Assistant Director of Athletic Compliance, Football

USC’s Office of Athletic Compliance is seeking a Coordinator / Assistant Director, Athletic Compliance to join its team.

The Coordinator / Assistant Director, Athletic Compliance will assist in developing, implementing, and maintaining a comprehensive, in-depth, and effective athletic compliance program by providing a professional service of monitoring, interpreting, analyzing, and evaluating athletic department activities intended to support NCAA, conference, and university rules, and to prevent, detect, and respond appropriately to violations of applicable athletic rules and regulations. This position will report directly to the Sr Director, Athletic Compliance (Football) and support football and track & field programs.

Job Accountabilities include:

• Participates in the design and substance of the university’s athletic compliance program. Collaborates with athletic compliance directors to plan and develop athletic compliance program objectives and content. Assists athletic compliance program with administrative functions covering strategic planning, policy development and implementation, program development and evaluation, compliance assessment and interpretation, quality control, research, statistical analysis, program needs assessment, and delivery of program services.

• Participates in the short and long range strategic planning for the athletic compliance program. Assists with developing, updating, and managing the dissemination, interpretation, and application of athletic compliance rules, regulations, policies, and procedures, as assigned. Fosters a culture that promotes integrity and ethical behavior within the athletic compliance program.

• Assesses and monitors recruiting activities such as official and unofficial visits by prospective student-athletes and their guests, and coaches’ recruiting activities. Determines if official visit documentation satisfies regulations. Ensures there is appropriate documentation for all recruiting activities.

• Assesses and monitors athletic camps and clinics in which athletic department staff participate, including reviewing employment, attendance, and other camp-related activities. Ensures there is appropriate documentation for all camp and clinic-related issues as necessary.

• Assists in planning and conducting quality assurance reviews. Assesses athletic compliance program operations by monitoring the athletic department activities.

• Researches and identifies trends and needs and assists with establishing program direction.

• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

The University reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.

Minimum Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree

• 2 years of experience

Minimum Field of Expertise:

• Directly related professional experience dealing with an athletic compliance program and rules/regulatory issues.

• Working knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.

• Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills to deal effectively and tactfully with people at all levels.

• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.

• Demonstrated strong planning and critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Education:

• JD

• Master's Degree

Preferred Experience:

• 3 years

The annual base salary range for this position is $74,929.08 - $86,000.00. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

The University of Southern California is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree Minimum Experience: 2 years Minimum Skills: Directly related professional experience dealing with an athletic compliance program and rules/regulatory issues. Working knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations. Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills to deal effectively and tactfully with people at all levels. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. Demonstrated strong planning and critical thinking and problem-solving skills.