Owensboro, Kentucky
Posted: 29-May-25
Location: Owensboro, Kentucky
Type: Full-time
Sector:
Additional Information:
Major Responsibilities:
•Develop and direct a comprehensive compliance program for educating, monitoring, reporting, and complying with all NCAA, Conference, and College rules and regulations as they relate to intercollegiate athletics. •Develop and direct student-athlete support services to include academics, life skills and student-athlete development in coordination with campus efforts to enhance the student-athlete experience. •Monitor all student-athlete Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) and recruiting activities for all sports. •Evaluate and monitor the eligibility status of prospective and current student-athletes. •Coordinate the College Letter of Intent and Athletic Scholarship paperwork for prospective student-athletes in conjunction with financial aid. •Work as the department liaison to various College departments/areas. •Develop and conduct programs for compliance-related education to prospective student-athletes, enrolled student-athletes, coaches, employees, Board Members, Boosters, and representatives of athletics interests regarding NCAA, Conference, and College rules. •Develop and conduct programs, in conjunction with other campus partners, for student athletes that encourage student-athlete support and growth in academics, life skills, and person development. •Attend NCAA and Conference meetings/conventions as requested by the Director of Athletics, including the annual NCAA Regional Rules Seminars. •Complete and review all NCAA, Conference, and College compliance forms and reports, including but not limited to NCAA Demographic Report, Academic Progress Report, Drug Testing Consent Form, Student-Athlete Statement, the ISSG, waivers, hardship requests, appeals, EADA Report, the NCAA Financial Report, etc., with assistance from other departments as appropriate. •Serve as the point person for potential and alleged rules violations. •Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications: •Bachelor’s degree in a related field. Master’s degree preferred. •Two or more years of progressive experience in a collegiate compliance operation, preferably in an NCAA Division II setting. •Demonstrated knowledge of NCAA Division II rules and regulations. •Working knowledge and efficiency of standard software systems such a Microsoft Office. •Experience using NCAA Compliance-related programs such as ARMS, Compliance Assistant, LSDBi, Eligibility Center, and Transfer Portal. •Excellent organizational skills with acute attention to detail and the ability to handle multiple priorities and complex tasks simultaneously. •Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively and in a warm, professional manner. •Ability to work weekends and evenings. •Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Compensation and Benefits: This full-time position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including the following: •Insurance – health, dental, vision, supplemental •Life insurance at no cost to the employee •Paid time off –21 days per year •Paid holidays - 20 days per year •Retirement plan •Free tuition at KWC after one year plus tuition arrangements with hundreds of other colleges and universities •As Kentucky Wesleyan is a not-for-profit institution, employees may be eligible for loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program of the US Department of Education, as applicable.
This position is an exempt position paid on a salaried, bi-weekly basis. The position description provides an overview of the level of work to be performed by an employee in this position and does not constitute a contract of employment. This is not a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and/or qualifications, as the College reserves the right to change the description at any time. Candidates are requested to provide a resume, cover letter, and three professional references, along with salary expectations.
Application Process: To apply, please complete the online application at https://kwc.edu/application-for-employment/. As part of the online application, please attach a file that contains a cover letter, current resume, and contact information for three professional references, along with your salary expectations.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. An official transcript for the highest degree awarded will be required of the hired candidate, as will a background check. The College is not able to sponsor applicants for work visas.
Kentucky Wesleyan College is an equal opportunity employer and remains committed to attracting qualified candidates looking to be part of a growing and successful higher educational organization.
Additional Information
About Kentucky Wesleyan College Kentucky Wesleyan College is a private, four-year liberal arts institution located in the vibrant city of Owensboro. A United Methodist-related college founded in 1858, Wesleyan is known for excellence in academics and a superior residential experience. Kentucky Wesleyan College has been consistently ranked by U.S. News & World Report as one of the Best Regional Colleges in the South and one of the Top Performers in Social Mobility in the South. The Princeton Review has also recognized KWC as a “Best in the Southeast” college for several consecutive years.
Kentucky Wesleyan students can choose from 29 majors and 13 pre-professional programs. Classes have a 13-to-1 student-faculty ratio, and 88 percent of the faculty have a Ph.D. or terminal degree. The College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
The Kentucky Wesleyan Panthers compete in NCAA Division II and are charter members of the Great Midwest Athletic Conference. Athletic teams include baseball, basketball, football, golf, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball, and wrestling.
The College employs approximately 200 faculty and staff who work together on a single campus. Kentucky Wesleyan provides a challenging and supportive academic experience for students and a positive and stimulating work environment for employees.
A hallmark of the Kentucky Wesleyan experience includes “The Wesleyan Way” which guides our community: •We do everything with honor. •We always support each other. •We will compete with integrity. •We love each other in Christ.
Kentucky Wesleyan College values the unique contributions of all members of our campus community. As part of our mission to prepare future leaders intellectually, spiritually, and physically, we strive to provide an atmosphere that encourages and challenges all members of the Kentucky Wesleyan College campus community to exhibit an understanding and appreciation of cultural and human differences. We are committed to being a community that reflects the diversity of our larger society. We expect all members of our institution to actively create and maintain an inclusive learning and living environment that embraces diversity in all forms, including race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, socio-economic status, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, religion, and thought.
About Owensboro, KY Kentucky Wesleyan College is located in the hospitable city of Owensboro, Kentucky, a vibrant, beautiful, and safe city nestled on the banks of the Ohio River. Owensboro is small enough to promote a hometown atmosphere yet large enough to support many amenities usually only available in much larger cities. Daviess County is home to 110,000 residents and is easily accessible from metropolitan locations such as Louisville, KY; Nashville, TN; and St. Louis, MO.
Owensboro’s revitalized downtown area features a state-of-the-art convention center, several new hotels, and a range of entertainment options with unique restaurants and shops. Twenty-five parks, totaling 953 acres, encircle the city, which hosts over 20 annual festivals – attracting visitors from throughout the region.
Suggested Websites Additional information about Kentucky Wesleyan, the KWC Panthers, and the Owensboro community may be found at: •https://www.kwc.edu/ •http://www.kwcpanthers.com/ •http://www.owensboro.org/ •https://edc.owensboro.com/ •https://visitowensboro.com/