Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the development, implementation, and management of an effective athletics compliance program including standard operating procedures, policies, and documentation to ensure compliance with NCAA, conference, university policies and procedures, and applicable laws.

• Oversees, manages, develops, and hires athletics compliance staff, graduate assistants, and interns. Develops, implements, and maintains an effective comprehensive compliance education plan for coaches, student-athletes, Athletics staff, athletics boosters, and university personnel regarding NCAA, conference, and university policies and procedures. Implements and oversees monitoring efforts to evaluate compliance with NCAA, conference, and university policies and procedures. Recommends and ensures appropriate corrective actions are implemented as needed.

• Responsible for investigating and reporting alleged violations of NCAA regulations to the VP, Compliance, Ethics, and Risk, VP and Athletics Director, NCAA, and other university personnel as appropriate.

• Performs regulatory research and provides an interpretation of NCAA and conference requirements.

• Manages and ensures the integrity of responses to information and documentation requests from the NCAA, conference, and internal and external auditors.

• Oversees all compliance areas including amateurism, recruiting, financial aid, eligibility, extra benefits, and playing and practice seasons.

• Develops and coordinates the university's sports agent registration process and acts as university liaison with sports agents. Provides oversight and monitors for compliance related to student-athlete: admission; initial / continuing eligibility certification; financial aid; housing; dining services; book distribution/return; vehicle registration; and exit interviews.

• Manages and ensures the integrity of responses to information and documentation requests from the NCAA, conference, and internal and external auditors.

• Works collaboratively, builds and maintains relationships with all levels of management within Athletics and across the university to coordinate compliance activities, accomplish objectives, provide support and guidance, and facilitate the resolution of problems as needed.

• Serves as a senior member of the University Compliance, Ethics, and Risk Office and UCF Athletics providing support for institutional and departmental goals and objectives.

• Represents the University of Central Florida and UCF Athletics Association to the Big 12 Conference, UCF community, Central Florida community, other schools, and the general public.

• Responsible for appropriate policies and procedures applicable to compliance with NCAA and conference requirements.

• Provide regulatory research, review, and interpretation as it applies to NCAA and conference rules and regulations.

• Responsible for the development, implementation, and management of an effective athletics compliance program including standard operating procedures, policies, and documentation to ensure compliance with NCAA, conference, university policies and procedures, and applicable laws.

• With oversight from the Vice President, Compliance, Ethics, and Risk, responsible for the management of the Athletics Compliance Office spending and budget.

• Frequent internal contact with Athletics and university personnel.

• Frequent external contact with the NCAA, conferences, vendors, boosters, local high schools, and others to accomplish compliance-related activities. Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Master's degree in an appropriate area of specialization and 4+ years of relevant experience; or a bachelor's degree in an appropriate area of specialization and 6+ years of relevant experience; plus at least 3+ years of leadership experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong knowledge of NCAA regulations.
• Excellent analytical ability; research and decision-making; and oral and written communications skills.
• Experience in preparing and delivering presentations.
• Possess a high degree of professionalism, meet deadlines, and demonstrate the ability to collaborate and work in a team environment.
• Willingness to travel including some team travel and evening and weekend work.
• Experience maintaining a Division I Athletics Compliance Office.  

To apply, please visit our website at https://www.ucf.edu/jobs/ , R104592.

 Additional Application Materials Required:

• Resume
• A list of three professional references (names, email addresses, and phone numbers).

About University of Central Florida

The University of Central Florida is a metropolitan public research university located in Orlando. UCF is a member institution of the State University System of Florida, and is currently one of the largest universities in the country. UCF Athletics sponsors 16 intercollegiate sports programs at the NCAA Division I level and competes as a member of Big XII Conference (effective July 1, 2023). UCF Athletics is an equal opportunity employer who values diversity, and fosters an environment that is welcoming, inclusive, and supportive for all members of our community. Qualified women and minority candidates are encouraged to apply. Our mission is to positively transform the lives of our students academically, athletically, and personally through a nationally competitive intercollegiate athletics program that enhances the reputation and visibility of the University. We strive to be Florida’s preeminent athletic program representing UCF and our community with distinction on the national stage as “Orlando’s Hometown Team”. To learn more about UCF and Athletics, please visit our websites at www.ucf.edu and www.ucfknights.com.

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