Job Offer: Athletics Compliance Specialist

Athletics Compliance Specialist

Who we are

Why Rensselaer?Our dynamic global community of changemakers includes some of the world's leading researchers, students, alumni, and faculty who ask the important questions and devise the scientific and technological innovations that make the world a better place for all of humanity. Nestled on a beautiful 275-acre campus in upstate NY, Rensselaer is home to five schools, 32 research centers, three makerspaces, an observatory, and one of the world's fastest supercomputers.
Athletics play a key function in the student practice at Rensselaer. Over 80% of our students take part in intramurals, club sports, or intercollegiate programs. Since 1883, Rensselaer has built a legacy of achievement in athletics, led by student-athletes who excel both on and off the field. ?The Engineers? represent Rensselaer in 23 intercollegiate sports, which include a Division I women's ice hockey team, Division 1 men's ice hockey team, and 21 Division III teams. Our athletes compete in leagues that include many of the nation's top universities. Students can choose from 12 men's sports or 11 women's sports. Our athletics staff guide students in a positive culture as professional educators, mentors, volunteers, and teammates.


Job Summary
The Athletics Compliance Specialist reports to the Vice President for Student Life and is responsible for ensuring the athletic programs at Rensselaer are in compliance with NCAA, ECAC Hockey, Liberty League, university, and federal rules, regulations and practices. The compliance specialist strives to prevent violations of applicable athletic rules and regulations through continuous education.


Minimum Qualifications

»Bachelor's Degree

» 5 years direct practice working with athletics compliance

» practice investigating violations of NCAA, ECAC Hockey, and/or Liberty League rules and regulations
significant combinations of education, training and practice may be considered.


Minimum expertise, expertise, and Abilities

» expertise of NCAA, ECAC Hockey and Liberty League rules

»Demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion

»Requires demonstrated oral and written communication expertise

»Demonstrated planning, organizing and effective time management expertise

»Excellent interpersonal and communication expertise.

» capability to work effectively under pressure and meet established goals and objectives

» capability to anticipate and solve problems

» availability to work occasional evenings and weekends


Shift
Business Hours with weekends or evenings required from time to time.


Application instructions


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Job Posted Date
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.


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