Associate Director of Athletics for Compliance and Student-Athlete Services

Associate Director of Athletics for Compliance and Student-Athlete Services

Department: Athletic Administration Location: West Haven, CT

Associate Director of Athletics for Compliance and Student-Athlete Services

Who We Are:

The University of New Haven, founded on the Yale campus in 1920, is a private, coeducational university that has been recognized by The Princeton Review and U.S. News & World Report for academic excellence. Located between New York City and Boston in the shoreline city of West Haven, the University is a diverse and vibrant community of over 10,000 students from across the globe.

The Associate Director of Athletics for Compliance and Student-Athlete Services shall direct and enforce the Department of Athletics’ compliance with NCAA, Conference, and University rules and regulations. Oversee the planning and implementation of strategies conducive to the academic, athletic and personal development of the student-athletes. Create and install methods of rules compliance education for student-athletes and staff.

You Will:

• Manage day-to-day responsibilities of NCAA compliance, including monitoring recruiting activities, eligibility, financial aid, amateurism, and adherence to playing and practice season rules. This includes providing timely interpretations of NCAA, conference and university rules to coaches and staff.

Associate Director of Athletics for Compliance and Student-Athlete Services

Department: Athletic Administration Location: West Haven, CT

Associate Director of Athletics for Compliance and Student-Athlete Services

Who We Are:

The University of New Haven, founded on the Yale campus in 1920, is a private, coeducational university that has been recognized by The Princeton Review and U.S. News & World Report for academic excellence. Located between New York City and Boston in the shoreline city of West Haven, the University is a diverse and vibrant community of over 10,000 students from across the globe.

The Associate Director of Athletics for Compliance and Student-Athlete Services shall direct and enforce the Department of Athletics’ compliance with NCAA, Conference, and University rules and regulations. Oversee the planning and implementation of strategies conducive to the academic, athletic and personal development of the student-athletes. Create and install methods of rules compliance education for student-athletes and staff.

You Will:

• Manage day-to-day responsibilities of NCAA compliance, including monitoring recruiting activities, eligibility, financial aid, amateurism, and adherence to playing and practice season rules. This includes providing timely interpretations of NCAA, conference and university rules to coaches and staff.
• Administer and certify all required NCAA and University required forms pertaining to student-athlete eligibility including but not limited to the NCAA Student-Athlete Statement, NCAA Student-Athlete Drug Consent Form and the University’s Drug Consent Form as well as any University compliance forms.
• Serve as the department’s liaison to the registrar, admissions and financial aid offices to ensure that the activities of these offices are current and congruent with the rules and regulations of the NCAA.
• Plan and oversee the implementation of strategies conducive to the academic, personal, and professional development of student-athletes.
• Work in collaboration with various liaisons in student affairs administration, academic affairs administration, coaches and athletics administration to facilitate programs that enhance student-athletes’ skills in support of retention and graduation.
• Liaison with the Office of Residential Life office to coordinate housing for student-athletes that are required to be on-campus during any vacation and holiday break periods.
• Prepare academic achievement reports each semester for each sport.
• Compile the data and prepare all required academic reports including the annual Academic Performance Census and the Graduation Rates reports as required by the NCAA and the federal government.
• Perform other duties and projects assigned by the Director of Athletics and/or Deputy Director of Athletics.

You Need:

• Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree preferred.

• A thorough knowledge and understanding of NCAA rules and regulations.

• Proficiency in NCAA apps including but not limited to CA, Compliance Forms, Academic Portal, Transfer Portal, RSRO, LSDBi, and Eligibility Center.

• Skills needed include planning, organizing, monitoring, evaluating, and communicating effectively with a high degree of integrity.

What's In It For You:

• Health & Welfare Programs: Employees and their eligible family members, including spouses and dependent are eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Programs.
• Wellness & Fitness: On-campus Recreation and Fitness Center for employees and families; Employee Assistant Program
• Commitment to Educational Excellence: Tuition assistance for employees and eligible dependents; Tuition exchange opportunities
• Employee Discounts on products, services and educational opportunities
• Work/Life Benefits: Generous paid time off programs; progressive paid holiday schedule (including holiday break between Christmas and New Year’s); 4 weeks of parental paid leave; flexible work schedules including summer hours where applicable

*The University of New Haven is not a qualifying E-Verify employer and its use of E-Verify is limited to specific government projects. For that reason, candidates with STEM OPT authorization cannot be considered for employment.

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