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.

Key responsibilities include providing direct supervision and leadership for areas supporting student-athlete engagement, campus and community partnerships, and department operations, including Student-Athlete Success and External Operations. The role also serves as sport administrator for designated intercollegiate athletics programs, providing oversight and support to assigned teams, and acts as the department’s Deputy Title IX Coordinator. The position participates fully on the Athletics senior leadership team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the strategic administration and daily management of the NCAA compliance program.
• Ensure adherence to NCAA, conference, CSU, and University policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Supervise and lead key areas supporting student-athlete engagement, including Student-Athlete Success and External Operations.
• Serve as sport administrator for designated intercollegiate athletics programs, providing oversight and guidance to assigned teams.
• Act as the department’s Deputy Title IX Coordinator.
• Participate as a member of the Athletics senior leadership team.
• Develop, implement, and monitor systems, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance and institutional control.
• Manage sensitive and confidential matters with sound judgment, discretion, and integrity.

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 supervisory or leadership experience over professional staff and complex functional areas.

Qualifications

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

• A master's degree in sports administration, higher education, business, law, or a related field.
• Significant NCAA compliance experience, including 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, including supervision of multiple professional staff or functional areas.
• Title IX coordination or athletics-related student conduct experience.
• Experience with NCAA compliance software, student information systems, compliance investigations, or violation reporting.
• Student-athlete development, SAAC programming, or athletics event management and external operations experience.
• 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.

Benefits

• Tuition fee waiver (if eligible).
• Sick leave and vacation benefits.
• Health insurance.

For more information, visit CSU Employee Benefits Summary.

Pay

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

Schedule

Full-time, 12-month position.

• Regular schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM.
• Summer schedule: Monday-Thursday, 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM.

Applicants may be required to disclose any final administrative or judicial decisions regarding sexual harassment within the last 7 years after meeting minimum qualifications and before an offer of employment is extended. Final-stage applicants must sign a release form authorizing the release of misconduct information by current or former employers. A background check, including criminal records and sexual offender registry checks, is required prior to assuming the position.

This position is designated as sensitive and requires handling Level 1 protected data. The incumbent is also a "Limited Mandated Reporter" under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and must comply with CSU Executive Order 1083.