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Assistant Director of Compliance 

Assistant Director of Compliance 

Position Summary:

The Assistant Director of Compliance reports to the Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance and provides a range of administrative functions relating to NCAA rules application, student-athlete eligibility, recruitment activities and compliance with NCAA, Conference and Eastern Illinois University regulations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

▪ Maintain student-athlete records in compliance with state and federal laws

▪ Provide rules interpretations for the institution by working with the NCAA and conference offices

▪ Research NCAA rules, regulations and areas of risk for the university

 ▪ Reviews and tracks coaches logs from recruiting contacts, evaluations, and telephone calls

▪ Reviews and tracks countable athletically related activity

▪ Compile and record eligibility and squad lists

▪ Disseminate and approve requests such as occasional meals, speaking engagements, and roster changes

 ▪ Reviews and approves official /unofficial visits for prospective student-athletes

▪ Educate student-athletes on NCAA and conference rules and regulations that are tied to their athletic, and, by association, their educational pursuits

 ▪ Commit to ongoing professional development and lifelong learning

Assist the Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance in the following: 

▪ Provide NCAA rules education to all staff members

 ▪ Instruct all staff members on applicable changes or potential changes to NCAA rules

▪ Maintain scholarship records and verify that all awards are compliant with applicable limits

▪ Oversee prospective student-athlete recruiting activities

▪ Maintain current compliance software

▪ Tracking NCAA initial-eligibility

▪ Institutional monitoring of transfer eligibility

▪ Initiate investigations and self-report violations to the NCAA

▪ Development and implementation of rules education to coaches, student-athletes and others

▪ Coordinate NCAA & OVC waivers

▪ Institutional monitoring of National Letter of Intent (NLI’s) and Athletic Aid Agreements

▪ Oversee student-athlete notification of transfer

▪ NCAA Requests/Self-Reports Online (RSRO) submission of waivers and secondary violations as needed

▪ Coordinate submission of annual EIU, OVC and NCAA reports

▪ Ensure academic and amateurism certification for practice, financial aid, and competition

▪ Collaborate with support units to ensure student-athlete health, safety, and well-being

▪ Coordinate with Academic Services and the Registrar to maintain student-athlete eligibility

▪ Perform other duties as assigned by the Asst.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Experience in a NCAA athletic compliance setting (Div. 1 preferred) at an institutional, conference, or national association level or equivalent. Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of NCAA legislation.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master’s degree. Must be self-motivated and team-oriented. Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills. Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Teams and JumpForward are preferred. Good verbal and written communication skills. Demonstrated commitment to diversity and experience promoting inclusive excellence is required.

Salary: $17.55-18.55/hr. final pay rate offered will be commensurate with experience.

Special Instructions for Applicants:

The Civil Service Examination for this classification is a credentials assessment. No participation other than submission of applicant materials is required from qualified applicants. 

Required Applicant Documents:

• Application
• Resume

Eastern Illinois University is proud to offer an excellent benefits package designed to support our employees' well-being and career goals to include, but not limited to:

Comprehensive Medical Coverage: Competitive employee insurance premiums with flexible plan options.
Vision Insurance: Vision coverage is included with medical at no cost.
Dental Insurance:  Dental plans available to meet your needs.
Retirement Benefits: Participation in the State University Retirement System, which includes medical insurance benefits upon retirement.
Tuition Waivers: Opportunities to pursue educational goals through tuition waivers for employees and dependent children.
Generous Paid Time Off: Up to 12 paid holidays annually, plus earned vacation and sick time.
For more information on our employee benefit programs, please visit our Benefits page located here.

Diversity and Inclusion: Eastern Illinois University is committed to fostering a learning community where all members feel welcomed and valued. The university provides equality of opportunity in all areas of campus life, and we strive to recognize and appreciate the unique value of our students, faculty, and staff. Every member of campus has the right to learn and work in an environment free of discrimination and harassment, and beyond that, our goal is for all members of our community to develop a strong sense of belonging to Eastern Illinois University.

The University and Community: Eastern Illinois University takes pride in creating a warm, welcome environment for all faculty, staff and students. Established in 1895, EIU boasts a rich, tradition of preparing students for their personal and professional goals. A traditional regional residential institution, EIU offers a superior education at a relatively low cost while consistently earning high rankings and distinctions for its affordability, academic program quality, career placement rates, campus safety, online degree options, student support, and sustainability initiatives. EIU focuses on individualized attention and superior student relationships and has earned recognition as the highest- ranking independent public regional university in Illinois and a place among the Midwest’s top public regional universities according to U.S. News and World Report. Eastern offers faculty a wide range of research and public service activities. EIU hosts more than 175 student organizations on campus, and offers a variety of cultural events, NCAA Division I athletics, and active research opportunities for its students to enjoy and to thrive. EIU has become recognized for providing the resources of a large institution while creating the kinds of individual relationships that support student and alumni success.

The University is located in East Central Illinois, combines the benefits of a community of 20,000 with access to several large cities, including Chicago, St. Louis, and Indianapolis.

Important Information for Applicants:

Eastern Illinois University is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, inclusion, and belonging in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics. 

Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to complete the application and/or interview process. If would like to request assistance with the application/interview process, please contact Human Resources at (217) 581-3911 or eiu_employment@eiu.edu for assistance.