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Florida International University is a Top 50, preeminent public research university with 55,000 students from all 50 states and more than 140 countries, as well as an alumni network of more than 340,000. Located in the global city of Miami, the university offers more than 200 degree programs at the undergraduate, graduate and professional levels, including medicine and law. FIU faculty are leaders in their fields and include National Academy members, Fulbright Scholars and MacArthur Genius Fellows. A Carnegie R1 institution, FIU drives impactful research in environmental resilience, health and technology and innovation. Home to the Wall of Wind and Institute of Environment, FIU stands at the forefront of discovery and innovation. With a focus on student success, economic mobility and community engagement, FIU is redefining what it means to be a public research university.
Job Summary
Analyzes existing and proposed athletics and institutional policies, assists in the implementation of relevant procedures; analyzes NCAA legislation and campus policies to identify problem areas and potential noncompliance; recommends changes to enhance compliance with institutional and athletic policies.
- Analyzes and applies NCAA, Conference USA, and campus regulations in a consistent and uniform manner.
- Assists with determining eligibility status for all prospective, continuing and re-entering student-athletes on basis of review and verification of documentation of admissions, academic and athletic records. Analyzes NCAA Initial Eligibility, Amateurism certifications and international forms as well as student-athlete compliance forms. In collaboration with the Office of the Registrar, Academic units, Student-Athlete Academic Center (SAAC), the NCAA and the Faculty Athletics Representative (FAR), identifies potential problems and violations. Conducts eligibility checks to monitor changes in eligibility status, issues eligibility reports to athletics and SAAC staff.
- Makes recommendations for policies and procedures. Maintains unit's computing database on student-athletes including providing data on student-athletes to liaison units or outside agencies upon request; inputs and maintains student-athlete information and athletics eligibility information in the NCAA Compliance Assistant internet (CAI) and or Teamworks Elite. Consults with the Division of Information Technology's programmers on system development and enhancements to meet compliance with NCAA legislation.
- Analyzes existing and proposed athletics and institutional policies. Assists in the implementation of relevant procedures. Analyzes NCAA legislation and campus policies to identify problem areas and potential noncompliance; recommends changes to enhance compliance with institutional and athletic policies.
- Acts as a liaison with campus constituencies to create PeopleSoft queries to be used by unit; coordinates Athletic Participation Coding of all Student-Athletes in PeopleSoft; coordinate athletic holds process to monitor/limit student-athlete enrollment.
- Provides administrative support to the unit as needed; provides thorough and careful attention to detail in the review and maintenance of documents; maintains accurate records and organized files; assures records are readily available to the unit and other University units supporting the athletic compliance function and processes.
- Acts as a liaison with campus constituencies: establishing effective working relationships with the Athletic Department, SAAC, Offices of Undergraduate Studies, Admissions, the Registrar, on campus counselors and other related units.
- Maintains, prepares and disseminates official sport rosters; assures records are readily available to unit.
- Provides direct support to the Associate Director Athletic Compliance and, when directed, serves as alternate athletics compliance point person.
- Works collaboratively with other compliance staff and appropriate offices to facilitate and promote the Athletics Compliance Program. Serves as primary contact for NCAA Eligibility Center, All issues regarding NCAA Bylaws 12, 14, 16.
- Works as a member of one or more work groups, as assigned, in order to support the Athletics Compliance Program and function.
- Adhere to all State of Florida, University, NCAA, Conference USA and department rules and policies pertaining to the position of Assistant Director, Intercollegiate Athletics. Report any known NCAA violations or concerns to the Assoc. Director of Athletics Compliance and be responsible for the monitoring of any subordinate as it relates to NCAA regulations.
- Performs other related duties as required or directed by supervisor. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.
- Assists with the collection and input of data for Academic Progress Rate, Graduation Success Rate, and NCAA Sports Sponsorship & Demographics report and develops other academic reports as necessary.
- Assist Assoc. Director of Athletics Compliance with all aspects of institution's Name, Image, and Likeness program. Including scheduling and developing team workshops, presentations, and additional meetings. Assists with institutional adherence to state of Florida and NCAA regulations by ensuring deadlines are being met and timelines are followed. Communicate with teams and coaches regarding updates with NIL legislation.
- Responsible for creating, researching, and submitting all student-athlete waivers such as Student-Athlete Reinstatement, Progress Toward Degree, Initial Eligibility, and Legislative Relief. Assists Assoc. Director of Athletics Compliance with NCAA reporting, waivers, violations, etc.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area of specialization and seven (7) years of appropriate experience or Master's degree in an appropriate area of specialization and five (5) years of appropriate experience.
Desired Qualifications
- Previous experience working in athletics compliance.
- Experience with NCAA Compliance Assistant internet (CAi).
- Experience with Teamworks Elite.
Job Category
- Administrative
Advertised Salary
- $75,000 - $80,000
Work Schedule
Begin time: 8:30 AM
End time: 5:00 PM
Working Condition(s)
- Operating University Vehicles (all types)
Pre-Employment Requirements
- Driver's License Check
- Fingerprinting Check
- Expanded Background Check
Other Information
- Ability to travel locally and nationally.
- Ability to work flexible hours as needed.
- May be required to work on University holidays.
How To Apply Prospective Employee
If you have not created a registered account, you will be asked to create a username and password for use of the system. It is recommended that you provide an active/valid e-mail account as that will be the main source of communication regarding your status within the process. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications".
To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.
Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. All applicants are required to complete the online application including work history and educational details (if applicable), even when attaching a resume.
This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.
How To Apply Current Employee
As a current employee, you must log into Employee Self Service (ESS) to apply for this and any other internal career opportunity of interest. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications".
To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.
Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume/ curriculum vitae, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.
Disclosures Clery Notice
In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, the University Police department at Florida International University provides information on crimes statistics, crime prevention, law enforcement, crime reporting, and other related issues for the past three (3) calendar years. The FIU Annual Security report is available online at: https://police.fiu.edu/download/annual-security-fire-safety-report/.
To obtain a paper copy of the report, please visit the FIU Police Department located at 885 SW 109th Avenue, Miami, FL, 33199 (PG5 Market Station).
Pay Transparency
Florida International University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.
Notice of Non-Discrimination
FIU is a State University System of Florida member, Equal Opportunity, Equal Access, and Affirmative Action Employer for individuals with disabilities and veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment decisions, programs, and events without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. For inquiries regarding non-discrimination, contact FIU's Office of Civil Rights at 305.348.2785 or email ocr@fiu.edu.
Reasonable Accommodation Statement
Should you need an ADA accommodation to participate in a University event, program, or activity or need to request materials in an accessible format, please contact FIU's Office of Civil Rights (OCR) at 305-348-2785 or accommodations@fiu.edu. All requests for ADA accommodation or accessible materials for this event must be submitted to OCR at least seven (7) business days prior to the event or at the earliest possible opportunity.
About FIU
Florida International University is a Top 50, preeminent public research university with 55,000 students from all 50 states and more than 140 countries, as well as an alumni network of more than 340,000. Located in the global city of Miami, the university offers more than 200 degree programs at the undergraduate, graduate and professional levels, including medicine and law. FIU faculty are leaders in their fields and include National Academy members, Fulbright Scholars and MacArthur Genius Fellows. A Carnegie R1 institution, FIU drives impactful research in environmental resilience, health and technology and innovation. Home to the Wall of Wind and Institute of Environment, FIU stands at the forefront of discovery and innovation. With a focus on student success, economic mobility and community engagement, FIU is redefining what it means to be a public research university.
Job Summary
Analyzes existing and proposed athletics and institutional policies, assists in the implementation of relevant procedures; analyzes NCAA legislation and campus policies to identify problem areas and potential noncompliance; recommends changes to enhance compliance with institutional and athletic policies.
- Analyzes and applies NCAA, Conference USA, and campus regulations in a consistent and uniform manner.
- Assists with determining eligibility status for all prospective, continuing and re-entering student-athletes on basis of review and verification of documentation of admissions, academic and athletic records. Analyzes NCAA Initial Eligibility, Amateurism certifications and international forms as well as student-athlete compliance forms. In collaboration with the Office of the Registrar, Academic units, Student-Athlete Academic Center (SAAC), the NCAA and the Faculty Athletics Representative (FAR), identifies potential problems and violations. Conducts eligibility checks to monitor changes in eligibility status, issues eligibility reports to athletics and SAAC staff.
- Makes recommendations for policies and procedures. Maintains unit's computing database on student-athletes including providing data on student-athletes to liaison units or outside agencies upon request; inputs and maintains student-athlete information and athletics eligibility information in the NCAA Compliance Assistant internet (CAI) and or Teamworks Elite. Consults with the Division of Information Technology's programmers on system development and enhancements to meet compliance with NCAA legislation.
- Analyzes existing and proposed athletics and institutional policies. Assists in the implementation of relevant procedures. Analyzes NCAA legislation and campus policies to identify problem areas and potential noncompliance; recommends changes to enhance compliance with institutional and athletic policies.
- Acts as a liaison with campus constituencies to create PeopleSoft queries to be used by unit; coordinates Athletic Participation Coding of all Student-Athletes in PeopleSoft; coordinate athletic holds process to monitor/limit student-athlete enrollment.
- Provides administrative support to the unit as needed; provides thorough and careful attention to detail in the review and maintenance of documents; maintains accurate records and organized files; assures records are readily available to the unit and other University units supporting the athletic compliance function and processes.
- Acts as a liaison with campus constituencies: establishing effective working relationships with the Athletic Department, SAAC, Offices of Undergraduate Studies, Admissions, the Registrar, on campus counselors and other related units.
- Maintains, prepares and disseminates official sport rosters; assures records are readily available to unit.
- Provides direct support to the Associate Director Athletic Compliance and, when directed, serves as alternate athletics compliance point person.
- Works collaboratively with other compliance staff and appropriate offices to facilitate and promote the Athletics Compliance Program. Serves as primary contact for NCAA Eligibility Center, All issues regarding NCAA Bylaws 12, 14, 16.
- Works as a member of one or more work groups, as assigned, in order to support the Athletics Compliance Program and function.
- Adhere to all State of Florida, University, NCAA, Conference USA and department rules and policies pertaining to the position of Assistant Director, Intercollegiate Athletics. Report any known NCAA violations or concerns to the Assoc. Director of Athletics Compliance and be responsible for the monitoring of any subordinate as it relates to NCAA regulations.
- Performs other related duties as required or directed by supervisor. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.
- Assists with the collection and input of data for Academic Progress Rate, Graduation Success Rate, and NCAA Sports Sponsorship & Demographics report and develops other academic reports as necessary.
- Assist Assoc. Director of Athletics Compliance with all aspects of institution's Name, Image, and Likeness program. Including scheduling and developing team workshops, presentations, and additional meetings. Assists with institutional adherence to state of Florida and NCAA regulations by ensuring deadlines are being met and timelines are followed. Communicate with teams and coaches regarding updates with NIL legislation.
- Responsible for creating, researching, and submitting all student-athlete waivers such as Student-Athlete Reinstatement, Progress Toward Degree, Initial Eligibility, and Legislative Relief. Assists Assoc. Director of Athletics Compliance with NCAA reporting, waivers, violations, etc.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area of specialization and seven (7) years of appropriate experience or Master's degree in an appropriate area of specialization and five (5) years of appropriate experience.
Desired Qualifications
- Previous experience working in athletics compliance.
- Experience with NCAA Compliance Assistant internet (CAi).
- Experience with Teamworks Elite.
Job Category
- Administrative
Advertised Salary
- $75,000 - $80,000
Work Schedule
Begin time: 8:30 AM
End time: 5:00 PM
Working Condition(s)
- Operating University Vehicles (all types)
Pre-Employment Requirements
- Driver's License Check
- Fingerprinting Check
- Expanded Background Check
Other Information
- Ability to travel locally and nationally.
- Ability to work flexible hours as needed.
- May be required to work on University holidays.
How To Apply Prospective Employee
If you have not created a registered account, you will be asked to create a username and password for use of the system. It is recommended that you provide an active/valid e-mail account as that will be the main source of communication regarding your status within the process. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications".
To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.
Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. All applicants are required to complete the online application including work history and educational details (if applicable), even when attaching a resume.
This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.
How To Apply Current Employee
As a current employee, you must log into Employee Self Service (ESS) to apply for this and any other internal career opportunity of interest. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications".
To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.
Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume/ curriculum vitae, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.
Disclosures Clery Notice
In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, the University Police department at Florida International University provides information on crimes statistics, crime prevention, law enforcement, crime reporting, and other related issues for the past three (3) calendar years. The FIU Annual Security report is available online at: https://police.fiu.edu/download/annual-security-fire-safety-report/.
To obtain a paper copy of the report, please visit the FIU Police Department located at 885 SW 109th Avenue, Miami, FL, 33199 (PG5 Market Station).
Pay Transparency
Florida International University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.
Notice of Non-Discrimination
FIU is a State University System of Florida member, Equal Opportunity, Equal Access, and Affirmative Action Employer for individuals with disabilities and veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment decisions, programs, and events without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. For inquiries regarding non-discrimination, contact FIU's Office of Civil Rights at 305.348.2785 or email ocr@fiu.edu.
Reasonable Accommodation Statement
Should you need an ADA accommodation to participate in a University event, program, or activity or need to request materials in an accessible format, please contact FIU's Office of Civil Rights (OCR) at 305-348-2785 or accommodations@fiu.edu. All requests for ADA accommodation or accessible materials for this event must be submitted to OCR at least seven (7) business days prior to the event or at the earliest possible opportunity.
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Which companies sponsor visas for compliance associates in Florida?
Financial institutions with significant Florida operations, including Citigroup, Santander, and Wells Fargo, have a documented history of sponsoring compliance staff. Healthcare systems like AdventHealth and HCA Florida also sponsor compliance roles. Large multinational corporations headquartered in Miami, such as Carnival Corporation and World Fuel Services, regularly support H-1B visa petitions for compliance associates with specialized regulatory expertise.
Which visa types are most common for compliance associate roles in Florida?
The H-1B is the most common pathway for compliance associates in Florida, as the role typically requires a bachelor's degree in finance, law, business, or a related field, satisfying the specialty occupation standard. Candidates with advanced degrees may qualify for the H-1B master's cap exemption, improving selection odds. TN visa status is available to Canadian and Mexican nationals if the role aligns with an eligible TN occupation category.
Which cities in Florida have the most compliance associate sponsorship jobs?
Miami leads Florida for compliance associate sponsorship opportunities, driven by its concentration of international banks, Latin American regional headquarters, and financial services firms in Brickell. Tampa follows, with a strong presence of insurance, healthcare, and financial compliance functions. Orlando is growing as a hub for healthcare compliance roles tied to its large hospital networks. Fort Lauderdale also sees activity from maritime and logistics-sector compliance hiring.
How to find compliance associate visa sponsorship jobs in Florida?
Migrate Mate filters compliance associate openings specifically by visa sponsorship availability, making it straightforward to identify Florida employers willing to support international candidates. Because sponsorship intent isn't always stated in job postings, using a platform built for this purpose saves significant research time. Migrate Mate's filters let you narrow by state and role, so you can focus on Florida compliance associate positions from employers with verified sponsorship histories.
Are there state-specific factors that affect compliance associate sponsorship in Florida?
Florida's heavy concentration of internationally oriented industries, including banking, healthcare, cruise and maritime, and Latin American trade, creates stronger-than-average demand for compliance professionals with cross-border regulatory knowledge. Florida also lacks a state income tax, which affects compensation structuring. The University of Miami and University of Florida both produce compliance and legal graduates who create local talent pipelines, though international candidates with specialized AML, HIPAA, or BSA expertise remain competitively positioned.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored compliance associate jobs in Florida?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.