The Assistant Director of Compliance (Compliance Officer) will report to the Associate Athletics Director for Compliance and will oversee NCAA Bylaws 15 (Financial Aid) and 17 (Playing & Practice Seasons). This position will also assist in the day-to-day operations of the Athletics Compliance Office including monitoring, education, rules interpretations, and NCAA reporting.

This position should have a basic knowledge of NCAA rules as it pertains to assigned job duties and the scope of employment. In addition, this position will be responsible for obtaining proper guidance or approval from Athletics Compliance, prior to participating in select activities, as defined by NCAA bylaws or institutional policies.

• Direct responsibility for all NCAA Bylaw 15 compliance and act as financial aid liaison with Student Financial Support and Business Services
• Assist student-athletes and coaches with account, housing, and dining issues, and assist Business Services to ensure that student-athlete financial aid posts correctly to accounts in accordance with NCAA rules
• Oversee on-campus housing for student-athletes and act as the primary liaison with the Housing Services
• Provides education and monitoring for NCAA Bylaw 17 including playing and practice season declarations, tracking of countable practice hours, and outside competition for all USU teams
• Assist with assigning, reviewing and approving NCAA and USU mandatory compliance forms for student-athletes, coaches, and staff
• Provide rules interpretations to coaches, student-athletes and staff
• Assist with NCAA rules education for coaches, student-athletes, athletics and University staff, and donors
• Assist in the submission of rules violations, interpretation requests, and waiver requests
• Learn, follow and reinforce NCAA, Mountain West Conference and Utah State University Department of Athletics rules, policies and procedures
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Associate Athletic Director for Compliance
• Responsible to view issues proactively to prevent violations before they occur
• Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of constituencies
• Be available some evenings and weekends for monitoring duties and to provide rule interpretations to coaches/staff

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Experience working in athletics compliance at an NCAA institution
• Basic knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations
• Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to perform accurate detail-oriented work and communicate effectively with a diverse population (e.g., coaches, student-athletes, staff, boosters, parents)
• Ability for analytical and critical thinking, and to make wise decisions in a fast paced and stressful environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree or law degree preferred
• Previous experience working in compliance at the NCAA Division I level
• Working knowledge of NCAA Bylaws 15 & 17
• Experience using NCAA Apps (e.g., Compliance Assistant, LSDBi) and institutional compliance software systems (e.g., Teamworks, ARMS)
• Ability to utilize technology to update processes and improve efficiency.

Along with the online application, please attach:

1. Resume/CV to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV"
2. Cover letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application

**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**

Employees work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes. The employee is regularly required to sit and often uses repetitive hand motions.

Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah’s premier land-grant, public service university, with a strong commitment to excellence, access, and inclusion, empowering people to lead successful lives of involvement, innovation, and impact. Utah State provides high-quality education to 27,500-plus students locations throughout the state, including at three residential campuses, eight statewide campuses, and 23 education centers. USU Online educates students from all 50 states and 55 countries. For over 25 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns in all of Utah’s counties. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge through research and scholarly activities, providing a high-quality undergraduate and graduate education at an affordable price.

Utah State is committed to cultivating a community of inclusive excellence where all perspectives, values, cultures, and identities are acknowledged, welcomed, and valued. We seek to recruit, hire, and retain people from all walks of life who will champion excellence in education, research, discovery, outreach, and service. We believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be successful. Forbes recognized our commitment to employees when they named Utah State the best employer in Utah in 2023. Learn more about USU. 

The university provides a Dual Career Assistance Program to support careers for partners who are also seeking employment. Additionally, USU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, contact the university’s ADA Coordinator in the Office of Human Resources at (435) 797-0122 or hr@usu.edu. 

About the Region

U.S. News and World Report ranked Utah first for its strong economy, fiscal stability, education, and health care. Outstanding outdoor recreational opportunities abound throughout the state, including five national parks, 43 state parks and recreation areas, and 15 alpine ski resorts. The home of USU’s main campus, Logan, is a city of 54,000-plus people in a picturesque mountain valley 80 miles north of Salt Lake City. The Logan metro area claimed the top spot in the Milken Institute’s 2022 ranking for best-performing small cities in the nation. 

*updated 04/2024

In its programs and activities, including in admissions and employment, Utah State University does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination, including harassment, based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy, Title IX, or any other federal, state, or local law.

The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations and/or USU’s non-discrimination policies:

Executive Director of the Office of Equity Matthew Pinner, discrimination@usu.edu, Distance Education Rm. 401, 435-797-1266

Title IX Coordinator Cody Carmichael, titleix@usu.edu, Distance Education Rm. 404, 435-797-1266

Mailing address: 5100 Old Main Hill, Logan, UT 84322

For further information regarding non-discrimination, please visit https://equity.usu.edu/, or contact:

U.S. Department of Education, Office of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 800-421-3481, OCR@ed.gov

*updated 09/2023