Assistant Athletic Director for Academic Services and Compliance

NORTHWEST NAZARENE UNIVERSITY

Department of Intercollegiate Athletics 

Assistant Athletic Director for Academic Services and Compliance

Department of Intercollegiate Athletics
Northwest Nazarene University (NNU) athletic programs compete at the NCAA Division II level. NNU is a member of the Great Northwest Athletic Conference (GNAC) which is comprised of the following ten members: University of Alaska-Anchorage, University of Alaska-Fairbanks, Central Washington University, Montana State University-Billings, Northwest Nazarene University, Saint Martin's University, Seattle Pacific University, Simon Fraser University, Western Oregon University, and Western Washington University. NNU offers the following nine sports for women: basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, softball, track & field (indoor and outdoor), STUNT, and volleyball.  NNU offers the following eight sports for men: baseball, basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, lacrosse, and track & field (indoor and outdoor).

Description of Position
Will serve as the primary liaison for student-athlete academic support and success. Assist with the monitoring of NCAA student-athlete academic eligibility, track Progress Toward Degree and monitor academic compliance. Utilize NCAA Compliance Assistant and compliance software for documentation. Assist with reporting of academic information required by the NCAA and GNAC. Provide education and interpretation of NCAA rules, policies and regulations for students, coaches, and athletic staff. Assist with other duties as assigned during high volume seasons. This is a full-time, exempt position that reports to the Associate Athletic Director for Compliance.

Essential Functions

• Academic advising/coaching 
• Academic support programs coordinator 
• Tutoring coordinator 
• Disability support 
• Registrars contact 
• Faculty Athletic Rep contact
• Study hall coordinator
• Travel exam coordinator
• Progress toward degree monitor
• NCAA Compliance Assistant data entry and monitoring
• Assist with annual academic reports 
• Collaborate and work with the Athletics Administrative Team in all things related to NNU Athletics 

Minimum Qualifications 

• Bachelor's Degree  
• Related experience
• High motivation and commitment to the University, including the ability to self-start, be calm under pressure, meet deadlines, work without direct supervision, be able to multi-task, problem-solve, and relate to a variety of personalities under diverse circumstances
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Proficiency in utilizing workplace technology 
• The University requires that all candidates be Christians (preferably in the Wesleyan tradition) and must be comfortable with and in agreement with the mission and lifestyle values of NNU. Candidates are asked to respond to the information items listed on the NNU Christian Mission requirements 

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree
• Experience in an NCAA Division I, II, III or NAIA institutional setting
• Collegiate level athletic administrative experience
• Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations

Compensation

Salary will be determined by the educational background and experience of each applicant and will be discussed with individual candidates as they are invited to interview for this position. Full-time personnel will be offered access to a benefits package, including health, dental and vision insurance for employee and family, life and disability insurance, flexible spending plan, health savings account, tuition benefits, opportunities for professional development and a retirement program.

Application Process

To be considered for this position, a complete application packet must be received. Complete application packet will include the following:

• Letter of interest
• NNU application
• Resume
• Responses to the NNU Christian Mission
• Letter of reference from current pastor
• Two reference letters from professional associates
• Transcripts (unofficial acceptable for the hiring process, official required upon hire)

Please do not contact athletic department staff directly; they will not respond to email inquiries or voice messages.

Northwest Nazarene University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. As an educational institution operating under the auspices of the Church of the Nazarene, Northwest Nazarene University is permitted and reserves the right to prefer employees on the basis of religion (Title VII, sections 702-703, United States Civil Rights act of 1964, as amended.)