Intercollegiate Athletics Director of Compliance - University of California, Irvine

Founded in 1965, UC Irvine is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nation’s top 10 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. The campus has produced five Nobel laureates and is known for its academic achievement, premier research, innovation and anteater mascot. Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UC Irvine has more than 36,000 students and offers 224 degree programs. It’s located in one of the world’s safest and most economically vibrant communities and is Orange County’s second-largest employer, contributing $7 billion annually to the local economy and $8 billion statewide.

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The mission of Intercollegiate Athletics at the University of California, Irvine is to facilitate and enrich the education and personal growth of its students through their participation in competitive NCAA Division I athletics. Intercollegiate Athletics is committed to the welfare of student-athletes and staff, and advocates an environment that promotes excellence in athletic and academic performance, sportsmanship, diversity, and gender equity. Intercollegiate Athletics also supports the University of California's mission of public service and serves to generate a unifying spirit among students, faculty, staff, and alumni that transcends communities, cultures, and generations.(https://ucirvinesports.com/)

The Director of Compliance reports to the Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance and is a member of the Athletics Compliance Office. This position is responsible for educating, monitoring and enforcing compliance of the bylaws of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), all athletic conference affiliations and the institution.This responsibility includes but is not limited to: assisting in the creation and management of initiatives that promote institutional and departmental culture of integrity and compliance as it relates to intercollegiate athletics, analyzing and addressing any changes in NCAA bylaws and rules, working with and educating Compliance interns, and other athletic compliance responsibilities as required.
The Director of Compliance will work with different areas of the athletic department including coaches, student-athletes, senior administration, and other staff.The Director of Compliance will act as a liaison with entities outside of the Compliance Department, including but not limited to, financial aid, housing, and the international office.The Director of Compliance should have effective oral and written communication skills to build interpersonal relations with persons of various backgrounds and organizational levels within and outside of the institution.The Director of Compliance should be well versed in creating presentations and working with Excel spreadsheets.The Director of Compliance should have an understanding of NCAA financial aid legislation (Bylaw 15), along with knowledge of working with student-athletes and their budgets.The Director of Compliance should have effective use of Compliance tools (LSDBi, CAi, ARMS, Eligibility Center).

Total Compensation

In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.

The expected pay range for this recruitment is $33.29- $33.62 (Hourly).


Required:

• Intermediate knowledge of the ethics and compliance function.
• Ability to gather, organize, and complete analysis for intermediate audit assignments.
• Ability to present information in a clear and concise manner both in writing and verbally.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills. Skills in seeking more information and asking questions when assignments are unclear.
• Sound interpersonal skills and ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with tact and diplomacy.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience Division 1 Athletics Administration

Special Conditions:

Conditions of Employment:

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:

• Background Check and Live Scan
• Legal Right to work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

• California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
• E-Verify
• Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page - https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php

Closing Statement:

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.

For the University of California’s Affirmative Action Policy please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20.

For the University of California’s Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination.

We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.
UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact Human Resources at (949) 824-0500 or eec@uci.edu.