Assistant Athletics Director, Compliance and Academics

Job Description Summary

The Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance and Academic Success serves as the department's lead administrator for NCAA compliance, student-athlete academic success, eligibility certification, and admissions coordination. This position is responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring systems that support institutional control and ensure compliance with NCAA, conference, and University rules and regulations.
The Assistant Athletic Director provides leadership for academic services and student-athlete support initiatives that promote retention, persistence, graduation, and overall student success. The position serves as a key liaison among Athletics, Admissions, Academic Services, the Registrar's Office, faculty, and campus partners while fostering a culture of integrity, accountability, and student-athlete well-being.
This position may also provide sport administration oversight as assigned, including compliance support related to the institution's NCAA ice hockey program.

Essential Duties

NCAA Compliance and Governance

• Serve as the department's primary compliance administrator and oversee all aspects of NCAA, conference, and institutional compliance.

• Develop, implement, maintain, and continuously enhance compliance monitoring systems and procedures to support institutional control.

• Interpret NCAA, conference, and institutional legislation and provide timely guidance to coaches, staff, student-athletes, boosters, and campus constituents.

• Oversee monitoring activities related to recruiting, eligibility, amateurism, financial aid, awards and benefits, playing and practice seasons, camps and clinics, and personnel issues.

• Coordinate student-athlete eligibility certification and continuing eligibility processes.

• Investigate potential NCAA, conference, and institutional violations and prepare reports and corrective action plans as necessary.

• Develop and deliver comprehensive rules education programming for coaches, staff, student-athletes, and campus stakeholders.

• Maintain accurate compliance records and ensure timely submission of all NCAA and conference reports.

• Coordinate institutional reviews, audits, NCAA self-studies, conference reporting requirements, and compliance assessments.

• Collaborate with athletics leadership to identify compliance risks and implement proactive strategies to mitigate those risks.

• Serve as the compliance liaison for the institution's NCAA ice hockey program, monitoring recruiting, eligibility, financial aid, and sport-specific legislative requirements.

Academics Success and Student-Athlete Development

• Provide strategic leadership for student-athlete academic support services and success initiatives.

• Monitor academic progress, retention, eligibility, and graduation outcomes for all student-athletes.

• Coordinate programs designed to support academic achievement, including study hall, tutoring, academic mentoring, and progress reporting.

• Serve as a liaison with Academic Services, faculty, department chairs, the Registrar's Office, and other campus partners.

• Assist student-athletes with academic planning, course registration, degree progress, and NCAA academic eligibility requirements.

• Monitor degree completion and progress-toward-degree requirements utilizing institutional systems and reporting tools.

• Identify academically at-risk student-athletes and develop intervention strategies in collaboration with campus partners.

• Support initiatives that promote student-athlete engagement, leadership development, career readiness, and overall well-being.

• Work closely with the Faculty Athletics Representative on academic matters and NCAA eligibility certification.

Admissions and Enrollment Coordination

• Serve as the primary athletics liaison to Undergraduate Admissions regarding prospective student-athletes.

• Coordinate admissions reviews, academic pre-read processes, and communication regarding priority recruits.

• Partner with coaching staffs to facilitate admissions and enrollment processes for prospective student-athletes.

• Maintain comprehensive recruiting and prospect databases to ensure accurate NCAA reporting and tracking.

• Communicate admissions policies, procedures, and annual profile updates to coaching staffs.

• Collaborate with Admissions, Financial Aid, the Registrar, and Academic Services to support a seamless transition for incoming student-athletes.

Sport Administration and Department Leadership

• Provide sport supervision and administrative oversight for assigned programs.

• Participate in departmental strategic planning, policy development, and student-athlete welfare initiatives.

• Serve on institutional and departmental committees as assigned.

• Support athletics events and championship operations as needed.

• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.

• 2 years of related experience.

• Preferred 1-2 years of progressively responsible experience in NCAA compliance, athletics administration, academic services, admissions, or a related higher education field.

• Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations and demonstrated ability to apply legislative interpretations.

• Experience working collaboratively across campus departments and with diverse stakeholders.

• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, and presentation skills.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a high level of accuracy and confidentiality.

• Valid driver's license and ability to meet institutional driving requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree.

• Experience in NCAA Division II athletics administration.

• Experience with NCAA compliance software platforms and student information systems.

• Experience in student-athlete academic support, eligibility certification, or admissions coordination.

• Experience conducting NCAA rules education and compliance monitoring programs.

• Prior supervisory or sport administration experience.

Work Environment

• Typical office setting with extensive sitting and computer work.

• Ability to travel around campus for meetings and work related events

Pay Transparency

At Bentley we offer a “total rewards” package designed to attract, motivate, retain, and reward our employees. This includes competitive compensation, robust benefits, career development and opportunities, generous paid time off, workplace flexibility and a positive, engaging employee experience. In alignment with the Massachusetts Pay Transparency Act and our commitment to equity and transparency, we’re sharing the salary grade range for this role. The grade range is based on market data and the scope of responsibilities. Final pay will depend on your experience, education, and other relevant qualifications.

Salary Grade Range:

$67,960 - $113,126

If you have questions about the salary grade range or need additional information, please contact us at [email protected]

Bentley University requires references checks and may conduct other pre-employment screening.

DIVERSITY STATEMENT

Bentley University strives to create a campus community that welcomes the exchange of ideas, and fosters a culture that values differences and views them as a strength in our community.

Bentley University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, building strength through diversity. The University is committed to building a community of talented students, faculty and staff who reflect the diversity of global business. We strongly encourage applications from persons from underrepresented groups, individuals with disabilities, covered veterans and those with diverse experiences and backgrounds.