Director of Compliance or Asst. Athletic Dir-Compliance

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Eastern Washington University

Cheney, WA

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Eastern Washington University

Compliance, Eastern Washington University Profile

Athletic Director

Conference

Big Sky (DI)

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Unknown

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Unknown

Work type

Full-time

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Director of Compliance or Asst. Athletic Dir-Compliance

Posting Details

Position Title

Director of Compliance or Asst. Athletic Dir-Compliance

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Posting Number

2024004EP

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| Job Summary |
- Eastern Washington University is looking for an Director of Compliance/ Asst. Athletic Dir-Compliance , commensurate on experience, to monitor NCAA legislation, Big Sky Conference Rules and Eastern Washington University policies for the athletic department. The position reports to the Associate Athletic Director, Compliance. The position is responsible for ensuring the integrity of the Athletic Compliance Department and alignment with the organizational goals of the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics at Eastern Washington University. In the absence of the Assistant Athletic Director of Compliance, the Director of Compliance will become the head individual in charge of ensuring NCAA, Big Sky Conference, and institutional rules are followed. - On top of salary, the university offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, life and disability insurance and retirement. In addition, EWU offers generous vacation and sick leave accruals, 12 paid holidays per year and fringe benefits, such as tuition waiver for employees, discounted EWU sports tickets and free transportation through STA buses. For additional information regarding insurance benefits please see our Benefits page: https://inside.ewu.edu/hr/ben.... - EWU expands opportunities for personal transformation through excellence in learning. | | About Eastern Washington University |
Eastern Washington University, a regional, comprehensive public university with an enrollment of over 10,000 students, is one of six state-funded four-year institutions of higher education in Washington, each governed by its own board of trustees. EWU’s 300-acre main campus is located in Cheney, a community of 12,000 residents 16 miles southwest of Washington’s second largest city, Spokane. Eastern also offers programs in downtown Spokane at the innovative, energy-efficient Catalyst building and at Riverpoint, a campus shared with Washington State University. In addition, EWU programs can be found at select locations throughout the state, aligned with the needs of the community. Eastern contributes to the vitality of the region and the state through its wide array of bachelor’s and master’s degrees in over 100 fields of study, as well as applied doctorates in physical therapy and educational leadership, offering accessible pathways to career success and personal development to students of all socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds.

Eastern Washington University has been recognized for its commitment to helping undergraduate students learn, grow and succeed by Colleges of Distinction, a nationally trusted resource guide for college-bound students. The honor recognizes Eastern as a ’22-’23 College of Distinction (CoD).

Money magazine recently named EWU as one of its Best Colleges in America 2023.

Tribal Land Acknowledgement
Eastern Washington University resides within the traditional homelands of the Spokane People and other tribes who are connected through their shared history of this region. This land holds their cultural DNA and it is their Ancestors who are here and bring forth the knowledge of this place—the knowledge that comes from the land. | | Diversity Statement |
EWU does not discriminate in its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, age, marital status, families with children, protected veteran or military status, HIV or hepatitis C, status as a mother breastfeeding her child, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability, as provided for and to the extent required by state and federal laws. | | Conditions of Employment |
- This position, during the course of university employment will be involved in the receipt of, or accountability for, university funds or other items of value; as well as the unsupervised access with the developmentally disabled, vulnerable adults or children under the age of 16. The offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion and passing of a background check prior to beginning employment. - MMR Requirement: All new employees must comply with EWU Immunization Policy 602-02 and provide proof of immunity or vaccination to MMR before beginning work at EWU. Waivers for the immunization requirements are available for medical or sincerely held religious beliefs. - This position is covered by the Public School Employees’ Collective Bargaining Agreement. - Mandatory Training: Upon hire you must complete required DEI, Hazing, Harassment and Title IX training, and other federal, state & university mandated trainings. You can access the online training at https://inside.ewu.edu/hr/tra... or complete the training in person or via Zoom. In person and Zoom training opportunities will be posted on InsideEWU and are listed on Human Resources’ https://inside.ewu.edu/hr/tra....

| | Required Qualifications |
- Bachelor’s degree - Minimum 1 years relevant full-time compliance experience or Graduate Assistant experience required. Time as a student-athlete can count for 1 year. - Excellent written & oral communication skills with strong attention to detail - Excellent working knowledge of NCAA Division I rules - Proficient with Microsoft Office - Candidate must demonstrate interest, ability and/or experience promoting cultural competency, universal accessibility and/or diversity | | Preferred Qualifications |
- Experience with LSDBI - Masters in Sport Management or Law degree - Working knowledge of ARMS or other compliance software | | Other Skills and Abilities |
- Experience creating training and presenting to groups - Experience working with high school and college age students | | Work Schedule Type | Regular | | Work Schedule |
Regular, but attendance may be required at athletic events on nights and weekends. | | Posting Date | 01/23/2024 | | Open Until Further Notice | No | | Closing Date | 02/01/2024 | | Screening to Begin | Immediately | | Special Instructions to Applicants |
1. Attach a detailed cover letter in which you explain how you meet each of the required minimum qualifications [and preferred qualifications, if applicable]. It is preferred that you provide that information in a bulleted list or within a table within your cover letter.
2. Attach a chronological resume including work experience, education, and applicable certifications. Please include the names, email addresses and phone numbers for 3 professional references in your resume.
3. Diversity Response – As an equal opportunity employer with a multicultural staff and student population, we are interested in how your qualifications prepare you to work with diverse faculty, staff, and student populations representing various cultures and backgrounds that may be different from your own. Please describe how you will apply an approach that is supportive to the diverse needs, including universal access, of our students, faculty, staff, and the public. | | Application Types Accepted | Application |

Job Duties

| % of Time | 35 | | Responsibility / Duty |
Maintain a rules education program for athletic coaching staff, administration and staff, university constituencies, current student-athletes, prospective student-athletes, and boosters.

Coordinate and/or conduct rules meeting on a regular basis with various members of the coaching staffs, student-athletes and administration.
Provide and create handouts to explain rule changes throughout the academic year.
Work closely with new coaches as they arrive on campus to be sure they have knowledge of NCAA and Big Sky Conference rules.
At the beginning of the academic year conduct meetings on complimentary ticket regulations, employment regulations, agent and amateurism legislation, recruitment, extra benefits, boosters regulations, playing and practice season limitations, weekly practice hour limits, and procedures on reporting violations.
Prepare and conduct monthly compliance education for coaching staffs with support of the Assistant Athletic Director of Compliance.
Present compliance information yearly to the Eagle Athletic Fund and University foundation.
As new NCAA publications come out, communicate that out to staff and coaches. | | Essential Function Indicator | Yes |

| % of Time | 30 | | Responsibility / Duty |
Track and perform initial eligibility assessments of prospective student-athletes and continuing eligibility for football to determine if they will meet NCAA standards and meet with unofficial and official visits for prospective student-athletes and advise the prospective student-athlete on high school requirements set by the NCAA.

Complete initial eligibility transcript evaluations.
Assist in transfer eligibility evaluations.
Meet with football student-athletes on a regular basis to ensure eligibility.
Advice incoming student-athletes on courses, GPA, and test scores needed to be academically cleared by the NCAA once graduated from high school.
Work with high school advisors to ensure NCAA academic requirements are being meet by prospective student-athletes.
Act as secondary contact for admissions.
Monitor and complete admissions and initial eligibility incoming prospect report.
Assist with National Letter of Intent program.
Assist with initial eligibility waiver process. | | Essential Function Indicator | Yes |

Strategize initiatives to educate student-athletes and staff regarding DEI.
Assist with the completion of the NCAA mandated DEI Framework.

| | Essential Function Indicator | Yes |

| % of Time | 5 | | Responsibility / Duty |
- Primary liaison of compliance software ARMS. - Maintain the compliance forms that are used within ARMS including recruiting travel, official visits, unofficial visits, awards, camps and clinics, practice and playing seasons, occasional meals, ticket request, and promotional activities. | | Essential Function Indicator | Yes |

| % of Time | 5 | | Responsibility / Duty |
- Tracking new legislation and researching NCAA interpretations at the direction of the Assistant Athletic Director of Compliance. - Help to provide insight and opinion on potential new legislation as it goes through the voting cycle. | | Essential Function Indicator | Yes |