The Department of Athletics is seeking an Associate Athletic Director for Compliance and Sports Service. This is a full-time (1.00 FTE),12-month, professional faculty position.

The mission of the OSU Department of Athletics is to Go Build Excellent, Authentic, Visionary Student-Athletes (GO B.E.A.V.S.). Oregon State Athletics is committed to creating and maintaining an environment that is diverse, equitable, inclusive, and one which fosters a sense of belonging. Our goal is to encourage thoughtful and objective learning at all times. We will be intentional to recruit and retain individuals of all backgrounds and identities who will positively contribute to the success of our athletics department

The Associate AD for Compliance and Sport Services oversees all aspects of the OSU Department of Athletics commitment to a culture of compliance and institutional control, including providing strategic leadership for NCAA and PAC-12 rules compliance for the Oregon State University community. The position works in concert with the university Faculty Athletics Representative (FAR), Athletic Director, and Executive Deputy Athletic Director/COO. The position educates, informs, monitors, and interprets all issues associated with NCAA and PAC-12 rules compliance. Constituencies include, but are not limited to: coaches, university faculty, student-athletes, high school personnel, parents, NCAA, boosters, agents, conference office personnel, and the senior management team of the university.

The Associate AD for Compliance and Sport Services is a member of the senior staff for the Athletics Department and provides vision and guidance on the strategic planning associated with all NCAA-related compliance matters. This position may also represent the department on various national conference, and institutional committees. Provides supervision and leadership for all Compliance Office FTE, student workers, and interns.

The Associate AD for Compliance also provides strategic leadership in several athletic student service areas, including the administration of Enrollment, Financial Aid, Housing, and Eligibility and serves as the departmental liaison to University leadership in those areas.

Responsibilities include: Evaluating and strengthening the University’s efforts to maintain institutional control of the athletic program and making appropriate recommendations to the Athletics Director, Faculty Athletics Representative, and Executive Deputy Athletic Director/Chief Operating Officer in regards to NCAA Governance matters and NCAA, Pac-12, and Institutional Regulatory Affairs, Policies and Legislation. This position serves as the Athletic Department’s Senior Compliance Professional.

Individual will oversee the execution of the NCAA rules education program for coaches, student-athletes, staff, internal and external partners. Individual will also oversee the execution of NCAA compliance monitoring systems including (but not limited to): recruiting, camps and clinics, amateurism, eligibility, awards, permissible benefits, personnel limitations, playing and practice seasons, and other NCAA related areas.

Individual has a leadership role in the strategic vision, process development, monitoring, and execution of all aspects associated with Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL), institutional revenue sharing, the College Sports Commission (CSC), NILGo, and other matters associated with student-athlete benefits. Proactively identifies solutions for new systems and practices associated with changes in legislation.

Individual will coordinate, monitor, and administer other pertinent NCAA areas including (but not limited to): Interpretation and collection of input on proposed NCAA Legislation; Coordination of the athletically-related financial aid program; Collection, monitoring and submission of APR and GSR data to NCAA; Other NCAA and Pac-12 research projects; and the preparation and submission NCAA and other waivers of NCAA legislation. Individual is also responsible for coordinating investigations of possible NCAA infractions and file reports as needed.

Individual will serve as liaison for all eligibility functions & processes including the NCAA Eligibility Center, the eligibility certification process, serving as an athletic contact for the Authorized Eligibility Signatures in the Office of the Deans, Registrar, and Academic Support for Student Athletes and overseeing the declaration of final eligibility lists in all sports. Individual will also coordinate the athlete admissions process.

Individual will serve as an athletics department liaison for: Academics for Student Athletes, Athletics Advisory Committee, NCAA Faculty Athletic Representative, Office of Audit, Risk, and Compliance, Office of Admissions, and the Office of Enrollment Management. Individual will coordinate athletic department use of Banner. Individual will also monitor the Title IX participation count for the athletic department.

Individual will report directly to the Executive Deputy Athletic Director/Chief Operating Officer and will report regularly to the Athletic Director on matters of NCAA Compliance. Bachelor’s degree required, master’s degree preferred. In depth knowledge of NCAA regulations, interpretative processes, and institutional compliance concepts are also required.

Working for Oregon State University is so much more than a job!

Oregon State University is a dynamic community of dreamers, doers, problem-solvers and change-makers. We don’t wait for challenges to present themselves — we seek them out and take them on. We welcome students, faculty and staff from every background and perspective into a community where everyone feels seen and heard. We have deep-rooted mindfulness for the natural world and all who depend on it, and together, we apply knowledge, tools and skills to build a better future for all.

FACTS:

• Top 1.4% university in the world
• More research funding than all public universities in Oregon combined
• 1 of 3 land, sea, space and sun grant universities in the U.S.
• 2 campuses, 11 colleges, 12 experiment stations, and Extension programs in all 36 counties
• 7 cultural resource centers that offer education, celebration and belonging for everyone
• 100+ undergraduate degree programs, 80+ graduate degrees plus hundreds of minor options and certificates
• 35k+ students including more than 2.3k international students and 10k students of color
• 217k+ alumni worldwide
• For more interesting facts about OSU visit: https://oregonstate.edu/about

Locations:

Oregon State has a statewide presence with campuses in Corvallis and Bend, the OSU Portland Center and the Hatfield Marine Science Center on the Pacific Coast in Newport.

Oregon State’s beautiful, historic and state-of-the-art main campus is located in one of America’s best college towns. Corvallis is located close to the Pacific Ocean, the Cascade mountains and Oregon wine country. Nestled in the heart of the Willamette Valley, this beautiful city offers miles of mountain biking and hiking trails, a river perfect for boating or kayaking and an eclectic downtown featuring local cuisine, popular events and performances.

Total Rewards Package:

Oregon State University offers a comprehensive benefits package with benefits eligible positions that is designed to meet the needs of employees and their families including:
• Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life. OSU pays 95% of premiums for you and your eligible dependents.
• Free confidential mental health and emotional support services, and counseling resources.
• Retirement savings paid by the university.
• A generous paid leave package, including holidays, vacation and sick leave.
• Tuition reduction benefits for you or your qualifying dependents at OSU or the additional six Oregon Public Universities.
• Robust Work Life programs including Dual Career assistance resources, flexible work arrangements, a Family Resource Center, Affinity Groups and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Optional lifestyle benefits such as pet, accident, and critical illness insurance, giving you peace of mind and the support you need to thrive in all aspects of your life.

Future and current OSU employees can use the Benefits Calculator to learn more about the full value of the benefits provided at OSU.

Serves as the Senior Compliance Administrator and provides vision and leadership for the Oregon State University NCAA Compliance Unit – this includes the establishment and maintenance of systems and mechanisms, policies and protocols for rules monitoring, staff education, and the reporting of violations should they occur. Provides a timely and accurate system of completing mandated forms, reports, assessments, and audits as required by various agencies. Evaluates the University’s efforts to maintain institutional control of the athletic program, and makes appropriate recommendations to the Athletics Director, Faculty Athletics Representative and Executive Deputy Athletic Director/Chief Operating Officer in regard to NCAA Governance matters, as well as NCAA, Pac-12 and Institutional Regulatory Affairs, Policies and Legislation.

25% SUPERVISION

Provides leadership, supervision, training, direction and fosters an inclusive and equitable work environment for assigned staff. Plans, assigns and reviews work. Establishes goals for each position and assesses performance through completion of evaluations. Hires, trains, promote employees. Disciplines or effectively recommends discipline up to and including dismissal. Addresses grievances, developing a framework for corrective actions as necessary.

Individual will oversee the development of the NCAA rules education program for coaches, student-athletes and staff internal and external to Athletics. Individual will also oversee the development of NCAA compliance monitoring systems including (but not limited to): recruiting, camps and clinics, amateurism, eligibility, awards & extra benefits, personnel limitations, playing and practice seasons, and other NCAA related areas.

Individual will file waivers of NCAA legislation where appropriate. Individual is also responsible for coordinating investigations of possible NCAA infractions and file reports as needed. Individual will also monitor the Title IX participation count for the athletic department.

10% ELIGIBILITY AND ADMISSIONS

Assists the appropriate campus Registrar officer with initial and continuing eligibility for approximately 500 student-athletes, which includes the collection and reporting of the APR and GSR data reporting systems so information is generated in a timely manner. Coordinates with the appropriate Admissions officer regarding the admission process for all student-athletes. Provides clear communication and guidance for Academic Services Staff, campus faculty and advisors, and coaches about eligibility and admissions updates and issues.

10% FINANCIAL AID ADMINISTRATION

Coordinates work with the Financial Aid liaison at the university. Provides clear communication and information to appropriate personnel in a timely fashion. Establishes and maintains clear departmental protocols for renewal and non-renewal of all financial aid each academic year. Manages the NCAA National Letter of Intent Program.

5% BUDGET AND FISCAL MANAGEMENT

Manages unit/departmental budget. Creates policy and protocol for the use of funds associated with student-athlete benefits. Follows appropriate state and university regulations for appropriations of any monies.

This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per University Standard: 05-010 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months

This position is mostly sedentary but may be required to stand at games and events.

Some non-standard hours (i.e. weekends, evening events) will be required

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by October 20, 2025. Applications will continue to be accepted after the full consideration date, until a sufficient applicant pool has been achieved or the position is filled. The closing date is subject to change without notice to applicants.

When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:

1) A resume/CV; and

2) A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position.

You will also be required to submit the names of at least three professional references, their e-mail addresses and telephone numbers as part of the application process.

You will also be required to answer two supplemental questions in the application process regarding your IAWP status. An Individual Associate with a Prospect (IAWP) is any person who maintains (or directs others to maintain) contact with a Prospective Student-Athlete (PSA), the PSA’s relatives or legal guardians, or coaches at any point during the PSA’s participation in Football or Basketball, and whose contact is directly or indirectly related to either the PSA’s athletic skills and abilities or the PSA’s recruitment by or enrollment in an NCAA institution. This definition includes, but is not limited to, parents, legal guardians, handlers, personal trainers, mentors and coaches. Coaches or employees at collegiate institutions may also be considered IAWPs for PSAs that they recruit. Answers to the questions must be truthful. False or misleading answers could result in termination or disqualification from eligibility for any employment at Oregon State University.

For additional information please contact: Brent Blaylock at brent.blaylock@oregonstate.edu

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.

OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.

OSU is a fair chance employer committed to inclusive hiring. We encourage applications from candidates who bring a wide range of lived experience including involvement with the justice system. This job has “critical or security-sensitive” responsibilities. If you are selected as a finalist, your initial job offer will be contingent upon the results of a job-related pre-employment check (such as a background check, motor vehicle history check, sexual misconduct reference check, etc.). Background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate. Take a look at our Background Checks website including the for candidates section for more details. If you have questions or concerns about the pre-employment check, please contact OSU’s Employee and Labor Relations team at employee.relations@oregonstate.edu.