The Senior Associate Athletics Director, Compliance will contribute to maintaining strong institutional control in all aspects of NCAA, Pac-12 Conference, and University of Arizona Athletics rules compliance. This position will also oversee the day-to-day operations and personnel of the Compliance unit.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Contribute to maintaining strong institutional control in all aspects of NCAA, Pac-12 Conference, and University of Arizona Athletics rules compliance.
Responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the Compliance unit, including overseeing all Compliance Office staff and directing their responsibilities across all NCAA, Pac-12, and University of Arizona bylaws, guidelines, and requirements.
Oversee the development and execution of a comprehensive rules education and monitoring program that ensures adherence to NCAA, Pac-12, and University of Arizona expectations.
Certify the eligibility of all student-athletes through collaboration with various partners, including the NCAA, the University of Arizona registrar, and C.A.T.S Academics.
Lead the research, writing, and submission process for waiver requests.
Direct involvement with all rules enforcement issues, including oversight for conducting inquiries and investigations into possible rules violations.
Represent the Compliance Office as the primary liaison to student-athlete service departments (e.g., C.A.T.S.) and at student-athlete-oriented meetings (e.g., individual program performance team meetings, CESAW, and Health and Wellness).
Provide interpretations on NCAA, Pac-12, and institutional rules to coaches and staff, maintain up-to-date knowledge of NCAA bylaws and their interpretations, and keep current on NCAA, Pac-12, and University of Arizona policies regarding athletic rules.
Assist with the professional development of Compliance Office personnel.
Coordinate annual institutional reporting requirements as determined by the NCAA and the University of Arizona.
Partner with Medical Services to execute the NCAA and institutional drug testing program.Additional duties as assigned by the Vice President for Athletics.
Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

Ability to problem solve and make decisions.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with individuals at all organizational levels.
Dedication and motivation to initiate, lead and support value-added projects.
Self-motivated, results-oriented, and has a positive demeanor.
Demonstrated organizational skills, including planning, establishing priorities and successfully managing multiple high-priority projects.
Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain positive interpersonal relations.
Advanced proficiency working with compliance-related software platforms.
Ability and desire to accurately perform detail-oriented tasks and work with basic office software and database programs.
Competent with computer software, such as Microsoft Office, Internet, and e-mail.