Director of Compliance Visa Sponsorship Jobs in Ohio

Job Title:

Assistant Athletic Director, Compliance and Eligibility

Physical Location:

Kent Campus - Kent, OH

Salary:

$50,000 - $60,000

Basic Function:

To oversee a specific functional area of Intercollegiate Athletics. Reports to Athletic Director.

Additional Basic Function – if applicable:

Direct all aspects of student-athletic eligibility including initial, transfer and continuing eligibility certification, and roster management. Manage additional assigned compliance responsibilities to ensure adherence to NCAA, conference, and university relations.

Examples of Duties:

This is the generic job description - please refer to the additional example of duties below:

Duties/essential functions may include, but not be limited to, the following:

• Oversee assigned areas of the athletic program which may include facility scheduling and maintenance, fiscal policy and procedure, events scheduling and operations, development and fund raising activities, academic and student affairs, media relations, business office operations, personnel development, marketing and promotion, and other appropriate areas.

• Serve as liaison between the community and Intercollegiate Athletics; provide requested information for assigned program area.

• Oversee budget development and personnel administration for assigned program area.

• Maintain records and provide reports for assigned area.

• Assist in ensuring compliance with local, state, federal, and National Collegiate Athletics Association regulations.

• Serve on various department, division, and University committees.

• Leadership of a small department, unit, or major function and/or direct supervision over administrative/professional employees.

• Perform related duties as assigned.

Additional Examples of Duties – if applicable:

THESE ARE THE SPECIFIC DUTIES FOR THIS POSITION:

• Evaluate and determine eligibility status for all prospective, transfer and continuing student-athletes.

• Conduct age-based eligibility reviews for domestic and international student-athletes.

• Serve as primary contact for NCAA Eligibility Center and Transfer Portal, and is responsible for all issues regarding NCAA Bylaws 12, 14, and 16.

• Serve as department liaison with admissions, transfer center, academic advisors, and registrar's office.

• 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.

• Responsible for creating, researching, and submitting all student-athlete waivers such as Student-Athlete Reinstatement, Progress Towards Degree, Initial Eligibility, and Legislative Relief. Assists Athletic Director of Athletic Compliance with NCAA reporting, waivers, violations, etc.

• Maintains, prepares and disseminates official sport rosters internally and through CAPS.

• Maintain database of all incoming and transfer student-athletes and communicate tasks required to fulfill NCAA, MAC and institutional requirements.

• Provides direct support to the Associate Athletic Director for Compliance and, when directed, serves as alternate athletic compliance point person.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in relevant field; three years experience in athletics administration or related area.

License/Certification:

Knowledge Of:

• Budgeting

• Local, state, federal, and National Collegiate Athletics Association laws and regulations related to intercollegiate athletics

• Personal computer applications

Skill In:

• Written and interpersonal communication

Ability To:

• Provide leadership and direction

Preferred Qualifications – if applicable:

• Experience managing NCAA Division I certification of eligibility

• Experience with APR and GSR submission

• Experience with CAPS roster management system

Assessments:

Asterisk (*) indicates knowledge, skills, abilities which require assessments

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements:

Working Schedule:

Additional Information:

Disclaimer:

The intent of this description is to illustrate the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and should not be interpreted to describe all the specific duties and responsibilities that may be required in any particular position. Directly related experience/education beyond the minimum stated may be substituted where appropriate at the discretion of the Appointing Authority. Kent State University reserves the right to revise or change job duties, job hours, and responsibilities.