Associate Athletics Director, Compliance

Auburn University, United States

Updated: 17 days ago
Location: Auburn, ALABAMA
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Position Details
Position Information


Requisition Number S3652P
Home Org Name Athletic Compliance
Division Name SVP, Legal Affairs & General Counsel
Position Title Associate Athletics Director, Compliance
Job Class Code BA41
Appointment Status Full-time
Part-time FTE
Limited Term No
Limited Term Length
Job Summary
Auburn University Athletics is recruiting for an Associate AD in Compliance! This individual ensures that the University complies with current NCAA and SEC rules and regulations regarding member institutions and develops policies and procedures to ensure compliance with rules and regulations. Supervises the Athletics Compliance staff, leading as a compliance system subject matter expert, and offers counsel while interpreting rules and regulations for executive staff, faculty, and others as needed. This position will primarily support the football department within Auburn University Athletics.
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  • Competitive employee benefits + state retirement plan.
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Essential Functions
  • Serves as a compliance system subject matter expert. Collaborates as a decision-making partner with the Senior Associate AD of Compliance and other senior leaders. Provides counsel, responds to questions, and interprets rules and regulations for executive staff, faculty, and others on an ad hoc basis.
  • Oversees, supervises, and fosters the development of the Athletics Compliance staff while ensuring the athletic staff is well-trained regarding compliance matters.
  • Provides counsel, guidance and scheduled formal training to coaches, staff members, and student athletes on NCAA and SEC rules and regulations.
  • Analyzes NCAA and SEC rules and regulations governing member institutions plus University institutional policies, develops specific procedures, and guides the implementation of these to ensure University compliance.
  • Leads high-profile sports programs to ensure compliance and provide advisory support, collaborating closely with senior leadership, coaches, and staff members.
  • Responsible for writing, making updates and keeps a current compliance policies and procedures manual on file for use.
  • Reviews ongoing University activities and plans, determines whether they are in compliance, and recommends changes and corrections as necessary.
  • Maintains close contact with SEC and NCAA offices to receive latest rules and regulations, to clarify interpretation as necessary, to assess impact on Auburn University athletic program and to represent Auburn University at NCAA and SEC conferences and meetings concerning institutional compliance.
  • Researches, prepares and validates various reports for assessing program effectiveness and presents briefings to committee members and senior executives to keep them informed about the program.
  • Oversees ongoing programs and activities of the unit and subordinate functional units through upper level management, planning, controlling, coordinating, negotiating, budgeting, counseling, advising others, and resolving problems.
  • Investigates potential SEC and NCAA violations by communicating with upper level management, University General Counsel and any external counsel assigned by the university.
  • Complies with all applicable National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and Southeastern Conference (SEC) regulations in the performance of job duties.


Supervisory Responsibility
Full supervisory responsibility for other employees is a major responsibility and includes training, evaluating, and making or recommending pay, promotion or other employment decisions.

Minimum Qualifications


Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Sports Administration, Management, Business Administration, or related field 
  • 7 years of experience in administering a compliance program at the national or institutional level or enforcement program that includes interpreting and applying athletic rules and regulations set by NCAA and SEC. At least 1 year of experience supervising or leading staff.

Minimum Skills, License, and Certifications


Minimum Skills and Abilities
  • Knowledge of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and Southeastern Conference (SEC) rules and regulations.
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills, as well as problem-solving and trouble-shooting capabilities.
  • Demonstrated ability to maintain and develop personal contacts with outside groups, i.e. student-athletes, coaches, professional representatives, fans, media, donors, University community.
  • Ability to stay abreast of information impacting the affected area.
Minimum Technology Skills
Minimum License and Certifications

Desired Qualifications


Desired Qualifications

Posting Detail Information


Salary Range $77,000-$138,600
Job Category Legal
Working Hours if Non-Traditional 7:45a - 4:45p, M-F, nights and weekends as needed
City position is located in: Auburn
State position is located: Alabama
List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position
Posting Date 05/22/2024
Closing Date
EEO Statement
Auburn University is committed to an inclusive and diverse campus environment. Women, underrepresented groups, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.
AUBURN UNIVERSITY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, sex, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by applicable law.
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