Compliance Coordinator, Athletics

About Us

Are you ready to transform lives through academic excellence, innovative research, strong community partnerships and economic opportunity? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With growing enrollment and global reach, we continue to expand our institutional influence and prominence beyond the state of Georgia. We offer more than 190 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to empower over 50,000 students to become thought leaders, lifelong learners, and informed global citizens. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics draw students from throughout the region and from more than 100 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, rich benefits, and values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability make us an employer of choice. We are part of the University System of Georgia. We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University in our vision. Come Take Flight at KSU!

Location

Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144.  Our Marietta campus is located at 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.

Job Summary

Serves as an integral part of the KSU Athletics Compliance Staff. Assists in the creation of monitoring systems and educates staff on NCAA, conference, Kennesaw State University and other governing rules, regulations and policies. Provides research and recommendations on educational outreach efforts and NCAA rules interpretations. Day to day specificities of job delegation will be assigned by department leadership.

Responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Assists in monitoring KSU sports programs
2. Creates education material and presents those materials to staff and student-athletes including but not limited to NCAA, conference, Kennesaw State University Athletic Association, Kennesaw State University and other governing rules, regulations and policies
3. Provides research and recommendations on NCAA rules interpretations and waiver submissions
4. NCAA Article 11 ' Conduct and Employment of Athletics Personnel
a. Assists with Declaration of Staff Submissions
5. NCAA Article 13 ' Recruiting
a. Monitors Contacts and Evaluations
b. Monitors and Approves Camps and Clinics
c. Monitors and Approves Official Visits
6. NCAA Articles 12 and 14 ' Amateurism Eligibility and Academic Eligibility
a. Evaluates prospective student-athlete amateurism and initial eligibility pre-enrollment
7. NCAA Article 15 ' Financial Aid
a. Assists with processing National Letters of Intent and Grants in Aid
8. NCAA Article 17 ' Playing and Practice Seasons
a. Monitors Countable Athletically Related Activities
b. Monitors Time Management Plans
c. Monitors and Approves Playing and Practice Season Declarations

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution of higher education

Required Experience
One (1) year or experience related to the role

Preferred Educational Qualifications
An advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field

Preferred Experience
Previous experience with NCAA compliance

Proposed Salary

The budgeted salary range is $19.60 to $24.03 per hour. Offers are based on relevant experience. 

Comprehensive benefits to include Medical, Dental, Vision, 13 paid holidays, vacation, generous retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and much more! Visit hr.kennesaw.edu/benefits.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES
Able to read, analyze, interpret, instruct and effectively communicate complex rules, regulations and policies from the University, Conference Office and NCAA
Able to effectively communicate with coaches, administrators, student-athletes, parents, faculty, staff, and high school staff members
Able to influence and build work relationships among a diverse workforce at all levels
Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines

KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of recruiting and/or monitoring systems (i.e., JumpForward or ACS/FrontRush) and NCAA Applications (i.e., RSRO, LSDBi, Eligibility Center)

SKILLS
Interpersonal skills in dealing sensitively with a wide variety of constituents
Possess a learning orientation to changing technology impacting business processes
Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and presentation skills
Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e. Microsoft Office suite)
Strong attention to detail and follow up skills
Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSU community.

For additional information on this policy, or to file a complaint under the provisions of this policy, students, employees, applicants for employment or admission or other third parties should contact the Office of Institutional Equity at English Building, Suite 225, eeo@kennesaw.edu.

Background Check

• Standard Enhanced

• Education

Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants for positions of trust with screening results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility

All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process. Some positions may require additional job-based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, pre-employment drug screening and/or verification of academic credentials.

https://www.usg.edu/hr/assets/hr/hrap_manual/HRAP_Background_Investigation_Employment.pdf