Position Summary: The Associate Director assists with ensuring that the Athletics department complies with the applicable rules and regulations of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), the American Athletic Conference (AAC), and Tulane University. This position monitors academic eligibility and amateurism. This position certifies competition eligibility and assists with preparing academic report.

Essential Functions of the Job:

Function: Monitors Academic Eligibility - Serves as the NCAA Eligibility Center liaison; monitors initial eligibility status of incoming student-athletes, including amateur status; monitors academic eligibility status of incoming transfer student-athletes; monitors continuing academic eligibility of returning student-athletes to ensure compliance with NCAA, American Athletic Conference, and University regulations; monitors and prepares reports of degree progress in conjunction with Academic Advising staff; monitors student-athlete seasons of competition; serves as the NCAA Transfer Portal liaison; assists in education efforts surrounding the Transfer Portal; implements effective monitoring systems; and maintain comprehensive and accurate records. (25%)

Function: Certifies Competition Eligibility - Certifies competition eligibility for all student-athletes, including satisfactory progress, GPA, and other necessary benchmarks per NCAA rules each term; works in conjunction with Academic Advising staff and Associate Athletic Director, NCAA Compliance to ensure department policies and procedures follow NCAA bylaws; notifies coaching and support staff of all eligibility statuses and completes eligibility waivers as necessary; completes certification process in an organized, accurate, and timely manner; and informs department staff members of each student-athlete’s eligibility status for the term. (25%)

Function: Monitors Amateurism - Monitors student-athlete employment, prize money, promotional appearances, professional tryouts, and any other issue related to amateurism; monitors and verifies incoming student-athlete amateurism; monitors student-athlete liaison program; maintains record of approved athlete-liaison with the University; assists in education efforts surrounding amateurism issues; implements effective monitoring systems; and maintain comprehensive and accurate records. (25%)

Function: Academic Reporting - Assists with the preparation and monitoring of Academic Performance Rate (APR), Graduation Success Rate (GSR), and other academic-related reports for student-athletes; works with athletic academic advisors to gather necessary information for APR and GSR; works with sport administrators and coaches to project team APR and GSR; ensures APR, GSR and other academic-related reports are accurate; and reports APR, GSR and other academic-related reports to the NCAA by the designated deadline. (10%)

Function: Research & Communication - Assists with NCAA rules interpretation research and communication; assists Associate Athletic Director for Compliance with rules education; investigates and processes secondary violations; files with NCAA/AAC waivers as necessary; and communicates with coaches and staff in a timely, accurate, and effective manner. (10%)

Function: Other Duties - Performs other duties as requested or required, whether or not specifically mentioned in this job description. (10%)

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 2 years of NCAA compliance experience

OR

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• 8 years of NCAA compliance experience

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities/Competencies:

• Demonstrated knowledge of NCAA and AAC rules and regulations
• Ability to collaborate effectively with various departments and constituencies
• Strong management and analysis skills
• Ability to demonstrate initiative and organize activities
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Excellent computer skills

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Master’s Degree or Juris Doctor
• Proficiency in NCAA systems, compliance software, Teamworks, and Banner

NCAA Related:

Ensures that all Department of Athletics and University related activities operate in full compliance with university, conference, and NCAA rules and regulations. Attends and participates in scheduled compliance seminars and complies with all the Athletic Department’s efforts to monitor compliance with NCAA regulations. Seeks interpretations from the compliance staff before acting when necessary. Reports potential rules violations immediately.  Completes required compliance paperwork in a timely and efficient manner. Monitors all of their areas and/or programs activities closely to maintain compliance with applicable rules and regulations. 

In order to be considered for this position, applicants are required to apply for IRC32823 via the Tulane University employment website (https://jobs.tulane.edu/position/IRC32823).  The position is OPEN UNTIL FILLED.

About Tulane University

Founded in 1834, Tulane is one of the most highly regarded and selective independent research universities in the United States. A member of the prestigious Association of American Universities, we take pride in being a part of this select group of 62 universities with “pre-eminent programs of graduate and professional education and scholarly research.” Our schools and colleges offer undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees in the liberal arts, science and engineering, architecture, business, law, social work, medicine and public health and tropical medicine. With a seventeen-sport program that competes in the American Athletic Conference, Tulane Athletics is on the rise, boasting one of the oldest and most storied athletics programs in the Southeast, and indeed the nation.Tulane University is an EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. Applications by members of all underrepresented groups are encouraged.

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