The Director of Athletic Compliance will play a critical role in supporting the College’s transition from the NJCAA to NCAA membership. This position ensures adherence to NCAA, conference, and institutional rules and regulations, with a strong emphasis on eligibility and compliance operations. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience in NCAA compliance and eligibility processes and will serve as a resource for coaches, staff, and student-athletes during this pivotal transition.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

•Assist in the development and administration of a comprehensive NCAA compliance program for all varsity sports. •Monitor and certify student-athlete eligibility for practice and competition in accordance with NCAA and institutional standards. •Assist with the coordination of the precertification process to evaluate initial eligibility, amateurism, and admission status for prospective student-athletes, to include the evaluation of international and domestic transfer scholar-athletes. •Assist with the collection and reconciliation of playing & practice season, countable athletically related activity (CARA), and time management plan information. With coordinating administrative operations adhering to all athletic and university policies/protocols, and documentation. •Serve as a liaison between Athletics and campus offices such as Enrollment, Registrar, and Financial Aid to ensure accurate and timely processing of eligibility and compliance documentation. •Educate coaches, staff, and student-athletes on NCAA rules and regulations; provide interpretations and guidance as needed. •Support the administration of NCAA compliance software systems, including the NCAA Eligibility Center. •Assist with monitoring recruiting activities, financial aid allocations, and squad lists to ensure compliance with NCAA legislation. •Prepare and submit required NCAA and institutional reports, including eligibility waivers and rule interpretations. •Develop and distribute compliance education materials for internal and external constituents, including boosters and alumni. •Maintain accurate compliance records and assist in investigating and reporting potential violations. •Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and travel as required. •Represent the athletics department at conference meetings, NCAA regional rules seminars, and national conventions as needed. •Assist with game-day operations, event management, and other departmental duties as assigned. •All other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Director of Athletics

Required Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree.
• Experience:
• Demonstrated experience in NCAA compliance and eligibility processes at the campus or conference level.
• Strong knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations, with the ability to interpret and apply legislation.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.

 Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with NCAA compliance software systems.
• Prior involvement in institutional transition to NCAA membership.

Advanced degree in a related field

About Lackawanna College

Lackawanna College is the premier, private, accredited college serving the people of northeastern Pennsylvania. With a focus on keeping higher education affordable and accessible to our immediate community, Lackawanna draws 80 percent of its student population right from our own region. With its main campus situated in downtown Scranton, Lackawanna’s expanding footprint also includes satellite centers in Hawley, Hazleton, Sunbury. Towanda, and Tunkhannock.

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