Senior Associate Athletics Director, Governance & Regulatory Affairs


Job Identification: 18935
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What We Are Looking For

The Senior Associate Athletic Director, Governance and Regulatory Affairs will have responsibility for supervising all areas of Baylor University's governance and regulatory functions of the athletics department, including: compliance with NCAA and other governing bodies, rules education, monitoring, financial aid, interpretations, investigations and reporting, internal/external compliance audits and additional regulatory requirements. Also serves as a liaison to specific campus committees tied to athletics compliance.

This position is responsible for promoting the philosophy and objectives of the intercollegiate athletics program. This shall include adhering to the principles of the Athletics Department's Mission Statement, Core Values, Policies and Procedures, as well as the rules and regulations of the University, the Big 12 Conference, the NCAA and other governing bodies.

Baylor University is committed to building a culturally diverse community of faculty, staff, and students dedicated to contributing to an inclusive campus environment. We are an Equal Opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree.

• 4 years of experience in compliance at a Division I institution, at a Division I intercollegiate athletics conference office or at the NCAA headquarters, including management experience.

• Equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute.

What you will need:

• Extensive knowledge of NCAA and other governing bodies rules.

• Solution-oriented approach with the ability to anticipate needs and stay ahead of the every-changing landscape of college athletics.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to develop guidance and interpretation on all facets of NCAA and other governing bodies' compliance.

• Self-starter, service-oriented and demonstrated attention to detail; able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

• Skills and experience with governance applications, word-processing and presentation software, and compliance monitoring systems.

Preferences:

• Master's degree or JD preferred.

• Seven years of experience working full-time in a compliance-related position in one of the power conferences or at the NCAA headquarters, including 3 years of management experience.

Special Instructions

• To apply, please submit the following materials along with Baylor University application for employment:

• A current resume.

• A cover letter that specifically tells us how your background and experience align with the requirements, qualifications, and responsibilities of the position.

• We may request references at a later time.

*All applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

What You Will Do

Comprehensive Oversight of Governance and Regulatory Affairs

• Maintain a comprehensive compliance program for student-athletes, athletics staff, University boosters, and campus partners. Collaborate with the Office of Admissions, Financial Aid, Registrar's Office and the Faculty Athletic Representative to ensure alignment with NCAA, Big 12 Conference and other governing bodies (i.e. College Sports Commission) regulations. Provide daily oversight and direction for the Office of Governance and Regulatory Affairs staff.

• Lead the execution of a robust rules education program for varying audiences, including but not limited to, student-athletes, prospective student-athletes, coaches, athletics administrators, university personnel, donors and alumni.

• Serve as the department's legislative expert, staying current on NCAA, Big 12, Baylor University and other governing bodies rules and regulations. Facilitate the university's position on proposed NCAA legislation in partnership with the President, Athletics Director and Faculty Athletic Representative. Attend and present at regional and national seminars.

• Lead investigations and reporting of NCAA and other governing bodies violations and prepare waiver and appeal requests. Serve as a key liaison for appropriate institutional committees. Collaborate with academic leadership on matters of academic integrity.

• Collaborate with 19 sport programs to ensure adherence to NCAA and other governing bodies rules and regulations. Oversee compliance monitoring systems related to recruiting activities, contacts, evaluations and campus visits. Provide hands-on support by traveling with high-profile teams as needed.

• Serve as primary compliance point-of-contact for the football sport program and assume day-to-day responsibilities for all compliance matters related to football.

• Provide accurate interpretations of NCAA, Conference, institutional and other governing bodies rules and regulations, using research and national collaboration. Oversee and guide the governance and regulatory affairs staff's interpretations, maintaining a comprehensive interpretation database to ensure consistency and accuracy.

• Provide assistance as needed with department efforts around Title IX, student conduct, risk management, university policies and procedures and other institutional units.

Executive Staff Member

• Serve as a member of the department's Executive staff. Offer strategic governance insight in high-level decision making as requested.

What You Can Expect

As part of the Baylor family, eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, generous time off, tuition remission, and outstanding automatic retirement contributions. Baylor has a comprehensive benefits plan that supports you and your family's wellbeing and allows you to be a part of the life of a vibrant and active college campus. To learn more, go to Baylor Benefits & Advantages.

Explore & Engage

Learn more about Baylor and our strategic vision, Baylor in Deeds. Also, explore our great hometown of Waco and the many opportunities to engage locally. If you are new to Central Texas, This is Waco!


About Us:
Baylor University, a private not-for-profit university affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas, is committed to compliance with all applicable anti-discrimination laws, including those regarding age, race, color, sex, national origin, military service, genetic information, and disability. Baylor complies with statutory Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity requirements. Baylor's full official Notice of Non-Discrimination may be read online.


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