Aug. 20, 2010
POSITION TITLE: Assistant Athletics Director for Compliance
DEPARTMENT: Intercollegiate Athletics
CATEGORY: Full-time, Exempt (111820)
UNIVERSITY: The University of Maryland is one of the more comprehensive and successful athletic programs in the United States with 27 sports (approximately 750 student-athletes) and an annual expense budget of approximately $55 million in the context of a distinguished academic University. The University is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is located on a beautiful campus located eight miles north of the nation's capital and near Columbia, Maryland, which was recently listed as the #2 “Best Place to Live” by Money Magazine. Currently, 92 of the University's academic programs are ranked in their respective Top 25 nationally.
RESPONSIBILITIES: The Assistant Athletics Director for Compliance will assist the Associate Athletics Director for Compliance with the overall operations of the Athletics Compliance Office. Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to: coordination of day-to-day compliance activities; serve as liaison with multiple offices on campus, as well as with the Atlantic Coast Conference and NCAA for legislative/rules interpretations; provide legislative and interpretive guidelines for institution; assist with the department's rules education program; prepare required waivers and appeals; monitor and oversee the Compliance Office's full-time internship position, awards and benefits, financial aid; assist in investigating and processing rule violations; prepare grant-in-aids and National Letter of Intents; attend NCAA and ACC conferences; and other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree required, post-graduate degree preferred. Minimum of 3 years compliance experience in intercollegiate athletics at a Division I institution, conference office or national office. Ideal candidate will have strong computer knowledge including experience with Compliance Assistant (CA), the NCAA Eligibility Center, and Legislative Services Database (LSDBi). Must possess and have demonstrated experience with the ability to effectively communicate, orally and in writing, with diverse groups - students, parents, coaches, and administrators in a professional demeanor.
SALARY: Commensurate with experience.
POSITION AVAILABLE: Immediately
APPLICATION: Submit applications electronically at http://jobs.umd.edu. Search for Position Number 111820. For best consideration applications should include: (1) cover letter, (2) resume, and (3) names and addresses of at least three references. More information on Maryland Athletics can be found at www.umterps.com. The University of Maryland is an EEO/AA employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
