Director for Compliance

Assist the Sr. Associate Athletics Director for Governance and Eligibility to ensure adherence with all aspects of NCAA, MAC, and CCHA rules and regulations governing intercollegiate athletic operations. Responsible for assisting with the daily operations of the athletics compliance office; monitoring NCAA Bylaws 12 - 17; provide daily assistance with rules interpretations; and assist in the certification of initial and continuing student-athlete eligibility. Assist in monitoring all areas of personnel, amateurism, recruiting, eligibility, financial aid, awards, and benefits, as well as playing seasons. Coordinate the advisement of incoming recruited student-athletes related to NCAA initial eligibility requirements. Complete preliminary evaluations, identify deficiencies, and crate a plan for eligibility upon full-time enrollment at BGSU. Assist as needed with the NCAA Eligibility Center and with the NCAA on various eligibility issues. Research and provide rules interpretations for athletic department staff members, including researching questions regarding NCAA rules presented by coaching staff, athletic administrators, and personnel from other departments. Assist with the approval of official and unofficial visits. Including collection of all paperwork to ensure compliance with NCAA guidelines. Assist with rules education processes. Assist in preparing mandatory NCAA, MAC and CCHA and institutional reports. Assist in preparing NCAA, MAC and CCHA waiver requests. Assist with the investigation and reporting of all NCAA violations with the Sr. Associate Athletics Director for Governance and Eligibility. Assist with monitoring team rosters (e.g. roster additions and deletions) and approving playing and practice season rules (e.g., practice logs, season declarations). Other duties as assigned by the Sr. Associate Athletics Director for Governance and Eligibility.

The following Degree is required:

Bachelor's degree required.

The following Degree is preferred:

Master's degree preferred.

The following Experience is required:

1 year of experience in intercollegiate athletics, compliance, academics or a related field The following Licensure, Certifications, or Registration is required: Must have and maintain a valid driver's license and comply with the university's vehicle use policy. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities Strong interpersonal skills Excellent communication skills, both oral and written Working knowledge of NCAA rules/regulations Familiarity with technology including Microsoft Office suite Knowledge of TeamWorks suite of products Working knowledge of CAPS Working knowledge of NIL Go Familiarity with higher education/university setting Problem-solving skills Time management skills Application Deadline The search committee will review applications until the position is filled; however, for best consideration, applications should be provided by April 16, 2026. Required Application Materials & Evaluation Experience must be fully documented on the official application. The application will be used to evaluate if candidates meet the minimum requirements for the position and for consideration when determining starting pay rate. Experience requirements are inclusive of relevant professional experience, or experience attained through relevant internships, co-ops, student employment positions, or graduate assistantships.

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Work Authorization BGSU does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term.