Compliance Manager

About the role

The University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA) Department of Athletics is seeking a Compliance Manager to join the Seawolf Athletics team. The position is part of the Great Northwest Athletic Conference (GNAC) and oversees NCAA and conference compliance for 13 teams across Division 1 and Division II levels.

Responsibilities

• Enhance and maintain a supportive compliance environment
• Ensure education and resources are available to coaches, staff, and student-athletes
• Collaborate with coaches, faculty, and campus partners to ensure students meet NCAA and conference requirements
• Build trust within the department and foster a supportive compliance environment
• Communicate clearly with diverse stakeholders, including students, coaches, faculty, and staff
• Navigate the unique challenges of balancing athletic and academic commitments

Requirements

• Minimum qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in related field and five years relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Master's degree preferred.
• Experience in NCAA compliance or a related area within a higher education or athletics environment
• Familiarity with NCAA rules and regulations specific to the GNAC conference
• Knowledge of data platforms and institutional degree audit software (e.g., Teamworks, DegreeWorks, Banner)
• FERPA certification
• GNAC and NCAA required learning modules completed within 30 days of the job start date
• UA Safe Title IX certification or certification completion within 30 days of the job start date
• Unrestricted Alaska driver's license or ability to obtain one within 90 days of accepting the job

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations, particularly those related to amateurism, recruiting, financial aid, eligibility, and NIL
• Proven skills in policy development, regulatory interpretation, investigative processes, and proficiency in database management (Banner and Teamworks), Microsoft Office (Excel and Word), Google Workspace, PDF editing tools, and DocuSign
• Sound judgment, integrity, discretion when handling sensitive information, and ability to communicate clearly with diverse stakeholders

Skills

• Adaptable and relationship-focused
• Highly organized
• Ability to build trust within the department and navigate unique challenges
• Sound judgment, integrity, discretion when handling sensitive information, and ability to communicate clearly with diverse stakeholders

Benefits

This position offers a competitive salary and full employee benefits package, including retirement options, annual leave, 12 paid holidays per year, tuition waivers for employees and family members, and affordable medical, dental, and vision care coverage.

Pay

$64,638 per year

Schedule

This is a full-time, 12-month, exempt staff position.