Associate Director of Athletics for Compliance and Student-Athlete Services

Who We Are:

The University of New Haven, founded on the Yale campus in 1920, is a private, coeducational university that has been recognized by The Princeton Review and U.S. News & World Report for academic excellence. Located between New York City and Boston in the shoreline city of West Haven, the University is a diverse and vibrant community of over 10,000 students from across the globe.

The Associate Director of Athletics for Compliance and Student-Athlete Services directs and enforces departmental compliance with NCAA, conference, and university regulations while advancing the academic, athletic, and personal development of student-athletes. This position oversees the planning and implementation of compliance education for coaches, staff, and student-athletes, and ensures institutional control through effective monitoring, reporting, and collaboration with campus partners.

You Will:

• Lead and manage all aspects of the NCAA compliance program, including recruiting, financial aid, amateurism, playing/practice seasons, rules interpretations, and violation reporting; ensure institutional control and required reporting (e.g., APR, Sport Sponsorship, Graduation Success Rate, Federal Graduation Rate).
• Eligibility Management
  • Proactively oversee and administer the processes for initial, continuing, and transfer eligibility, ensuring timely certification in compliance with NCAA and institutional standards.
  • Coordinate with the NCAA Eligibility Center, Admissions, and other relevant departments to certify eligibility for incoming, continuing, and transferring student-athletes.
  • Maintain accurate records and documentation related to eligibility determinations and communications.
• Develop and deliver comprehensive NCAA rules education for coaches, student-athletes, and staff; interpret and communicate new legislation and policy updates.
• Assist in the investigation and resolution of reported NCAA, University, or Conference rules violations related to intercollegiate athletics.
• Participate in compliance audits and assessments to ensure adherence to NCAA, conference, and institutional regulations.
• Support oversight of Title IX compliance and gender equity initiatives within the athletics department.
• Administer athletic scholarships in coordination with Financial Aid and Admissions; ensure compliance and accuracy of NCAA reporting.
• Maintain and update the student-Athlete Handbook and departmental compliance manuals; oversee integration and enforcement of the NCAA Board of Governors’ policy on campus sexual violence.
• Serve as liaison to campus offices, including Admissions, Registrar, Financial Aid, Academic Advising, and Residential Life, to support academic initiatives, eligibility, housing, retention, and graduation; assist with Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) initiatives and programming.
• Supervise compliance staff and manage compliance and institutional software systems, including Teamworks, NCAA Compliance Assistant, Banner, and Argos.
• Work with key University stakeholders to ensure that necessary reports for NCAA Reclassification are completed.
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned by the Director or Deputy Director of Athletics.

You Need:

• Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree preferred.
• A thorough knowledge and understanding of NCAA rules and regulations.
• Proficiency in Teamworks and NCAA apps including but not limited to CA, Compliance Forms, Academic Portal, Transfer Portal, RSRO, LSDBi, and Eligibility Center.
• Skills needed include planning, organizing, monitoring, evaluating, and communicating effectively with a high degree of integrity.

What's In It For You:

• Health & Welfare Programs: Employees and their eligible family members, including spouses and dependent are eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Programs.
• Wellness & Fitness: On-campus Recreation and Fitness Center for employees and families; Employee Assistant Program
• Commitment to Educational Excellence: Tuition assistance for employees and eligible dependents; Tuition exchange opportunities
• Employee Discounts on products, services and educational opportunities
• Work/Life Benefits: Generous paid time off programs; progressive paid holiday schedule (including holiday break between Christmas and New Year’s); 4 weeks of parental paid leave; flexible work schedules including summer hours where applicable

*The University of New Haven is not a qualifying E-Verify employer and its use of E-Verify is limited to specific government projects. For that reason, candidates with STEM OPT authorization cannot be considered for employment.