Director of Compliance (GA308)

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Administrative/Professional

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Department:

Athletics - Compliance

Locations:

Farmville, VA

Posted:

Sep 19, 2024

Closes:

Open Until Filled

Type:

Exempt

Position ID:

181255

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About Longwood University:

A comprehensive university with a strong liberal arts foundation, Longwood has a distinctive mission to develop citizen leaders who are prepared to make positive contributions to the common good of society. Founded in 1839, Longwood is the third-oldest public university in Virginia. 

Longwood is part of the proud tradition of higher education in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Roughly one hour's drive from Charlottesville, Lynchburg, and Richmond, Longwood is located in the historic two-college community of Farmville. Longwood currently has approximately 4,300 undergraduate and graduate students and 39,000 alumni. It maintains affiliations with the neighboring Robert Russa Moton Museum of civil rights history and the Longwood Center for Visual Arts, a nationally accredited university art museum. A member of the Big South Conference, Longwood competes at the NCAA Division I level.

Job Description:

Longwood University invites applications for the Director of Compliance (GA308) in Athletics. This person will be responsible for planning and implementing a comprehensive NCAA Compliance program for Longwood University. The incumbent will serve as the department liaison and coordinator for student services needs including housing, admissions, financial aid, and registrar's office.

 

Essential Responsibilities and Duties:

• Administer a comprehensive rules education program for university personnel, athletics department staff, student-athletes, and other stakeholders, ensuring compliance with NCAA rules, regulations, and university policies, while fostering a culture of institutional compliance.
• Administer an effective monitoring program for NCAA compliance, covering areas such as personnel, amateurism, recruiting, eligibility, playing and practice sessions, awards and benefits, financial aid, NCAA championships, and membership.
• Investigate possible NCAA rules violations and report confirmed violations to appropriate conference and NCAA offices.
• Conduct and document interpretations of NCAA rules in conjunction with appropriate conference and NCAA offices.
• Complete and submit required NCAA forms and reports annually.
• Evaluate prospective student-athletes regarding NCAA eligibility and admissions to the university.
• Assist the Senior Associate Athletic Director for Administration/SWA with submitting academic progress rates and graduation success rates.
• Coordinate with the Registrar's Office, Athletic Academic Services, Financial Aid, and Faculty Athletics Representative in certifying NCAA eligibility each semester, completion of NCAA squad lists and eligibility checklists and submission to appropriate conference and/or NCAA offices.
• Administer National Letter of Intent program and Longwood Athletics scholarship programs.
• Coordinate with Financial Aid Office to certify financial aid in accordance with appropriate conference and/or NCAA offices.
• Maintain NCAA Compliance Manual.
• Serve as liaison and advisor for the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC).
• Serve as permanent liaison for student services to residential & commuter life, financial aid, admissions and registrar's office.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• A Master's Degree in Athletic Administration, Sports Management, Business Administration, or a related field, with experience in intercollegiate athletics, is strongly preferred. Alternatively, a Bachelor's Degree in the same fields with substantial training and experience is required.
• Extensive compliance and / or counseling experience in an intercollegiate athletics environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.
• Strong oral and written communications skills.
• Effective organizational skills.
• Ability to interact with university faculty, academic departments, coaches, athletic staff and student-athletes.
• Prior experience with ARMS software, Banner system, Compliance Assistant, and LSDI is preferred.

Additional Information:

This position is a full-time, administrative & professional faculty, exempt position. A successful criminal background investigation is required. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.

 

Commonwealth of Virginia benefits accompany this position to include:

• State health and dental benefits & flexible spending accounts
• Paid leave (which may include sick leave, personal leave, annual leave, etc.), and 13 holidays
• Retirement savings plans (some with limited employer match available (VRS)
• Life & Long-Term care insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discounts for various services, including Verizon.
• Educational benefits for most employees
• Fitness Center membership less expensive than most

 

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Longwood University will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodations to applicants in order to provide access to the application and/or interview process.  You are not required to note the presence of a disability on your application.  If, however, you require accommodations in the application and/or interview process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 434-395-2074 or humres@longwood.edu.

Per CFR: Title 34, the Title IX Coordinator's contact information can be located through this link http://www.longwood.edu/titleix/.

A diversified workforce is an important part of our strategic plan.  EOE/AA

Application Instructions:

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled, position posted 9/19/2024. To apply for this position, qualified applicants must complete the online information section and questions, and attach (under Resume) a letter of interest, resume, and names and contact details of three references.

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