Senior Associate Athletic Director, Governance & Compliance
EXPIRED

University of Delaware

Newark, DE

Posted Date: Jun 11, 2024

Expired Date: Jul 27, 2024

QUALIFICATION

  • Salary Expectation
    Unknown
  • Years of Experience
    7+ Years
  • Work Type
    Full-time

ABOUT PROGRAM

About the Job
Job Description

Pay Grade: 33E

Context of the Job:
The Senior Associate Athletic Director (AD) for Governance and Compliance at the University of Delaware is a valued member within the University and Department of Intercollegiate Athletics and Campus and Community Recreation (DACCR), upholding and embracing the departmental mission of “Achieving Excellence Together.” Under the direction of the Deputy AD for Sport Administration and Student Success, the Senior Associate Athletic Director (Sr Associate AD) is responsible for leading, planning and organizing all phases of a Division I NCAA governance & compliance program for 21 varsity sports and more than 600 student-athletes, athletics department and University administration & staff, representatives of athletics interests, and other outside constituencies. The Sr Associate AD will serve as the UD liaison to the NCAA and Conference Office on legislative and governance matters, and will ensure that UD voice is heard in discussions of conference and national office change. The Sr Associate AD will work collaboratively with the Vice President & General Counsel Office to limit risk exposure to the University, personnel, and public image by ensuring that all activities comply with relevant legal standards and requirements. The Sr Associate AD is responsible for education, monitoring and enforcement of University, Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) and NCAA bylaws and regulations, and interacts with various campus constituencies and the University community (e.g., Board of Trustees, Senior University Officials, representatives of athletics interests) in implementing an effective compliance program.

The Sr Associate AD must lead with a solution-oriented spirit, while upholding the values, legislative standards, and rules and guidelines required based on the university’s various memberships.

Major Responsibilities:

Team Leadership

  • Manages the Compliance team. This includes providing leadership, setting and evaluating team and individual goals, developing and sustaining appropriate training, and monitoring the primary focus area of team members.
  • Summarizes and reports on all team responsibilities and activities.
  • Drives a culture of analytics to pursue continuous improvement in all responsible areas.
  • Develops and manages the team budget.
  • Proactively builds and maintains positive and collaborative working relationships with colleagues across campus to enhance the Athletic Department brand and the University of Delaware mission.
  • Partners with the development team to assist in the department’s fundraising efforts through attending events, participating in gift conversations, and building relationships with our constituents.

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