Alabama A&M University

Associate Director of Athletic Compliance

Alabama A&M University$81K — $117K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's degree required
  • Minimum of five years of compliance experience
  • Knowledge of NCAA preferred

Responsibilities

  • Enforce NCAA and SWAC compliance rules
  • Educate coaches and staff on compliance regulations
  • Conduct seminars and provide written communications on NCAA rules
  • Track and explain new NCAA legislation to coaches
  • Institute procedures for requesting NCAA rules interpretations
  • Research compliance questions for coaches and staff
  • Develop programs educating support groups on NCAA regulations
  • Perform compliance audits of athletic programs

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health care
  • Dental and vision coverage
  • Retirement and deferred compensation plans
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Life insurance and short/long-term disability
  • Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave
Full Job Description
Salary: $81,225.00 - $117,325.00 Annually
Location : Normal
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number:
Department: President Office
Opening Date: 08/11/2026

Description

Summary:
The Associate Athletic Director of Compliance reports directly to the Athletic Director. He/she manages the day to day activities of AAMU 's NCAA Compliance Program and AAMU's 's Licensing Program.
Examples of Duties

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Abides by and enforces NCAA and SWAC compliance rules and regulations.
  • Provides NCAA and SWAC compliance rules and University rules and regulations education to coaches and staff.
  • Conducts seminars and meetings and provides written communication dealing with NCAA rules and interpretations.
  • Tracks, compiles, circulates and explains any new NCAA legislation to coaches and departmental staff members.
  • Institutes procedures to use when requesting NCAA rules interpretations.
  • Researches questions and provides answers to coaches and staff on how rules are applied.
  • Develops and implements a program to inform members of outside athletic support groups of NCAA rules and regulations which affect them.
  • Reviews Departmental financial aid procedures and certification of eligibility procedures to ensure compliance in those areas.
  • Performs compliance audits of all sports and relevant activities (e.g. summer camps, awards, student-athlete employment, and complimentary tickets) in the athletic programs on a routine basis.
  • Processes NCAA Waivers regarding eligibility and incidentals.
  • Works closely with Recruiting Staff to organize departmental recruiting efforts.
  • Monitors and reviews all recruiting activities for adherence to legislative guidelines.
  • Coordinates meetings and activities dealing with student athletes and professional agents.
  • Develops departmental policies and procedures for interfacing with professional sports agents and oversees activities for adherence to legislative guidelines.
  • Oversees the compliance staff.

Typical Qualifications

Minimum Position Requirements (including certifications, licenses, etc.):
  • Master's degree
  • At least five (5) years of compliance experience
  • Knowledge of NCAA preferred

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, short and long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

To learn more details, visit our benefits page at
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Do you have a master's degree?
  • Yes
  • No

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Do you have at least five (5) years of compliance experience?
  • Yes
  • No

Required Question

About Alabama A&M University

Alabama A&M University is a public, historically black university located in Normal, Alabama. The university was founded in 1875 and is a member of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund. Alabama A&M University offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs in a variety of fields, including agriculture, engineering, business, education, and the arts and sciences. The university is known for its strong programs in agriculture and engineering, and has a diverse student body that includes students from all 50 states and more than 20 countries. Alabama A&M University is committed to providing a high-quality education to all students, and has a number of programs and initiatives in place to support student success.
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