Director of Compliance

Organization

Responsible for supporting the university's intercollegiate athletics program by ensuring compliance with NCAA, conference, and institutional regulations. Monitors a wide range of compliance areas related to student-athletes, including eligibility, financial aid, recruiting, awards, and other relevant areas.

• Provides input on NCAA legislative proposals and contributes to the institutional response process
• Assists with major NCAA and conference investigations and prepares formal reports and related documentation
• Manages initial and continuing eligibility certification for all student-athletes, including review of academic records, background checks, and eligibility evaluation
• Administers National Letters of Intent (NLI) and athletics-related financial aid agreements in compliance with NCAA and institutional policies
• Ensures accurate and timely submission of Academic Progress Program (APP), Academic Progress Rate (APR), and Graduation Success Rate (GSR) data.
• Drafts and submits waiver and interpretation requests with well-supported arguments based on NCAA precedent and policy
• Administers Student-Athlete Opportunity Fund (SAOF) and manages textbook lists and related aid
• Monitors recruiting activities across all sports, including contacts, evaluations, visits, recruiting travel, and associated expenses
• Conducts regular spot checks of recruiting, practice, competition, and team travel to ensure compliance with NCAA rules
• Leads the department's comprehensive rules education program for coaches, staff , student-athletes, university personnel, boosters, and prospective student-athletes
• Performs various duties as needed to successfully fulfill the function of the position.

Job Location

Required Education and Experience : Bachelor's degree, AND :

3 years of experience in athletics compliance, payroll administration, contract management or related field

Skills :

Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Ability to respect confidentiality and practice discretion

Excellent communication (oral and written) skills

Must be able to read and interpret policy

Ability to effectively engage and present to a wide variety of constituents, both internally and externally

Strong organizational and interpersonal skills with exceptional listening skills and high emotional intelligence

Strong initiative to solve problems in a timely manner

Ability and willingness to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends

Certifications :

None

Advertised Physical Requirements :

Physical : Sit for prolonged periods, Communicate effectively, Ability to engage in repetitive motion.

Environmental : Standard office environment.

Departmental Preferences :

Juris Doctorate

Supervision :

None

Special Instructions : If you are selected as a final candidate for this position, you will be subject to The University of Oklahoma Norman Campus Tuberculosis Testing policy. To view the policy, visit https : / / hr.ou.edu / Policies-Handbooks / TB-Testing .

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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement : The University, in compliance with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, gender identity / expression (consistent with applicable law), age (40 or older), religion, disability, political beliefs, or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices, or procedures. This includes but is not limited to admissions, employment, housing, financial aid, and educational services.

Organization : Compliance-Athletics

Job Location : Oklahoma-Norman-Norman Campus

Schedule : Full-time

Job Posting : Jul 24, 2025