Director of Athletic Compliance

Position Title:

Director of Athletic Compliance

Compensation:

$47,000-$50,000

Department:

Intercollegiate Athletics Ops_G

About this opportunity:

Join us on the beautiful campus of Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana, supporting 400+ student-athletes within an NCAA Division 1 FBS athletic department.

Candidates for searches must have current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.

What you'll do and what you'll bring:

Position Function:

Coordinate and maintain a program which protects the integrity of Ball State University through compliance with NCAA, Mid-American Conference, and university regulations by student-athletes, coaches, Ball State University employees, and representatives of Ball State University's athletic interests.

Duties & Responsibilities

1. Maintain within Ball State University’s Department of Intercollegiate Athletics a culture of compliance with NCAA, Mid-American Conference, and university regulations through effective provision of continuing rules education for all Ball State Department of Intercollegiate Athletics employees; support the development and provision of a compliance orientation program for all new Ball State Department of Intercollegiate Athletics employees; support the development and provision of continuing rules education for Ball State university student-athletes; support development and provision of rules education for representatives of Ball State University’s athletics interests.

2. Participate in the development and implementation of Intercollegiate Athletics compliance and eligibility policies and procedures to ensure full compliance with all NCAA and MAC regulations, including but not limited to analyzing athletics compliance enforcement issues.

3. Serve as a point of contact in matters dealing with student-athlete athletic financial aid, merit based awards and foundation scholarships, pre-enrollment amateurism and waivers.

4. Develop and deliver educational programs to student-athletes, coaches, athletics administrators, staff and others having relationships with the athletics program about University, conference and NCAA rules and regulations.

5. Support Revenue Distribution, and Academic Performance Program Reporting as needed.

6. Serve as a liaison with University units such as Student-Athlete Support Services, Financial Aid, Housing, Office of the Registrar and Rinker Center for Global Affairs (International Programs), etc.

7. Facilitate matters associated with academic and athletic financial aid, foundation scholarships, book scholarships, equipment loans, etc.

8. Serve as compliance liaison for department wide camps and clinics.

9. Support the training and development of the Assistant Director of Compliance, Graduate Assistant and undergraduate interns.

10. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 1. Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• 2. Experience in NCAA Division 1 compliance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1. Master's degree from an accredited college or university.
• 2. Three to five years of experience in NCAA Division I compliance.
• 3. Excellent written and oral communication skills; excellent interpersonal skills; working knowledge of NCAA programs/applications; working knowledge of software systems such as ARMS, Banner, and Compliance Assistant; excellent organizational skills; ability to make informed decisions in a fast-paced and demanding environment; knowledge and familiarity with current and interim NCAA Division I policies and rules, interpretations and education columns.

How to apply:

Please provide three professional references at the time of application.

Supporting Documents Upload Instructions:

Important: Do not use the Autofill feature when uploading your resume.

Required Document:

Resume

Optional Document:

Cover Letter detailing your qualifications for the position.

What we offer:

At Ball State University, we understand the importance of balancing professional responsibilities with personal well-being. That's why we offer paid 24 vacation days, 12 sick days and 10 holidays a year. Plus, our paid parental leave (6 weeks) is there for life's most significant moments. We offer affordable health and dental insurance, robust long-term disability and life insurance plans, as well a range of retirement benefits to provide financial security to you and your family. These benefits ensure that you can focus on your work and personal growth without worrying about the unexpected.

When you work for us, you are family. And to show our support of your family, we will cover 90 percent of your child's (or children's) undergraduate college tuition at Ball State. We do the same for you. In fact, we'll cover 100 percent of the tuition costs for you to earn your undergraduate degree and 80 percent of your graduate tuition. This offer is good from the very first day you start. It's just one way we do our part to uplift you.

Let's fly together toward a secure and prosperous tomorrow.

Curious about our excellent benefits package?

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Relocation Program: MakeMyMove

Looking for a place where your career, community, and quality of life can grow together? Muncie and Delaware County offer the advantages of a university community with the accessibility and affordability of a mid-sized city—short commutes, local arts and culture, parks and trails, educational opportunities, healthcare, athletics, and a strong sense of connection.

Through the City of Muncie’s MakeMyMove program, eligible new residents may access relocation incentives, university-related benefits, co-working options, and community-building opportunities designed to help them get settled and connected.

Current benefits for eligible participants may include:

Up to $5,000 cash for relocation

• •Co-working space courtesy of The Innovation Connector
• •Access to the Ball State University Library
• •One-semester Rec Fit pass at Ball State University
• •Discounted Ball State Athletics tickets
• •Help desk for connecting to local resources
• •Opportunity for board participation
• •Six-month YMCA membership

Relocation programs on MakeMyMove have specific eligibility requirements, and benefits may vary by program. Applicants should review the current MakeMyMove page to confirm eligibility, available benefits, and program status.

Ball State’s support for relocation resources and community partnerships aligns with Destination 2040: Our Flight Path , the University’s strategic plan. The plan calls our University to work with community partners to promote talent attraction and retention, foster economic growth in East Central Indiana, and strengthen the economic and social vitality of the communities we serve.

Explore the program and check your eligibility through MakeMyMove .