Careers at the University of Massachusetts Lowell

General Summary of Position:

Under the direction of the Director of Athletics, the Associate Athletic Director for Compliance/NIL Integration will oversee a comprehensive Division I compliance program and fully integrate the NIL process with internal and external stakeholders.  This position will be a member of the Athletics Leadership Team

Essential Job Duties:

1. Lead and implement all operational aspects of a comprehensive NCAA Division I compliance program, while integrating NIL into the overall athletics framework.

2. Certify institutional compliance with all NCAA, America East and Hockey East rules and regulations; develop and maintain a rules education program for student-athletes, coaches, university staff and boosters with particular attention to recruiting, eligibility requirements, NIL, and playing & practice legislation.

3. Interact with key campus offices; the Admissions Office, Financial Aid Office, Registrar’s Office, Bookstore, Institutional Research as the athletic department’s liaison for NCAA research, documents and decision making.

4. Serve as member of the department’s Leadership Team, with additional responsibility of becoming a sport administrator.

5. Conduct appropriate rules education programs for all parties associated with the athletics department; focusing on all opting in protocols and guidelines with the new Division I landscape.

6. Additional responsibilities related to social media, technology and department website and software.

Promote the University’s commitment to customer service by:

• Build effective partnerships with co-workers throughout the University by freely sharing appropriate information and providing assistance when needed.
• Ensuring optimum service to all internal and external partners in response to all requests for service and information.
• Maintaining an environment that is welcoming to persons of all backgrounds, nationalities, and roles.

• Full compliance with all NCAA and conference rules and regulations is required. All employees must have a full understanding of applicable NCAA rules and participate in compliance workshops and meetings as requested. In the event there is reasonable cause to believe a violation has occurred, employees will report it in a timely manner to the director of athletics or his/her designee.

Other Job Duties:

• Performs other related duties as assigned.          

Working Conditions:

• Occasional nights and weekends are required.
• Attendance at some campus events is expected.

Minimum Qualifications (Required):

Education & Experience:

• Will need the minimum of a Master’s degree with at least 3 years experience in an NCAA Division I compliance program.
  *JD will be considered the equivalent of a Master’s degree.

Skills:

• Demonstrated knowledge and application of NCAA Division I rules and regulations.
• Experience working with the NCAA Applications platform. 
• Knowledge of NIL Go platform and Opting In protocols
• Strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work a fast paced environment.

Additional Considerations:

• Experience supervising staff and/or management oversight
• Experience working effectively in diverse environments.
• Thorough understanding of special demands of the athletic environment with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with student-athletes, coaches, athletic department staff, boosters, University administration, faculty and surrounding community.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Initial review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. However, the position may close when an adequate number of qualified applications is received.

This is a Non-Unit Professional position, Grade P18

A job offer for this position is contingent upon a satisfactory response to a Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) and background check and review.

Please include a resume and cover letter with your application. Names and contact information of three references will be required during the application process.