Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree
• Minimum one year of work experience with NCAA compliance
• Excellent written and oral communication
• Ability to manage multiple and simultaneous responsibilities and to prioritize scheduling of work
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work professionally and effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community
• Working knowledge of NCAA online resource database (LSDBi)
• Proficiency in computer skills including word processing, Excel, and database applications

Desired Qualifications:

• Master's degree in a related field (sports administration)
• Demonstrated ability to analyze, interpret, review and implement NCAA rules and regulations
• Two or more years of experience working in intercollegiate athletics administration
• Advanced knowledge of NCAA Division II rules
• Working knowledge of Jumpforward compliance application

Other Qualifications:

• Report to work obligations to support the department and may require work during HPU's winter break, if necessary. 
• Must meet training and background check qualifications and comply with the Protection of Minors policy.
• Able to work all shifts and extended hours.
• Upon hire, candidate must have reliable personal transportation to facilitate travel between to all HPU worksites and other locations as required by the position.  This includes a valid driver's license and a personal vehicle that is legally registered and insured. 
• This position may also require driving responsibility for an HPU vehicle. 
• Due to driving responsibilities, you must meet training and background check qualifications and comply with HPU's Vehicle Driving policy. 
• Successful candidate will be able to work in an environment that utilize excellent time and stress management skills.

Key Responsibilities/Essential Job Functions:

1. Eligibility Certification and NCAA Compliance Oversight 85%

• Develops and implements departmental policies to ensure/enforce compliance with the NCAA regulation.
• Coordinates and conducts initial, transfer and continuing eligibility certification process
• Prepares NCAA appeals and waiver requests
• Collaborates with financial aid and admissions office to determine exempt and non-exempt aid and monitor compliance with NCAA  financial aid rules 
• Monitors playing season activity for individual sport programs
• Generates National Letter of Intent/Athletics Grant in Aid letters
• Coordinates and assists with processing of athletics aid renewals on annual basis
• Approves and oversees all recruiting related activities and sports camps and clinics
• Investigates and reports NCAA and Pacific West Conference rules violations
• Prepares and administers all required NCAA compliances forms to student-athletes annually
• Designs and implements rules education for coaches and University staff on annual and monthly basis
• Provides interpretation of NCAA rules to staff, coaches and student-athletes. 
• Serves as the compliance liaison between the Athletics Department and other university departments

2.  Performs other related duties as assigned (15%)

• Provides Game Management at home events
• Assists with implementation of department-wide events (SA Banquet, golf tournament, etc.).
• Performs other related duties as assigned
• Actively participates as an effective member of team by completing assigned duties, accepting additional assignments or reassignments.
• Assists with seasonal peaks.

 

This description is not designed to list all activities, duties or responsibilities which may be required for this job. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned at any time.