Queens sponsors 31 sports programs for over 500 student-athletes and is a member of the South Atlantic Conference (SAC). The Assistant/Associate Athletic Director of Compliance is a senior-level administrative position within the Department of Athletics. This position reports directly to the Director of Athletics, with dotted-line reporting to the Director of Human Resources. This position is exempt from provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and is not eligible to earn overtime pay or compensatory time off for additional hours worked.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• Develop, monitor and oversee all aspects of NCAA compliance for all athletic programs.
• Responsible for acquiring, maintaining a detailed knowledge of NCAA, Conference and University Policies & Procedures, as well as implementing all policies and procedures of the department, university, Conference and NCAA.
• Manage Athletics department compliance and monitor compliance issues.
• Develop and implement programming to promote recruitment, success and retention of underrepresented students and staff.
• Direct, organize, and supervise all student-athlete academic initiatives.
• Ensure continuous development and communication of a comprehensive rules education program for student-athletes, coaches, staff, and boosters.
• Monitor and ensure equity between men’s and women’s athletics teams and serve as Athletics’ Title IX liaison.
• Evaluate and determine eligibility of incoming student-athletes and returning students’ eligibility within the compliance certification committee.
• Completion of annual student-athlete compliance forms within established timeframes.
• Monitor and communicate additions/deletions to rosters.
• Complete all NCAA mandatory reports within established timeframes.
• Responsible for all aspects of compliance in coordination with NCAA Membership Services including rules interpretation, scholarship allocations, scholarship equivalencies, playing/practicing seasons, official visits, tryouts and recruiting.
• Prepare and submit NCAA/SAC waivers requests in a timely manner.
• Investigate all possible violations of NCAA rules and report violations to the NCAA within established timeframes.
• Member of the Student Support Team.
• Represent the university at conference, regional, and national meetings

Nonessential Duties
• Other duties as necessary to meet Athletics and University needs.

Experience, Knowledge & Skills Required
• Strong knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations and proven ability to interpret and apply same in varied situations.
• Strong leadership skills and experience in strategy development as well as proficient in setting and achieving challenging goals and objectives. Experience building and leading teams in various stages of development while serving as a positive role model to all.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a proven track record of interacting effectively with multiple and diverse constituencies (faculty, staff, students, parents, alums, public) in a positive manner.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills. Experience developing and presenting training and information to large and small groups.
• Proven success in developing and implementing programming that promotes recruitment, success and retention of underrepresented students and staff.
• Proven attention to detail, accuracy and timeliness. Excellent organization and follow-up and follow-through skills to ensure timely completion of tasks.
• First-hand experience with Title IX (in terms of both equity between men’s and women’s athletics teams and Dear Colleagues letters), Clery and VAWA cases.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, appropriately prioritize competing projects, and meet established deadlines.
• Ability to effectively work independently and as a strong contributor to Athletics’ leadership team.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel and ability to quickly learn and use new learning.
• Valid, unrestricted North Carolina driver’s license, or willingness/ability to obtain NC driver’s license within 30 days of hire.
• Bachelor's degree or the equivalent in experience and education. Master’s degree preferred.

Physical Requirements (with or without reasonable accommodation)
• Visual Abilities: Read reports, create presentations and use a computer system, 75-100% of the time
• Hearing: Hear well enough to communicate with co-workers, vendors, and students, 75-100% of the time
• Dexterity, Grasping, Feeling: Write, type and use the telephone, copier, and computer systems, 75-100% of the time.
• Mobility: Open files and operate office machines; move between departments and attend meetings across campus, 50-74%of the time.
• Talking: Frequently convey detailed or important instructions and ideas accurately, loudly, or quickly, 75-100% of the time.
• Lifting, Pulling, Pushing: Exert up to 50 pounds for force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects, 0-24% of the time

Work Conditions
• Work in office environment involving contact with faculty, staff, students, parents, service providers and vendors.
• Work has deadlines, multiple interruptions, high volume and may be stressful at times.
• This position is expected to regularly represent the university at various athletic events and conferences, many of which are in the evening and/or weekends. Overnight travel is expected.

Benefits

Queens offers comprehensive benefits to eligible employees, including: medical, dental & vision insurance, domestic partner benefits, defined contribution supplemental retirement plans, vacation and paid holidays, tuition remission & tuition exchange, Queens-paid life insurance, supplemental life insurance, dependent life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, flexible spending accounts (medical, dependent care, Health Savings Account), sick leave and long-term disability leave, FMLA leave, reduced cost meals at Morrison Dining Hall, employee assistance program (EAP), wellness programs. In addition, employees may choose benefits such as pet insurance, critical care insurance and legal assistance.

The above description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of this position, nor are they intended to be such a listing of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Rather, they are intended to describe the general nature of the position.

About Queens

Queens University of Charlotte is a private, co-educational, Presbyterian-affiliated comprehensive university located in the heart of Myers Park in Charlotte, NC, and is consistently ranked in the top tier of Southern Regional Masters Universities. The university has over 2,200 undergraduate and graduate students in programs offered by the College of Arts and Sciences, the McColl School of Business, the James L. Knight School of Communication, the Wayland H. Cato Jr. School of Education, the Andrew Blair College of Health and the Presbyterian School of Nursing. Additional information about may be found at http://www.queens.edu.

Queens values campus diversity and demonstrates this in campus initiatives; we particularly encourage members of historically under-represented groups to apply. Only candidates who best match requirements of job will be contacted. The position will be removed from the website once an offer is extended and accepted, or when a sufficient candidate pool is identified. Due to limited staff resources, phone calls cannot be accepted or returned.

Queens University of Charlotte is an equal opportunity employer and is firmly committed to supporting and celebrating all forms of diversity. Queens does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sex (including pregnancy, child birth and conditions related to pregnancy or child birth), gender orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, age, national origin, disability, political beliefs, veteran status, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law in the administration of its educational and admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletic programs, employment and hiring policies, or other university-administered programs. Any applicant for employment who needs any reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act should contact the Director of Human Resources at 704.337.2297.