Assistant Athletic Director of Compliance

Position Announcement

Under the direction of the Senior Associate Athletic Director of Compliance, this Assistant Athletic Director will have day-to-day oversight of all football team NCAA Compliance and Utah Tech University policies and procedures. This will include but not be limited to: reviewing football recruiting forms, CARA logs, admission and transfer pre-signing evaluations, official/unofficial visits, comp tickets, staff declarations, reporting of any violations, and all other aspects of teaching NCAA rules and regulations. This position will also oversee/educate/develop NIL for all student athletes and be main contact for any outside groups/individuals. Information about the Athletic department can be found online at https://dixiestateathletics.com .

Responsibilities

• Ensure Football staff and team compliance with NCAA, conference and university rules and regulations related 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 compliance strategies and systems for football program and support services to ensure NCAA rules and regulations are followed.
• Aid in preparing Compliance Policy and Procedures Manual and electronic forms.
• Oversee the Name, Image, and Likeness of student-athletes from a compliance perspective, including education, policy, monitoring, and implementing them within the Athletics Department. Point of contact for all student athletes and any outside group or individual.
• Educate and audit football staffs on Jump Forward, Teamworks and Sharepoint forms.
• Assist with all NCAA rules education for all student-athletes, coaches, staff, faculty, boosters, and others, as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field required.
• At least one (1) year of NCAA Compliance work experience at the Division 1 level required.
• Experience with implementing Jump Forward forms/reports required; experience with Compliance Assistant and Teamworks (both NCAA compliance tools/programs) preferred.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to interact well with a wide range of people, from student athletes to academic administrators.
• Knowledge of intercollegiate athletics policies and procedures, both within Utah Tech University and with NCAA, as well as the ability to stay abreast of any NCAA regulation changes that require changes to campus policies and procedures.
• Ability to maintain attention to detail and to switch-task between competing priorities and multiple deadlines.
• Ability to work flexible hours during peak athletic seasons and compliance-related deadlines.
• Travel with football team to away contests and any other teams, if needed.

Supplemental Information

POSITION DETAILS, COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: Full-time professional staff (overtime-exempt) position. Annual salary of $50,000 - $55,000 depending on qualifications & experience. Desired start date of October 1, 2022. Excellent benefits package included that begins on start date; includes medical, dental, vision, employee assistance and wellness programs, life, disability, retirement, undergraduate tuition waivers for employees and eligible dependents, as well as paid holidays in addition to sick and vacation leave accruals. See https://humanresources.utahtech.edu/employee-benefits/ under 'Benefits Summary' for more details.

ELECTRONIC APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Application review begins September 1 , 2022 ; posting open until filled. Submit application materials (including resume contents and contact information for three professional references) and upload cover letter electronically. If, because of a disability, you need special services or facilities in order to apply for this opening, please call the Human Resources Office at (435) 652-7520.

ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY: Utah Tech University is an open, inclusive, comprehensive, polytechnic institution, committed to exceptional student learning and success that has adopted an instructional approach of 'active learning. active life' and a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship. We seek faculty and staff committed to creating an active, applied and career-oriented learning environment that is student-centered. Established in 1911 as a community college and in 2013 as a state university, our university is located in picturesque southwestern Utah with its red rocks, desert climate, over 300 days of sunshine annually, and featuring easy access to world-class outdoor recreational opportunities. The nearest metropolitan area is Las Vegas, NV (120 miles), with amenities such as an international airport and professional sporting teams. Click here to learn more about the University.

Utah Tech University is a fast-growing Utah public institution of higher education, with more than 12,000 students. We offer over 230 programs, including masters, bachelors, associates, certificates, endorsements, minors, and/or emphases. We seek to recruit and retain diverse and ambitious faculty and staff who bring new ideas, possess values and career aspirations aligned with the mission and vision, and are inspired to build a premier open, inclusive, comprehensive, polytechnic university. Utah Tech University is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer; the President and employees of the University are fully committed to Affirmative Action and within its programs and activities, including in admissions and employment. Utah Tech does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination, including harassment, based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy, Title IX, or any other federal, state or local law.

The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations and/or the University’s non-discrimination policies:

• Director of Equity Compliance / Title IX Coordinator: Hazel Sainsbury - titleix@utahtech.edu , HCC 579, 435-652-7747.
• Deputy Title IX Coordinator: Abby DeFeo - titleix@utahtech.edu , 435-652-7731.

For further information regarding non-discrimination, please visit https://titleix.utahtech.edu/ or contact:

• U.S. Department of Education, Office of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, ocr@ed.gov , 800-421-3481.
• U.S. Department of Education, Denver Regional Office, ocr.denver@ed.gov , 303-844-5695.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification.