Athletics Compliance and Event Coordinator

Athletics Compliance and Event Coordinator

Salary

$50,000.00 - $53,000.00 Annually

Location

Springfield, MA

Job Type

Full-time 12 months 35 hours

Job Number

00452

Department

Athletics

Opening Date

10/29/2026

• Description
• Benefits

Description

Working under the guidance of the Associate AD for Compliance and Internal Operations, the Athletics Compliance and Event Coordinator actively supports initial and continuing student-athlete eligibility, helps design and deliver ongoing compliance education for coaches and staff, and assists with the day-to-day management of the equipment room. Additionally, operating under the direction of the Associate AD for Event Management, the Athletics Compliance and Event Coordinator serves as a Contest Management Supervisor, overseeing game-day hosting duties, acts as the technology liaison to campus IT for building access purposes, and manages all facets of student employment within the Athletics department.

Responsibilities

Compliance, Eligibility & Roster Management

• Collaborate directly with the Associate AD for Compliance and Internal Operations to track and monitor initial, continuing, and transfer student-athlete eligibility, including routine academic grade tracking and official certification.
• Manage roster updates, the NCAA Transfer Portal, and transfer evaluation processes.
• Assist in preparing NCAA forms, waivers, proposed bylaws, and interpretations.
• Deliver ongoing rules compliance education for student-athletes, coaches, and staff.

Event Operations, Access Control & Student Employment

• Work under the guidance of the Associate AD for Event Management as an Event Management Supervisor, overseeing game-day setup, hosting protocols, visiting team logistics, and contest supervision for regular season, postseason, and championship events.
• Serve as the primary IT liaison for building access control, managing electronic security and keycard access for student-athletes and staff.
• Direct all facets of athletic student employment, including recruiting, hiring, scheduling, and training.

Reporting, Governance & Award Nominations

• Assist the Associate AD for Compliance and Internal Operations in gathering data, compiling, and submitting required college, conference, federal, and NCAA reports.
• Help maintain, review, and update departmental policy and procedure manuals.
• Partner with the Assistant AD for Sports Communication to identify, prepare, and submit nominations for student-athlete academic and athletic performance-based awards.

Equipment Room Operations, Special Events & Student-Athlete Experience

• Support the daily operations of the athletics equipment room, including inventory management, equipment issuance, and fitting safety standards.
• Provide operational and logistical support for major non-contest athletic department events, such as awards banquets.
• Assist departmental staff with Student-Athlete Leadership Team initiatives.

Qualifications

A Bachelors Degree in Physical Education, Athletic Administration, Sport Management or related field is Required.

Masters Degree is Preferred

1 to 3 years of similar work-related experience is Required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Ability to adapt quickly to changing environments and exercise sound, independent problem-solving skills.

At Springfield College we offer competitive and generous benefit options for employees and their families.

• Tuition benefits for employees and dependents
• Tuition exchange program for dependents
• Generous paid time off benefits
• Paid Sick Leave Benefits
• 403(b) retirement plan (TIAA) with a generous college match
• Medical, Dental and Vision plan(s)
• Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (health care expenses and dependent care)
• Life and accident insurance plans
• Long-term disability
• Optional voluntary benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellness benefits and programs
• Free use of our state-of-the-art Wellness Center

Part-time employees earn pro-rated holiday, vacation and sick leave.

To learn more about our Benefit Package, visit our Human Resources page.

Employer Springfield College

Address 263 Alden Street

Springfield, Massachusetts, 01109

Phone 413-748-5678

Website http://www.springfield.edu