Assistant Director& Compliance

Title: Assistant Director, Compliance

Employee Classification: Athletic Program Asst Director

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Athletics

SubDivision-Department: UNT-Athletic Admin

Department: UNT-Athletics-Gen-220000

Job Location: Denton

Salary: Commensurate with experience

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible

About Us - Values Overview

Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and University of North Texas Health Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.

We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team.

Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at www.UNTSystem.edu.

Department Summary

The University of North Texas competes as a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and the American Athletic Conference. North Texas’ athletic programs are classified as NCAA Division I, the largest and highest division among all colleges and universities. The 46,000 square-foot Athletic Center located off South Bonnie Brae Street is the centerpiece of North Texas athletics. Athletics strives to conduct a competitive athletics program that promotes faculty, staff, student and community affiliation and participation with the North Texas Athletics. Provide facilities which attract the highest level of talent and allow student-athletes to perform at the highest level in practice and during competition.

Position Overview

This position assists with the day-to-day compliance activities to meet NCAA, conference, and University of North Texas requirements. Reporting to the Senior Associate Athletic Director for Governance and Regulatory Affairs, this position will provide support in all areas of athletic compliance monitoring and reporting including but not limited to Bylaws 11, 12, 13, 15, 16, and 17. This position will also assist in drafting and submitting waivers and violations to the conference office and the NCAA for assigned sports. This position may provide supervision to interns and student assistants.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in in related field and two years of related experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge and understanding of NCAA rules and regulations.

Preferred Qualifications

Masters Degree Preferred.

Required License/Registration/Certifications

Job Duties

• Manages compliance monitoring activities and implements effective procedures in the areas of amateurism, recruiting, awards, and playing and practice seasons.
• Prepares progress reports, informs supervisor of project status and deviation from goals. Ensures completeness, accuracy and timeliness of all operational functions.
• Shares compliance liaison duties to the UNT StudentAthlete Advisory Committee (SAAC).
• Research NCAA rules and provide coaches and staff with interpretations. Work with the American Conference and NCAA staffs to obtain official rules interpretations as needed.
• Assists with game day duties in the areas of student guest tickets and recruiting. Manages compliance complimentary admissions procedures for all student athletes.
• Assists in managing sports specific volunteer, staff, student manager and male practice player documentation and education.
• Assists in drafting and submitting waivers and violations of NCAA and Conference legislation. Assists in NCAA, Conference and institutional reporting.
• Assists in monitoring Name, Image and Likeness disclosures and provides education to studentathletes as needed. -
• Assist with rules education program for coaches, staff, student athletes and other internal and external constituents.

Physical Requirements

Communicating with others to exchange information.
Lifting and moving objects up to 100 pounds or more.

Environmental Hazards

No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Work Schedule

Monday thru Friday 8am-5pm. Some evenings and weekends.

Driving University Vehicle

Yes

Security Sensitive

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted.

Benefits

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EEO Statement

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit –and takes actions to prevent – discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking), and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices, and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities. UNT System Administration promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment, and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. System Administration also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist, or participate in a related investigation or proceeding.