Position Summary
The Associate Athletic Director for Compliance and Risk Management serves as an integral member of the Athletics leadership team and is responsible for ensuring strict adherence to National Collegiate Athletic Association ( NCAA ) regulations, Atlantic 10 Conference (A10) regulations, and University policies, maintaining the highest standards of compliance across all varsity sports. This role leads the development and implementation of a comprehensive compliance program, overseeing education, monitoring, and certification processes to ensure that all athletic programs operate within regulatory guidelines. In addition to their compliance responsibilities, the Associate Athletic Director is dedicated to providing a holistic, transformational experience for over 350 varsity student-athletes. They work closely within the Athletics Department and in partnership with other divisions to foster individual growth, academic success, and community service, ensuring that student-athletes thrive both on and off the field. As part of the Athletics leadership team, this position also administers assigned Athletic sport programs including supervision and evaluation of head coaches, monitoring budgets, developing competition activities, approving team travel and expenses, overseeing student-athlete academic progress and well-being, and educating coaches on NCAA and conference rules.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree plus a minimum of 3-5 years’ administrative experience in NCAA rules and compliance. Demonstrated ability to teach a range of groups and individuals about NCAA compliance issues. Demonstrated ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, effectively managing multiple tasks, meeting deadlines, and handling stressful situations with poise. Demonstrated excellent communication skills, demonstrated ability to work with a diverse population, strong organizational and time management skills. Knowledge of and commitment to the mission of La Salle University.
Preferred Qualifications
Graduate degree, preferably in legal, regulatory or a similar field. Minimum of 1-3 years serving as a sport administrator. Minimum of 1-3 years overseeing a compliance office. Experience with NCAA Compliance Assistant, ARMS Software, and the NCAA Legislative Services Database Internet (LSDBi) database. Demonstrated track record of developing strong working relationships with coaches, student-athletes, staff, administrators, and alumni.
The Associate Athletic Director for Compliance and Risk Management serves as an integral member of the Athletics leadership team and is responsible for ensuring strict adherence to National Collegiate Athletic Association ( NCAA ) regulations, Atlantic 10 Conference (A10) regulations, and University policies, maintaining the highest standards of compliance across all varsity sports. This role leads the development and implementation of a comprehensive compliance program, overseeing education, monitoring, and certification processes to ensure that all athletic programs operate within regulatory guidelines. In addition to their compliance responsibilities, the Associate Athletic Director is dedicated to providing a holistic, transformational experience for over 350 varsity student-athletes. They work closely within the Athletics Department and in partnership with other divisions to foster individual growth, academic success, and community service, ensuring that student-athletes thrive both on and off the field. As part of the Athletics leadership team, this position also administers assigned Athletic sport programs including supervision and evaluation of head coaches, monitoring budgets, developing competition activities, approving team travel and expenses, overseeing student-athlete academic progress and well-being, and educating coaches on NCAA and conference rules.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree plus a minimum of 3-5 years’ administrative experience in NCAA rules and compliance. Demonstrated ability to teach a range of groups and individuals about NCAA compliance issues. Demonstrated ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, effectively managing multiple tasks, meeting deadlines, and handling stressful situations with poise. Demonstrated excellent communication skills, demonstrated ability to work with a diverse population, strong organizational and time management skills. Knowledge of and commitment to the mission of La Salle University.
Preferred Qualifications
Graduate degree, preferably in legal, regulatory or a similar field. Minimum of 1-3 years serving as a sport administrator. Minimum of 1-3 years overseeing a compliance office. Experience with NCAA Compliance Assistant, ARMS Software, and the NCAA Legislative Services Database Internet (LSDBi) database. Demonstrated track record of developing strong working relationships with coaches, student-athletes, staff, administrators, and alumni.