Auburn University Athletics seeks candidates for a Senior Associate Athletic Director of Compliance position to direct and oversee the daily operations of the Athletic Compliance unit to ensure adherence with all NCAA, SEC, and University policies. Responsible for the implementation and administration of the procedures for maintaining compliance with rules and regulations. This position will report to the Executive Associate Athletic Director of Compliance.

The mission of Auburn University Department of Athletics, in keeping with the mission of the University, and in a spirit of inclusion, encouraging diversity and equitable treatment for all, will strive for excellence in academics and athletics, while embracing good sportsmanship and ethical conduct.

1. Directs the daily operations and oversees the delivery of services to on-going programs and activities in functional areas through managing, planning, evaluating, advising, counseling and budgeting of programs and staff to ensure that they comply with rules and are informed of their individual responsibilities for a commitment to compliance. Supervises sports and support entities, as assigned, in administration, staff development, student-athlete recruitment, retention and graduation.
2. Provides advice and counsel to the Executive Associate Athletics Director on strategic planning policies and procedures and implementation of long and short-range plans and strategies. Responsible for implementing policies, procedures, goals, long and short-range plans and strategies.
3. Provides guidance and recommendations to the Executive Associate Athletics Director in regard to subordinate functional areas.
4. Provides counsel and guidance to coaches, staff members, and student-athletes in assigned sports to ensure the needs of the program are met and rules upheld.
5. Assesses program effectiveness and consistency with university wide programs and goals and institutes changes for improvement.
6. Assures appropriate controls are in place to adequately safeguard departmental assets.
7. Serves as liaison between other departments to ensure the needs of assigned programs are met and serve as a liaison to the Committee on Intercollegiate Athletics and the Faculty Athletics Representative.
8. Directs and oversees all department income and expenditures, including reviewing functional reports for accuracy.
9. Represents the Athletics Department in meetings, conferences, and other public functions.
10. Complies with all applicable National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and Southeastern Conference (SEC) regulations in the performance of job duties.

    Education and Experience

    Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Sports Administration, Management, Business Administration, or related field.

    Must have 8 years of experience administering a compliance program that includes interpreting and applying athletic rules and regulations set by NCAA and SEC.