Senior Associate Athletic Director for Compliance

Title: Senior Associate Athletic Director for Compliance

Employee Classification: Sr Associate Athletic Director

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Athletics

SubDivision-Department: UNT-Athletic Admin

Department: UNT-Athletics-Gen-220000

Job Location: Denton

Salary: Commensurate with experience

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible

About Us - Values Overview

Department Summary

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 largest and highest division among all colleges and universities. The 46,000 square-foot Athletic Center located off South Bonnie Brae Street is the centerpiece of North Texas athletics. Athletics strives to conduct a competitive athletics program that promotes faculty, staff, student and community affiliation and participation with the North Texas Athletics. Provide facilities which attract the highest level of talent and allow student-athletes to perform at the highest level in practice and during competition.

Position Overview

The Senior Associate Athletics Director for Compliance serves as the chief compliance officer for UNT Athletics and provides strategic leadership, oversight, and vision for a comprehensive compliance program within an evolving intercollegiate athletics landscape. This role ensures institutional control and adherence to all applicable NCAA, conference, and university regulations, while proactively adapting to the changing regulatory environment in Division I athletics, including NIL, transfer legislation, and post-settlement athlete benefits models.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in in related field and five years of related experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Thorough knowledge and understanding of NCAA rules and regulations.
• Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information.
• Willingness to travel and work evenings/weekends as needed.
• Commitment to fostering a culture aligned with UNT Athletics’ mission of Building Champions and Preparing Leaders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience as a compliance director or senior-level compliance administrator at a Division I institution.
• Familiarity with conference-level governance and NCAA working groups.
• Legal background or advanced training in risk management, governance, or higher education administration.

Required License/Registration/Certifications

Job Duties

• Strategic Leadership & Institutional Control
  • Provide oversight of all aspects of the athletics compliance program.
  • Serve as the primary authority on NCAA legislation, interpretations, and risk management.
  • Lead the department’s strategy for maintaining institutional control in a rapidly evolving regulatory environment.
  • Advise the Vice President/Director of Athletics, Associate Vice President/COO, and senior leadership on compliance risks, policy decisions, and emerging national trends.
  
  Regulatory Oversight & Governance
  • Oversee compliance with all NCAA, conference, and institutional rules, including:
  o Eligibility (initial, transfer, continuing)
  o Recruiting and amateurism
  o Financial aid and benefits
  o Playing and practice seasons
  • Manage the rules education program for coaches, staff, student-athletes, and campus stakeholders.
  • Interpret and apply NCAA legislation in complex and ambiguous scenarios.
  
  Post-Settlement / NIL / Athlete Benefits Strategy
  • In partnership with the Associate Vice President/COO and other senior leaders, advise on departmental strategy related to Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL), including monitoring, education, and policy development.
  • In partnership with the Senior Associate AD for NIL and Director of NIL and Revenue Share Operations, ensure all necessary student-athlete and sport program information remains updated in Teamworks, Teamworks GM, and CAPS.
  • Oversee compliance considerations tied to evolving athlete compensation/benefit models in the post-House settlement era.
  • Ensure alignment with institutional policies, NCAA, and CSC guidance.
  • Monitor national developments and proactively adjust institutional strategies.
  
  Enforcement
  • Serve as the primary liaison to the NCAA and conference office on enforcement matters.
  • Prepare and submit waivers, self-reports, and mitigation strategies.
  • Manage risk and ensure timely and transparent communication with institutional leadership.
  • Direct all rules violation reviews, investigations, and reporting.
  
  Collaboration & Campus Integration
  • Partner closely with:
  o Academic Services
  o Student-Athlete Development
  o Sports Medicine
  o Financial Aid
  o Admissions and Registrar
  o General Counsel
  • Serve as a key liaison between athletics and various campus units to ensure compliance alignment.
  • Provide leadership in integrating compliance into the broader student-athlete experience.
  
  Technology, Systems & Process Innovation
  • Oversee compliance software systems
  • Utilize data analytics and monitoring tools to enhance compliance tracking and risk mitigation.
  • Continuously evaluate and improve workflows, policies, and procedures.
  
  Staff Leadership & Development
  • Supervise and develop compliance staff.
  • Foster a proactive, service-oriented compliance culture.
  • Promote professional development and continuing education within the unit.
  
  

Physical Requirements

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

Environmental Hazards

No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Work Schedule

After hours and evenings required. Occasional travel to championships and athletic events. Occasional travel for continuing education meetings or NCAA or Conference meetings as a representative of the institution.

Driving University Vehicle

Yes

Security Sensitive

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted. 

Benefits

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EEO Statement

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit –and takes actions to prevent – discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking), and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices, and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities. UNT System Administration promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment, and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. System Administration also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist, or participate in a related investigation or proceeding.