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Dept Number/Name: 0-0510-000 / Intercollegiate Athletics College Division: Exec Svcs-Intercol Athletics Salary Plan: Administrative Job Code/Title: 9626 / Assistant Athletics Director Hiring Salary/Salary Range: $65,000 - 70,000 Position Number: 00029421

ORGANIZATIONAL SUMMARY:

The USF Department of Intercollegiate Athletics is an integral part of USF and its mission by sponsoring a diverse and nationally competitive Division I athletic program. The program serves several significant constituencies, including its student-athletes, who are students first. The most important priority of the program is the progress of the student-athletes toward graduation. Other priorities include the health, fitness and emotional development of student-athletes at USF.

Intercollegiate Athletics provide a sense of collegiality, allegiance, and pride for students, staff, faculty, alumni, boosters and the greater Tampa Bay community at large and serves as a focal point for their support. Within the framework of competitive excellence, Intercollegiate Athletics at USF are also a contact vehicle leading supporters to a greater awareness of the University's mission, academic programs and prominence as an educational institution.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Senior Associate Athletic Director for Compliance, the position serves an integral role in the day-to-day management of the compliance department. The position's primary responsibilities include, creating, implementing and monitoring processes and policies related to all NCAA, AAC and Institutional rules and regulations. In conjunction with other Athletics Compliance Staff, the position will also work all home Football contests and select Men's and Women's Basketball contests. Away from home team travel may also be required. Responsibilities for the position may evolve or be modified to include other areas of NCAA compliance. Adheres to all NCAA, Conference, and institutional rules and regulations.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assist with leading the overall supervision of the Athletic Compliance office by creating, maintaining, and ensuring an environment conducive to strict adherence to Conference and NCAA legislation. Overseeing and enhancing a comprehensive monitoring program relating to NCAA and Conference rules that impact the activities of student-athletes.

Administration of a comprehensive rules education program. Provide regular rules educational information to athletics department administrators, staff, coaches, and student-athletes. Research and provide rules interpretations to coaches, student-athletes, staff and other USF constituents.

Monitors athletics related activities, practices, and games from a compliance perspective. Conducts investigations related to rules violations, completes required reporting and makes recommendations to senior management how to avoid similar infractions. Responsible for strict adherence to Conference and NCAA guidelines and legislation.

Preparation of waivers and releases; maintaining team rosters, and making applicable updates in Banner. Monitoring additions and deletions to rosters, travel, class excuses, declarations of playing and practice seasons, summer conditioning activities, and student-athlete continuing eligibility.

Supervises the Compliance department staff and sets goals related to clear and strong institutional compliance. Oversees the process of certifying over 400 student-athletes for practice and competition.

Performs other related duties and/or projects as assigned.

MINIMUM:

This position requires a Bachelor's degree plus three years related exempt level experience; or a Master's degree and 1 year, or an equivalent combination of education and related experience.

PREFERRED:

Master's degree and three or more years of NCAA compliance experience at a Division I and/or FBS institution, conference or the NCAA national office. Working knowledge of JumpForward software.