Administrative Management, Athletics, Budgeting, Business Administration, Business Law, Coaching, Communication Skills, Customer Relations, Driver's License, Establish Priorities, Interpersonal Skills, Leadership, Legal, Maintain Compliance, Microsoft Access Database, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, NCAA Regulations, Organizational Skills, People Management, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Project/Program Management, Regulations, Sports Management, Time Management, Willing to Travel, Writing Skills
Posting Details
Posting Details
Business Title Senior Associate Athletic Director, Compliance Posting Category Athletics Salary Grade 08 Salary Plan Professional Non Bargaining Hiring Range /Pay Rate Department Athletics Administration Department Description Position Location Main Campus FTE 1.00 Job Summary
Responsible for strategic leadership and daily management of the Cleveland State University (CSU) Athletics compliance program. Creates a culture of compliance and installs institutional controls with all coaches, staff, student-athletes, university personnel, and external stakeholders. Strategically administers compliance monitoring and education and maintains current knowledge and understanding of all National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), Conference, and CSUs rules and regulations. Oversees and delivers all student-athlete and coach education surrounding compliance and NCAA bylaws. Supervises select varsity sport programs and plays a key role on the departments senior leadership team, offering strategic guidance on compliance commitment and operational excellence. Performs other functionally related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelors degree preferably in business administration, sport management, athletics administration, pre-law, or related field.
- Five (5) years of experience in NCAA compliance administration, of which two (2) of the five (5) years have been supervising or leading staff.
- Valid drivers license and ability to establish and maintain driver eligibility under CSU Driving and Motor Vehicle Policy.
Preferred Qualifications
- Masters degree in business administration, law, sport management, athletics administration, or related field.
- Experience leading NCAA compliance operations within an NCAA Division I or II athletics department.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
- Knowledge of NCAA compliance.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills, organizational skills, and decision-making abilities.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and have a Customer Focus attitude and delivery.
- Ability to perform all duties and responsibilities in compliance with all NCAA, and CSU rules and regulations.
- Ability to deliver a positive student-athlete experience.
- Ability to effectively engage with team members when issues arise to ensure appropriate communication and develop effective resolution plans.
- Ability to foster and maintain relationships in the department, within CSU, the community, and other NCAA institutions.
- Ability to be flexible regarding daily work schedule, including the ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- Ability to prioritize program needs based on department policies such as budgeting and facility scheduling.
- Ability to manage projects, meet deadlines and tackle emergencies and difficult situations.
- Ability to travel.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, Teams, and PowerPoint.
Requisition Number PT0703849S Date grant, position, or appointment expires (For Funds Available, Temporary, and Waiver of Posting Special Instructions to Applicants Applicant Instructions
Applications will be exclusively accepted online at http://www.csuohio.edu/offices/hrd/employment.html. Mailed or emailed application materials will not be accepted.
Hours per week Work Schedule Advertising Copy Full Time/Part Time Full Time Posted Date 05/18/2026 Close Date/Application Deadline Open Until Filled Yes Review Begins Tentative Start Date
Supplemental Questions
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(Open Ended Question)
- Do you require any type of accommodation, should you be invited to campus for further screening? Please contact CSU at (216) 687-3636 if you need accommodation.
Yes
No
- Are you able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation?
Yes
No
Application Documents
Required Documents
Optional Documents
- Cover Letter/Letter of Application
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Cleveland State University