Deputy AD for Compliance and Student Engagement (Administrator II)

California State University (CSU), Chico is a comprehensive and residential public university, holding Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) designation. The University enrolls over 15,000 students, with over half identifying as first-generation college students. Chico State is committed to recruiting outstanding candidates who embrace values predicated on student success and the elimination of equity gaps, have demonstrated experience working with diverse populations, and will contribute to an inclusive, accessible, and equitable learning and working environment.

About the Role

The Deputy Athletic Director for Compliance and Student Engagement serves as a senior leader within Chico State Athletics, responsible for the strategic oversight, administration, and daily management of the department’s NCAA compliance program and student-athlete engagement initiatives. This position serves as the department’s chief compliance administrator, ensuring adherence to NCAA, conference, CSU, and University policies, procedures, and regulations. The role provides direct supervision and leadership for key areas supporting student-athlete engagement, campus and community partnerships, and department operations, including Student-Athlete Success and External Operations. Additionally, the position serves as sport administrator for designated intercollegiate athletics programs, provides oversight and support to assigned teams, and acts as the department’s Deputy Title IX Coordinator. The incumbent participates fully on the Athletics senior leadership team.

Responsibilities

• Strategic oversight and daily management of the NCAA compliance program.
• Ensure adherence to NCAA, conference, CSU, and University policies and regulations.
• Supervise and lead areas including Student-Athlete Success and External Operations.
• Serve as sport administrator for designated intercollegiate athletics programs.
• Act as the department’s Deputy Title IX Coordinator.
• Participate on the Athletics senior leadership team.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in sports administration, higher education, business, or a related field.
• Five years of progressively responsible professional experience in intercollegiate athletics administration, including significant experience in NCAA compliance, student-athlete services, sport oversight, or a related area.
• Demonstrated experience interpreting and applying NCAA rules, conference regulations, and institutional policies.
• Demonstrated experience developing, implementing, and monitoring systems, policies, and procedures that ensure compliance and institutional control.
• Demonstrated supervisory or leadership experience over professional staff and complex functional areas.

Qualifications

Preference may be given to applicants with the following specialized skills:

• Master’s degree in sports administration, higher education, business, law, or a related field.
• Significant NCAA compliance experience.
• Experience serving as a primary or senior compliance administrator.
• NCAA Division II or CCAA experience.
• Experience in public higher education or the California State University system.
• Sport administration experience, supervision of multiple professional staff or functional areas.
• Title IX coordination or athletics-related student conduct experience.
• Use of NCAA compliance software or student information systems, compliance investigations, or violation reporting.
• Student-athlete development or SAAC programming, or athletics event management and external operations experience.
• Demonstrated ability to manage sensitive and confidential matters with sound judgment, discretion, and integrity.
• Commitment to supporting a diverse and inclusive environment and advancing student-athlete well-being and success.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to explain complex policies and regulations to varied audiences.

Schedule

• Full-time, 12-month position.
• Work Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM.
• Summer Schedule: Monday–Thursday, 7:00 AM–5:30 PM.

Pay

Anticipated hiring range: $90,000 - $100,000 per year. Salary is commensurate with education and experience of the individual selected.

Benefits

• Eligibility for benefits including tuition fee waiver (if eligible).
• Comprehensive benefits package including sick leave, vacation, and health insurance. For more information, visit CSU Employee Benefits Summary.

Additional Information

This position is considered a sensitive role requiring a background check (including criminal records, sexual offender registry, and/or fingerprinting) prior to employment. The incumbent is responsible for the safety and security of Level 1 protected data and is a "Limited Mandated Reporter" under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act. This is a Higher Education Employer-Employee Relations Act (HEERA) designated managerial position, exempt from collective bargaining and overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

Chico State is located in Northern California, 90 minutes from Sacramento and a three-hour drive from the San Francisco Bay Area. The campus is situated on the ancestral lands of the Mechoopda people.