advisor for SAAC, develop programming and provide guidance to set and achieve annual goals .
  • Serve as the liaison to the Office of Leadership and assist in overseeing and developing programming for the Lions Leading Lions Program.
  • Engage and collaborate with various Student Affairs partners to develop educational, leadership and support programming for student-athletes .
  • Research, identify, and solicit student-athletes for internship, workshop and leadership opportunities offered by the NCAA and other national organizations.
  • Work closely with the Faculty Athletic Rep to identify and problem solve registration or other academic concerns .
  • Serve as the department's liaison to Financial Aid, Records and Registration, Enrollment, EOF and other areas as needed to assist in the successful recruitment and retention of student-athletes .
  • Demonstrate a sustained commitment to diversity and to the overall development, academic success and graduation of each student-athlete.
  • Oversee, monitor and approve scheduling of competitions for the 20 varsity programs and ensure adherence to Department guidelines.
  • Serve as Game/Event manager, including serving as Tournament Director as assigned.
  • Manage, coordinate and oversee ticket & concessions operations for all home events .
  • Hire, train and supervise student-worker staff and event staff.
Education and Experience:
  • Bachelor’s Degree required, Master’s degree preferred.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
  • 3 years experience in athletics compliance, college athletics or related field .
Work Environment and Physical Demands:
  • Fast paced, collaborative and goal oriented environment.
  • Long hours that sometimes stretch over 14 hours in a day; sitting for long periods of time.
  • Most weeks in season require six days per week and sometimes seven days a week.
  • Ability to lift and carry up to 25 lbs.
About TCNJ

TCNJ is a highly selective institution that has earned national recognition for its commitment to excellence. Founded in 1855, TCNJ has become an exemplar of the best in public higher education and is consistently acknowledged as one of the top comprehensive colleges in the nation. TCNJ currently is ranked as one of the 75 "Most Competitive" schools in the nation by Barron's Profiles of American Colleges and is rated the No. 1 public institution in the northern region of the country by U.S. News & World Report. TCNJ was named the #10 value in public higher education by the Princeton review in 2009 and, in 2006, was awarded a Phi Beta Kappa chapter - an honor shared by less than 10 percent of colleges and universities nationally. A strong liberal arts core forms the foundation for programs offered through TCNJ's seven schools - Arts & Communication; Business; Education; Humanities and Social Sciences; Science; Nursing, Health, and Exercise Science; and Engineering. TCNJ faculty members are teacher-scholars who share a commitment to liberal learning. TCNJ is located within an hour, by train, of New York City and Philadelphia.

Contact Information

Qualified candidates should apply online and submit a letter of interest, resume (CV), as well as the names and contact information for three professional references. Applications will be considered until a viable finalist has been found. Final offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of background check and reference checks.

In accordance with the New Jersey First Act P.L. 2011 c.70, effective September 1, 2011, new public employees in certain positions (faculty exempt) are required to obtain New Jersey residency within one (1) year of employment. Applicants must meet the requirements listed.

Company

TCNJ

The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) is a highly selective institution that is consistently recognized as one of the top comprehensive colleges in the nation. Founded in 1855 as the New Jersey State Normal School, TCNJ maintains the eighth highest four-year graduation rate among all public colleges and universities. It is ranked by Money as one of the top 15 public colleges “most likely to pay off financially,” and U.S. News & World Report rates it the No. 1 public institution among regional universities in the northeast.

Known for its natural beauty, the college is situated on 289 tree-lined acres in suburban Ewing Township, New Jersey, in close proximity to both New York City and Philadelphia. A strong liberal arts core forms the foundation for a wealth of degree programs offered through the college’s seven schools: Arts and Communication; Business; Education; Engineering; Humanities and Social Sciences; Nursing and Health Sciences; and Science. Five signature experiences are the hallmark of a TCNJ education. They include a personalized, collaborative, and rigorous education; undergraduate research, mentored internships, and field experiences; community engaged learning; global engagement; and leadership development.

TCNJ’s longstanding commitment to faculty-student collaboration was recognized in 2015 by the Council on Undergraduate Research, which named the college the recipient of its inaugural “Campus-wide Award for Undergraduate Research Accomplishment.” In 2006, TCNJ was awarded a Phi Beta Kappa chapter—an honor shared by less than 10 percent of colleges and universities nationally.

Essential to its mission, TCNJ believes in the transformative power of education to develop critical thinkers, responsible citizens, and lifelong learners and leaders. Leadership programming is offered throughout an undergraduate’s career, as well as other programs and services aimed at students’ social, emotional, career, academic, spiritual, and physical development.

The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) is committed to attracting, motivating, and retaining a highly qualified and diverse workforce to support our mission. Our commitment to diversity is guided by our spirit of service toward our students, faculty and staff. The campus provides a multitude of cultural and social experiences that further broaden and enrich the lives of our College and community members. The College of New Jersey is proud to offer a generous benefits package that includes health, welfare, and retirement benefits for all eligible employees

We invite you to discover what TCNJ has to offer.

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