Director Compliance bei The University of Akron

Job Summary:

Responsible for assisting in the administration of a comprehensive compliance program that includes rules education, monitoring, reporting, and general support of the compliance efforts of all student-athletes, staff, and external constituents. Provide administrative support to the Compliance Office. Relieve supervisor from select Compliance initiatives in the areas of monitoring and rules education.

Essential Functions:

 30% Prepare and execute paperwork for prospective student-athletes, current student-athletes, coaches and staff, and external entities.

20% Other duties as assigned by Associate AD for Compliance or the athletics leadership team.   

10% Manage system of distribution of student-athlete, post-eligibility, and auxiliary student athletics aid.  

10% Support Associate AD for Compliance in developing and implementing athletics compliance policies and procedures.

10% Develop and implements educational initiatives for student-athletes, staff, and external constituents.

10% Provide support in the implementation and maintenance of the athletics compliance database, its workflows, and other functions.

10%  Monitor institutional recruiting systems, including, but not limited to, coach recruiting activities, and acts as a liaison in the process of admitting incoming student-athletes and certifying their eligibility.

Education:

Requires a relevant bachelor’s degree.

Licenses/Certifications/Requirements:

None.

Experience:

Requires a minimum of I year working experience in an NCAA Athletics Department with a minimum of 6 months in NCAA Compliance required. Basic computer knowledge including capabilities in word processing, spreadsheet and database software packages required. Strong interpersonal, problem-solving and research skills required. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and be flexible in evolving compliance landscapes required.

Application Deadline: Review of applicants will begin on September 18, 2025.

Compensation: The compensation for this position is commensurate with experience.

Application Instructions: To apply for this position, you must complete the on-line application and attach a resume, a cover letter, and a list of three professional references to your profile. Please include contact information, including email addresses for your professional references.

Union Affiliation (if applicable):

For assistance with your application or attachments, please contact the Human Resources representative listed:

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Background Check Statement

The University of Akron is committed to providing a safe environment for all students and employees.  The University endeavors to protect the health, welfare and safety of all students, employees and visitors on our campus.  As such, all offers of employment with The University of Akron are contingent upon verification of credentials, and satisfactory completion of a criminal background check. Some positions may require additional credit investigation and a pre-employment driving record search. 

Non-Discrimination Statement

The University of Akron is an Equal Education and Employment Institution. View our Non-Discrimination Statement for more information. Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.

State of Residence Statement

It is the expectation of the University of Akron that all work performed as an employee of the University will be performed in Ohio.