Associate Athletic Director for Compliance and Sports Service

Locations:

Oregon State has a statewide presence with campuses in Corvallis and Bend, the OSU Portland Center and the Hatfield Marine Science Center on the Pacific Coast in Newport.

Oregon State’s beautiful, historic and state-of-the-art main campus is located in one of America’s best college towns. Corvallis is located close to the Pacific Ocean, the Cascade mountains and Oregon wine country. Nestled in the heart of the Willamette Valley, this beautiful city offers miles of mountain biking and hiking trails, a river perfect for boating or kayaking and an eclectic downtown featuring local cuisine, popular events and performances.

Total Rewards Package:

Oregon State University offers a comprehensive benefits package with benefits eligible positions that is designed to meet the needs of employees and their families including:
• Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life. OSU pays 95% of premiums for you and your eligible dependents.
• Free confidential mental health and emotional support services, and counseling resources.
• Retirement savings paid by the university.
• A generous paid leave package, including holidays, vacation and sick leave.
• Tuition reduction benefits for you or your qualifying dependents at OSU or the additional six Oregon Public Universities.
• Robust Work Life programs including Dual Career assistance resources, flexible work arrangements, a Family Resource Center, Affinity Groups and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Optional lifestyle benefits such as pet, accident, and critical illness insurance, giving you peace of mind and the support you need to thrive in all aspects of your life.

Future and current OSU employees can use the Benefits Calculator to learn more about the full value of the benefits provided at OSU.

Key Responsibilities

30% STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP

Serves as the Senior Compliance Administrator and provides vision and leadership for the Oregon State University NCAA Compliance Unit – this includes the establishment and maintenance of systems and mechanisms, policies and protocols for rules monitoring, staff education, and the reporting of violations should they occur. Provides a timely and accurate system of completing mandated forms, reports, assessments, and audits as required by various agencies. Evaluates the University’s efforts to maintain institutional control of the athletic program, and makes appropriate recommendations to the Athletics Director, Faculty Athletics Representative and Executive Deputy Athletic Director/Chief Operating Officer in regard to NCAA Governance matters, as well as NCAA, Pac-12 and Institutional Regulatory Affairs, Policies and Legislation.

25% SUPERVISION

Provides leadership, supervision, training, direction and fosters an inclusive and equitable work environment for assigned staff. Plans, assigns and reviews work. Establishes goals for each position and assesses performance through completion of evaluations. Hires, trains, promote employees. Disciplines or effectively recommends discipline up to and including dismissal. Addresses grievances, developing a framework for corrective actions as necessary.

20% RULES EDUCATION, MONITORING AND ENFORCEMENT OF NCAA RULES

Individual will oversee the development of the NCAA rules education program for coaches, student-athletes and staff internal and external to Athletics. Individual will also oversee the development of NCAA compliance monitoring systems including (but not limited to): recruiting, camps and clinics, amateurism, eligibility, awards & extra benefits, personnel limitations, playing and practice seasons, and other NCAA related areas.

Individual will file waivers of NCAA legislation where appropriate. Individual is also responsible for coordinating investigations of possible NCAA infractions and file reports as needed. Individual will also monitor the Title IX participation count for the athletic department.

10% ELIGIBILITY AND ADMISSIONS

Assists the appropriate campus Registrar officer with initial and continuing eligibility for approximately 500 student-athletes, which includes the collection and reporting of the APR and GSR data reporting systems so information is generated in a timely manner. Coordinates with the appropriate Admissions officer regarding the admission process for all student-athletes. Provides clear communication and guidance for Academic Services Staff, campus faculty and advisors, and coaches about eligibility and admissions updates and issues.

10% FINANCIAL AID ADMINISTRATION

Coordinates work with the Financial Aid liaison at the university. Provides clear communication and information to appropriate personnel in a timely fashion. Establishes and maintains clear departmental protocols for renewal and non-renewal of all financial aid each academic year. Manages the NCAA National Letter of Intent Program.

5% BUDGET AND FISCAL MANAGEMENT

Manages unit/departmental budget. Creates policy and protocol for the use of funds associated with student-athlete benefits. Follows appropriate state and university regulations for appropriations of any monies.

What You Will Need

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 7 years working in a Division I Athletic Compliance Office
• Experience administering rules education on matters related to NCAA Division I Rules
• Experience working with the NCAA Eligibility Center on eligibility matters
• Experience investigating and reporting violations of NCAA legislation
• Excellent communication skills and demonstrated ability to communicate in a manner that shows respect and inclusivity for student athletes, student workers, staff, coaches and colleagues.

This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per University Standard: 05-010 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months

What We Would Like You to Have

• Experience working in a Division 1 FBS athletic compliance office
• Membership and experience working with the National Association for Athletic Compliance (NAAC) is preferred.

Working Conditions / Work Schedule

This position is mostly sedentary but may be required to stand at games and events.

Some non-standard hours (i.e. weekends, evening events) will be required

Pay Method

Salary

Pay Period

1st through the last day of the month

Pay Date

Last working day of the month

Recommended Full-Time Salary Range

Salary is commensurate with skills, education, training and experience

Link to Position Description

https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/position...

Posting Detail Information

| Posting Number | P09498UF | | Number of Vacancies | 1 | | Anticipated Appointment Begin Date | 11/03/2025 | | Anticipated Appointment End Date | 11/03/2025 | | Posting Date | 10/06/2025 | | Full Consideration Date | 10/20/2025 | | Closing Date | 10/24/2025 | | Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search | Competitive / External - open to ALL qualified applicants | | Special Instructions to Applicants |
To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by October 20, 2025. Applications will continue to be accepted after the full consideration date, until a sufficient applicant pool has been achieved or the position is filled. The closing date is subject to change without notice to applicants.

When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:

1) A resume/CV; and

2) A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position.

You will also be required to submit the names of at least three professional references, their e-mail addresses and telephone numbers as part of the application process.

You will also be required to answer two supplemental questions in the application process regarding your IAWP status. An Individual Associate with a Prospect (IAWP) is any person who maintains (or directs others to maintain) contact with a Prospective Student-Athlete (PSA), the PSA’s relatives or legal guardians, or coaches at any point during the PSA’s participation in Football or Basketball, and whose contact is directly or indirectly related to either the PSA’s athletic skills and abilities or the PSA’s recruitment by or enrollment in an NCAA institution. This definition includes, but is not limited to, parents, legal guardians, handlers, personal trainers, mentors and coaches. Coaches or employees at collegiate institutions may also be considered IAWPs for PSAs that they recruit. Answers to the questions must be truthful. False or misleading answers could result in termination or disqualification from eligibility for any employment at Oregon State University.

For additional information please contact: Brent Blaylock at brent.blaylock@oregonstate.edu

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.

OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.

OSU is a fair chance employer committed to inclusive hiring. We encourage applications from candidates who bring a wide range of lived experience including involvement with the justice system. This job has “critical or security-sensitive” responsibilities. If you are selected as a finalist, your initial job offer will be contingent upon the results of a job-related pre-employment check (such as a background check, motor vehicle history check, sexual misconduct reference check, etc.). Background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate. Take a look at our Background Checks website including the for candidates section for more details. If you have questions or concerns about the pre-employment check, please contact OSU’s Employee and Labor Relations team at employee.relations@oregonstat.... |

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Oregon State University Athletics is committed to promoting diversity and equity in all that we do. In your experience, how have you showed a demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion? Give specific examples of how you have been involved with personnel, programs or other initiatives that show a demonstrated commitment to these principles.

(Open Ended Question)

1. * Please explain if you are an IAWP for any high school PSA, two-year junior college PSA, four year college transfer PSA, or any other OSU recruit in the sports of Football or Men’s or Women’s Basketball. If yes, please explain. If no, put N/A.

(Open Ended Question)

1. * Please explain if you are an IAWP for any current OSU student-athlete in their first two years of enrollment at OSU in the sports of Football or Men’s or Women’s Basketball? If yes, please explain. If no, put N/A.

(Open Ended Question)

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents 1. VETERANS ONLY: Must provide proof of Veteran Status (DO NOT upload any unrelated documentation - information uploaded to this field will be removed once reviewed)

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