Director of Athletic Compliance - East Georgia Campus

About UsStudent-focused, East Georgia State College (EGSC) - a state college offering two-year degrees and targeted bachelor degrees - provides affordable access to quality higher education, enabling all students to achieve their academic goals with minimum delay and expense. EGSC¿s specialized attentiveness effectively supports a wide range of academic abilities and preparation levels. Students can pursue associate's degrees, targeted bachelor's degrees and transfer paths to other institutions. EGSC's most recent prominence is in being among the first and few University System of Georgia institutions approved to award associate degrees with disciplinary distinction, which provides students a foundation of courses in a specific major, rather than just the core curriculum. EGSC has three convenient campus locations: EGSC Swainsboro (main campus) and EGSC Statesboro are near I-16 East. EGSC Augusta is near I-20 East.LocationEast Georgia Campus - Swainsboro, GADepartment InformationAthleticsJob SummaryThe Director of Athletic Compliance is responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring a comprehensive compliance program to ensure the institution's athletics program operates in full compliance with NAIA rules and regulations, conference bylaws, and institutional policies. This position promotes a culture of integrity, accountability, and institutional control while providing education, monitoring, and oversight for coaches, staff, and student-athletes.ResponsibilitiesDevelops, implements, and oversees a comprehensive NAIA compliance program to ensure adherence to NAIA, conference, and institutional regulationsManages and certifies student-athlete eligibility, including oversight of progress-toward-degree, amateurism, residency, transfer eligibility, and financial aid complianceProvides rules education and ongoing training to coaches, student-athletes, staff, and campus partners regarding NAIA bylaws and institutional policiesMonitors recruiting activities, official and unofficial visits, and communications to ensure compliance with NAIA regulationsOversees athletic financial aid processes, including review, documentation, and monitoring of aid limits and equivalenciesMaintains required compliance documentation, reports, eligibility certificates, and filings with the NAIA and conference officeConducts regular audits and risk assessments of compliance processes, identifying potential gaps and implementing corrective measuresInvestigates potential violations, prepares written reports, and coordinates timely self-reporting to the NAIA and conference as necessaryServes as the primary liaison to key campus offices, including Financial Aid, Registrar, Admissions, Academic Affairs, and Title IXDevelops and maintains compliance policies, procedures, manuals, and educational materials.Oversee monitoring of playing and practice seasons, student-athlete employment, outside competition, camps and clinics, and name, image, and likeness (NIL) activities as applicableAdvises athletic leadership on compliance-related matters and promotes a culture of ethical conduct and institutional accountability within the athletics departmentRequired QualificationsEducational Requirements* Bachelor's DegreeRequired Experience* Five (5) or more years of related work experiencePreferred QualificationsPreferred Education* Master's DegreeProposed Salary$60,617 - $65,000This is an exempt position paid on a monthly basis.Required Documents to AttachResumeCover LetterTwo (2) Professional ReferencesKnowledge, Skills, & AbilitiesABILITIESConsistently exhibit engaging customer serviceAbility to support various constituencies served by the UniversityProven proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office, Google, and/or applications as required for specific positionAbility to demonstrate good sportsmanship and highest level of personal integrityAbility to adjust to a fast-paced and ever-changing environmentKNOWLEDGEAdhere to University policies and procedures to meet Institutional goals and support University's mission for student successExtensive knowledge of athletics compliance standards in higher educationProven commitment to athletic and academic excellenceDemonstrated understanding of and commitment to compliance with NAIA, Conference, and other external and institutional laws, rules, and regulationsSKILLS* Effective communication (verbal and written), organizational and human relations skillsApply Before DateApril 24, 2026Application review may begin as early as March 12, 2026.Contact InformationFor more information or questions about a job posting, please contact the Department of Human Resources by phone at (912) 478-6947 or by email at hrservice@georgiasouthern.edu.For technical support, please call the USG Service Desk at (877) 251.2644, or email support@usg.edu.USG Core ValuesThe University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.Conditions of EmploymentOffers of employment are contingent upon completion of background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with Georgia Southern University, as determined by Georgia Southern University in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, to the statutes, rules and regulations of this institution and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request.Legally authorized to work in the United States for the duration of employment without assistance from the University.Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation Georgia Southern University is a Tobacco and Smoke-Free CommunityProof of valid driver¿s license upon and throughout employment.Equal Employment OpportunityGeorgia Southern University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. Individuals in need of reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in the search process should notify Human Resources: (912) 478-6947.Other InformationMust be able to perform duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodationWork generally performed in an office environmentWorkweek may occasionally extend beyond 40 hoursTravel may be requiredBackground Check* Position of Trust + Education