Compliance Officer, Athletics

• Collaborates with the Associate AD Compliance in the development and implementation of a comprehensive rules education program for the GW community (student-athletes, coaches, staff, and University Administrators) with regards to University, Atlantic 10 Conference, and NCAA rules.
• Oversees Camps and Clinics including the review and approval of all pre and post-camp paperwork associated with GW coaches' LLCs. Monitors and approves department coaches and staff employment at noninstitutional camps and clinics.
• Monitors and approves department coaches and staff employment with local sports clubs.
• Administers the Student Assistance Fund and Student-Athlete Opportunity Fund (SAOF) along with assisting in the monitoring of the SAOF budget.
• Assists the Associate AD for Compliance with writing and filing any necessary violations, waivers, and interpretation requests.
• Assists in maintaining social media presence.
• Cross-campus liaison between GW Dining, GW Bookstore, GWorld Office, and the athletic department.
• Available as a resource for coaches, student-athletes, and department and campus administrators.
• Reviews NIL disclosures and tracks NIL deals across multiple platforms to ensure disclosures are submitted according to NCAA and GW Policies and DC Law.
• Assists in tracking incoming student-athletes during the admissions process.

• Coordinates and monitors all PSA and individuals associated with PSAs complimentary admissions.
• Monitors and approves all recruiting visits (official and unofficial).
• Assists with reviewing and monitoring phone calls, evaluations, and contacts with the ARMs online system.
• Works cooperatively with coaches, staff, and student-athletes to monitor and manage all aspects of playing and practice seasons including CARA logs.

• Provides NCAA and A10 compliance guidance and education to SAAC which will consist of programming at least twice a year.
• Responsible for creating the annual Student-Athlete Handbook and monthly compliance newsletters.
• Creates and assists in presenting annual recruiting education for coaches to meet NCAA criteria to recruit off-campus.
• Crafts annual beginning-of-year and end-of-year rules education videos for student-athletes and coaches.
• Creates and assists in presenting monthly rules education sessions for coaches and the department.
• Attends and participates in annual Conference and NCAA Regional Rules seminars.

• Oversees and administers initial athletics aid agreements.
• Assists the Associate AD with monitoring the athletics aid budget and continuing athletic award agreements and cancellations.
• Oversees and administers the textbook process for all student-athletes and graduate assistants.
• Assists in the monitoring and maintenance of squad lists for each sports team.
• Assist with monitoring outside scholarship recipients

• Maintains IRLs on the NCAA Eligibility Center web page and monitors prospective student-athletes submission of required documentation to the NCAA Eligibility Center.
• Assists the Associate AD and certifying officers with the verification of student-athlete initial and continuing eligibility.
• Assists the Associate AD with transfer requests from GW student-athletes and student-athletes transferring into GW.
• Assists with the completion of transfer tracers for GW student-athletes.

• Experience in NCAA compliance, NCAA Eligibility Center, or related areas is highly preferred.
• Effective computer skills, specifically Photoshop, Canva, and Blackboard, effective written and oral communication skills, and preferably familiarity with Teamworks and C&R (recruiting software program), Banner, and CAi are strongly valued.
• The ability to grasp concepts quickly and thoroughly due to the changing nature of the regulatory process from the NCAA, the Atlantic 10, and the federal government.
• Experience working within an Athletic Department and/or as a student-athlete or at the National or Conference Office preferred.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize workload along with possession of the analytical and problem-solving skills necessary to monitor a number of NCAA and University activities (e.g., admissions, financial aid, etc.) is desired.
• Experience with fiscal management and daily operations of an intercollegiate athletics department preferred.
• Strong organizational, management, and communications skills with attention to detail are desired.
• Ability to work with minimal direction, be a good problem solver, and display the ability to meet deadlines.
• A relevant graduate or professional degree is preferred.

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