Compliance Coordinator (Athletics Administrative Professional I)

The Compliance Coordinator supports the SDSU Athletics Compliance Office in fostering a culture of integrity and adherence to NCAA, conference, and university rules. Under the supervision and direction of the Assistant Athletic Director of Compliance and the Deputy Athletic Director for Student-Athlete Experience, the position assists with compliance monitoring, rules education, and interpretation while serving as a compliance liaison for multiple sports. The incumbent supports monitoring activities related to playing and practice seasons, awards and benefits, camps and clinics, recruiting, complimentary admissions, and outside competition. Through collaboration with coaches, student-athletes, Athletics staff, and university partners, the Compliance Coordinator contributes to the Compliance Office’s four pillars of Education, Interpretation, Enforcement, and Oversight while supporting a positive and compliant NCAA Division I athletics environment. 

• →Coordinate and support compliance monitoring activities related to NCAA Bylaws 16 and 17, including playing and practice seasons, CARA/RARA, time management plans, outside competition, awards, benefits, and summer workouts.
• →Support recruiting compliance by reviewing official and unofficial visit documentation, monitoring recruiting activities, coordinating camps and clinics processes, and supporting complimentary admissions and student-athlete clearance activities.
• →Assist with compliance education by preparing and updating rules education materials, coordinating presentations and certification meetings, and communicating relevant NCAA recruiting calendars and policies.
• →Support rules interpretation and enforcement efforts by maintaining databases, researching NCAA, conference, and SDSU rules, and assisting senior staff with interpretations, waivers, allegations, and self-reports.
• →Serve as a compliance liaison for assigned sports and collaborate with coaches, student-athletes, Athletics staff, and university partners to support adherence to applicable rules and regulations.

• Build hands-on experience across NCAA compliance monitoring, rules education, interpretation, recruiting, and enforcement.
• Work directly with coaches, student-athletes, and Athletics professionals in a dynamic NCAA Division I environment.
• Develop expertise in NCAA legislation and compliance systems, including LSDBi, RSRO, recruiting software, and institutional monitoring processes.
• Contribute to a compliance program centered on education, interpretation, enforcement, and oversight.
• Join SDSU Athletics and support an inclusive culture committed to integrity, equitable participation, and student-athlete success.

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• This is a full-time (1.0 time-base), benefits eligible, temporary position with an anticipated end date of June 30, 2027, with the possibility of reappointment. 
• This position is designated non-exempt under FLSA and is eligible for overtime compensation.
• Standard SDSU work hours are Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., but may vary based on operational needs.
• The individual hired into this role will work on campus at SDSU in San Diego.

The Department of Athletics, utilizing the services of over 150 employees, is responsible for the intercollegiate athletics program at San Diego State University.  Currently, there are 18 sport programs, approximately 550 student-athletes, and 17 offices in the department.  The offices include the following:  The Aztec Club, Administration, Athletic Medicine, Business Office, Compliance, Corporate Sales, Development, Equipment, Event Management/Facilities and Operations, Human Resources, Information Technology, Marketing, Media Relations, Strength and Conditioning, Student-Athlete Academic Support Services, Ticket Office, and Video.

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Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in a related field. Relevant education and/or experience which demonstrates acquired and successfully applied knowledge and abilities shown below may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

• Progress towards or completion of graduate or advanced degree.
• At least 6 months experience working in a Division I NCAA compliance office. 
• Basic knowledge of NCAA, conference, and SDSU rules, especially in the area of recruiting. 
• Previous experience as an NCAA student-athlete. 
• Experience with NCAA’s LSDBi and RSRO systems.
• Ability to organize and plan work and projects.
• Ability to create and maintain a database, track information, and report statistics.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both written and orally, with a broad spectrum of people.
• Attention to detail.
• Experience with writing correspondence.

At SDSU, our diversity gives us power and benefits every single member of our community.  Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, SDSU provides equal opportunity for all in education and employment.  We encourage all members of our community to purposefully learn from one another through open and respectful dialogue and responsible engagement. We strongly preserve the right to free expression and encourage difficult conversations that help lead to improved individual and community learning and cohesion.

Principles of Community

At San Diego State University, we are a community of diverse individuals who have and represent many perspectives, beliefs, and identities. This diversity lends our community strength, and we commit to creating and sustaining an inclusive and intellectually vibrant environment that benefits all members of our university. 

SDSU’s Principles of Community is an aspirational statement that is intended to evolve over time. The statement reflects the ideals we are encouraged to uphold in our interactions with one another. 

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All university programs and activities are open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, San Diego State University (SDSU) provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring that every student and employee has access to the resources and support they need to thrive and succeed in a university environment and in their communities. SDSU complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California’s Proposition 209 (Art. I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws, and CSU’s Nondiscrimination Policy. We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all university programs, policies, and practices. 

SDSU is a diverse community of individuals who represent many perspectives, beliefs and identities, committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and intellectually vibrant environment. We cultivate a culture of open dialogue, mutual respect, and belonging to support educational excellence and student success. Through academic programs, student organizations and activities, faculty initiatives, and community partnerships, we encourage meaningful engagement with diverse perspectives. As a higher education institution, we are dedicated to advancing knowledge and empowering individuals to reach their full potential by prioritizing inclusive curriculum development, faculty and staff training, student mentorship, and comprehensive support programs. At SDSU, excellence is built on merit, talent, diversity, accessibility, and equal opportunity for all.