Assistant/Associate Director Of Athletics For Compliance

Ensure the College is compliant with all NCAA rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. Certify on a semester basis the athletic eligibility of all student athletes. Work in conjunction with Financial Aid, Registrar, and Admissions Offices.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree required, Master's degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with NCAA Conference and college rules and regulations to recruitment, eligibility, admissions, financial aid, housing and the physical welfare of student athletes. Monitor institutional adherence to these rules and regulations.

• Formulate and implement strategies and systems for YHC's athletics programs and support services to ensure NCAA rules and regulations are followed.

• Develop, implement, and monitor a systematic reporting and tracking structure for athletics programs and units in compliance with regulations.

• Maintain a detailed and current working knowledge of the eligibility and financial aid certification rules and procedures of the College, Conference, and NCAA.

• Monitor recruitment activities for the development and provides guidance to coaches and staff regarding managerial steps for all on-campus recruiting efforts.

• Approve all official visits of prospects and monitor related activities.

• Directly assist with the recruitment of prospective student-athletes by evaluating the coaches' recruiting recommendations and assisting them in obtaining the necessary documents for admissions, as necessary.

• Provide support data and serve as the department liaison with the Director of Financial Aid and the College Registrar in preparation of reports on student-athletes required by the College, Conference and/or the NCAA.

• Coordinate all certification of eligibility and oversee financial aid procedures within the Department, in conjunction with campus certification officials. Through the Academic Coordinator, interface with the Director of Admissions on eligibility status matters.

• Coordinate the National Letter of Intent Program for the department.

• Conduct compliance rules review seminars for departmental administrators, coaches, and student-athletes. Disseminate new Conference and NCAA legislation and interpretations to coaches and departmental staff. Consult with coaches and other administrative staff regarding program compliance and provide appropriate training opportunities for athletic staff.

• Coordinate the summer term and financial aid eligibility programs for the department.

• Maintain regular contact with officials from the NCAA and the Conference to obtain current and accurate information regarding regulations and compliance.

• Supervise the development and transmittal of all NCAA Squad Lists to the Conference, to include handling all changes and updates.

• Aid and assist the members of the institution in any aspect of NCAA compliance.

• Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned by the Director of Athletics.

• Maintain cross training with other administrative heads.

Applications

Applicants must officially apply through the Young Harris College online application system at

https://recruiting.myapps.paychex.com/appone/MainInfoReq.asp?R_ID=6116960 Materials should be sent electronically to [email protected] or by mail to the Human Resources Office, Young Harris College, P.O. Box 68, Young Harris, GA 30582.

Applicants who would enrich the diversity of the campus community are strongly encouraged to apply.

Young Harris College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws. All persons involved in the operations of the College are prohibited from engaging in such discrimination.

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