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Athletics Compliance Officer

University of Utah

Salt Lake City, UT

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Athletics, Brand Strategy, Coaching, Communication Skills, Disability Accommodations, Documentation, Employee Benefits, Interpersonal Skills, Investigative Reports, Legal, Maintain Compliance, NCAA Regulations, Organizational Skills, People Management, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Regulatory Compliance, Sports, Spreadsheets, Team Lead/Manager, Training/Teaching, Word Processing, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Salt Lake City, UT
POSTED
1 day ago
Announcement

Details

Open Date
07/10/2026

Requisition Number
PRN45632B

Job Title
Athletics Compliance Officer

Working Title
Athletics Compliance Officer

Career Progression Track
D

Track Level

FLSA Code
Administrative

Patient Sensitive Job Code?
No

Standard Hours per Week
40

Full Time or Part Time?
Full Time

Shift
Day

Work Schedule Summary

VP Area
President

Department
00327 - Athletics Department

Location
Campus

City
Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment
External Posting

Pay Rate Range
DOE

Close Date
10/10/2026

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)

Job Summary

The University of Utah, a member of the Big 12 Conference, is seeking applications for a Director of Athletics Compliance to maintain the day-to-day oversight of the University's Division I NCAA compliance program.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities will include but are not limited to, the following:

  • Serve as the primary compliance liaison for assigned sport programs.
  • Assist with the investigation, documentation, and reporting of NCAA rules violations.
  • Prepare and submit NCAA and Big 12 Conference waivers.
  • Develop, implement, and deliver a comprehensive rules education program for internal and external constituents.
  • Research, analyze, and communicate NCAA rules interpretations to coaches, staff, and other stakeholders.
  • Develop, coordinate, and oversee sport-specific and department-wide compliance audits.
  • Manage team rosters and student-athlete eligibility records in Compliance + Recruiting, CA 2.0, and CAPS, ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of roster declarations.
  • Assist the Executive Senior Associate Athletics Director for Governance and Brand Strategy with monitoring of NIL Go activities, including reviewing submissions, tracking compliance, and supporting institutional NIL oversight efforts.
  • Educate student-athletes, coaches, staff, and other constituents on NCAA sports wagering rules and regulations.


Perform other duties and special projects as assigned by the Associate Athletics Director for Compliance.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree. Three (3) years combined athletics compliance experience at a Non-Autonomy Five institution, conference, or at the NCAA National Office, or two (2) years of experience at an Autonomy Five institution or conference. Advanced legal degree can substitute for one year of experience. Progressive experience in an NCAA Division I compliance role; demonstrated comprehensive knowledge of NCAA rules, regulations, processes, interpretations, appeals and governance structure; demonstrated commitment to institutional control. Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills; excellent written and oral communication skills. Additionally, the candidate should demonstrate proficiency in commonly-used technological processes such as word processing, spreadsheets, databases, NCAA LSDBi, and NCAA CA.

Master's degree in a related field preferred.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Preferences

Juris Doctor or Master's degree. Successful completion of the NAAC Education Certification program; experience in compliance and student-athlete educational programming at either a Autonomy Five institution, or Autonomy Five conference office; supervisory experience; proven experience in working with high-profile intercollegiate sports programs.

A resume, cover letter, and three references are required and should be addressed to Delaney Reilly, Associate Athletics Director for Compliance.

Type
Benefited Staff

Special Instructions Summary

Additional Information

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems ("URS"). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS' post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.

Veterans' preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at the: University of Utah Non-Discrimination page.

Online reports may be submitted at

This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.

As per University of Utah policy 5-108: Transfer of Benefits Eligible Staff Members, a new hire to the University of Utah who is still serving a 12 month probationary period will not be hired into another University of Utah job (a transfer) until the successful completion of the probationary period.

About the Company

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University of Utah

The state’s oldest and largest institution of higher education, the University of Utah is the flagship university of the state. The University offers more than 100 undergraduate and 90 graduate degree programs to more than 31,000 students (23,500 undergraduate and 7,500 graduate). The University is noted for its high research profile, its diversity of ideas and people, its stunningly beautiful setting and the warmth, friendliness, and collegiality of its faculty staff, and students. Imagine yourself working in a collaborative, creative, respectful environment where everyone’s contribution is needed and appreciated – University of Utah!

COMPANY SIZE
1,500 to 1,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Education
FOUNDED
1850
WEBSITE
http://www.utah.edu/

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