Assistant Director, Compliance

Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and University of North Texas Health Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region, employing more than 14,000 employees and educating over 49,000 students across our system. We champion a people-first values-based culture focused on excellence, curiosity, and innovation, transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education.

About the Department

The University of North Texas competes as a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and the American Athletic Conference. North Texas’ athletic programs are classified as NCAA Division I. The 46,000 square-foot Athletic Center is the centerpiece of North Texas athletics, striving to conduct a competitive program that promotes faculty, staff, student, and community affiliation while providing top-tier facilities to attract and develop talent.

Position Overview

This position assists with the day-to-day compliance activities to meet NCAA, conference, and University of North Texas requirements. Reporting to the Senior Associate Athletic Director for Governance and Regulatory Affairs, this role supports all areas of athletic compliance monitoring and reporting, including Bylaws 11, 12, 13, 15, 16, and 17. Responsibilities include drafting and submitting waivers and violations to the conference office and the NCAA for assigned sports. This position may also supervise interns and student assistants.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and two years of related experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Knowledge and understanding of NCAA rules and regulations.
• Preferred: Master’s degree.

Responsibilities

• Manages compliance monitoring activities and implements effective procedures in the areas of amateurism, recruiting, awards, and playing and practice seasons.
• Prepares progress reports, informs supervisor of project status, and ensures completeness, accuracy, and timeliness of all operational functions.
• Shares compliance liaison duties to the UNT Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC).
• Researches NCAA rules and provides coaches and staff with interpretations.
• Works with the American Conference and NCAA staffs to obtain official rules interpretations as needed.
• Assists with game day duties in the areas of student guest tickets and recruiting.
• Manages compliance complimentary admissions procedures for all student-athletes.
• Assists in managing sports-specific volunteer, staff, student manager, and male practice player documentation and education.
• Assists in drafting and submitting waivers and violations of NCAA and Conference legislation.
• Assists in NCAA, Conference, and institutional reporting.
• Assists in monitoring Name, Image, and Likeness disclosures and provides education to student-athletes as needed.
• Assists with rules education programs for coaches, staff, student-athletes, and other internal and external constituents.

Physical Requirements

• Communicating with others to exchange information.
• Lifting and moving objects up to 100 pounds or more.

Schedule

Monday through Friday, 8 AM–5 PM. Some evenings and weekends required.