• Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance

    University of Southern Mississippi (Hattiesburg, MS)


    Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance

     

    The University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance.

    Position Details

    Location Hattiesburg

     

    118 College Drive

     

    Hattiesburg, Mississippi, 39406-0001

     

    United States

     

    Division Athletic Compliance

     

    Position Type Staff

     

    Employment Status Full Time

     

    Grant Funded No

     

    Pay Grade

    E11

    Posting Close Date Five Days After Posted

    Job Summary

    Directs and maintains a comprehensive NCAA Division I compliance program. Establishes, implements, monitors, and enforces policies and procedures that will enable the University, athletics department, student-athletes, and representatives of athletics interests to be in compliance with NCAA, conference, and University regulations, as well as state and federal laws.

     

    Primary Duties and Responsibilities

     

    + Educates all athletic staff members, student-athletes, representatives of athletics interests, and the community regarding NCAA and conference rules and regulations. Provides interpretations of NCAA rules.

    + Works closely with the Student Academic Enhancement Staff and Registrar to determine initial and continuing eligibility.

    + Monitors all recruiting activities.

    + Assists in the investigation and reporting of NCAA infractions.

    + Tracks information related to amateurism, employment, and extra benefits.

    + Reviews playing schedules and monitors practice schedules.

    + Performs other duties as assigned.

    Minimum Qualifications

    Master’s degree in business, management, policy management, sport management, law or other related field and two to four years experience working with NCAA policy and procedure.

     

    Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

     

    + Ability to communicate and interact effectively with community, campus partners, and athletic administration

    + Ability to establish and maintain a good rapport with university faculty and staff, students, and the general public

    + Ability to exercise sound judgment in making critical decisions; Ability to develop objectives, evaluate effectiveness, and assess needs

    + Ability to process information logically; Skill in managing one’s own time and the time of others

    + Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail; Ability to establish goals and objectives

    + Skill in service orientation by actively looking for ways to help people. Takes initiative to develop and apply professional knowledge and skills in order to enhance individual effectiveness and improve organizational performance.

    About The University of Southern Mississippi

    Since our founding in 1910, The University of Southern Mississippi has remained dedicated to preparing students for success. We deliver programs to more than 13,000 students in Hattiesburg and Long Beach, at teaching and research sites across the Mississippi Gulf Coast, as well as online. We are a community-engaged Carnegie R1 university, earning distinction as one of the nation's leading research institutions.

     

    Southern Miss is known for pioneering work in polymer science, ocean science, spectator sports safety and security, and bringing language to children with communication disorders. We are also a national leader in a broad range of disciplines, including cybersecurity, hydrography, nutrition, aquaculture, kinesiology, and economic development, among others.

     

    We produce graduates ready to enter fields that are leading the way in emerging technologies through programs such as computer engineering, information technology, and ocean engineering. We’re developing the next generation of business leaders, while also responding to critical workforce shortages by producing skilled professionals in education and nursing. With a tradition of excellence in the arts, we are one of only 36 public institutions in the nation accredited in four major areas of the arts. Home to the Golden Eagles, our student-athletes compete in 17 NCAA Division I sports. With a culture marked by passion and persistence, Southern Miss is delivering graduates who are ready for life. For more information, visit www.usm.edu.

     

    As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer/Americans with Disabilities Act institution, The University of Southern Mississippi encourages minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities to apply.