Assistant Athletics Director of Compliance & Adventure Programming

Who We Are

We are proud of our 50+ year history: UM-Dearborn was first created as the Dearborn Center of the University of Michigan in 1959. Ford Motor Company gave the University of Michigan approximately 200 acres, including beautiful grounds along the Rouge River in Dearborn, as well as $6 million to build the campus’ first four buildings. The campus was initially established with an emphasis on cooperative education. In 1971, it became a four-year undergraduate school; with some master’s-level graduate programs. Since then, the campus has experienced steady growth in both enrollment and in range of programming to include undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral-level programs.

Job Summary The University of Michigan-Dearborn (UM-Dearborn) seeks a highly motivated and driven Assistant Athletics Director of Compliance & Adventure Programming

This position reports to the Director of Athletics and Recreation and will have a major role in supporting and growing enrollment as well as retention of both varsity student-athletes and club sport participants.

This position will also be crucial to committing to the University’s strategic plan and ensuring that student success comes first. This position will work directly with the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), American Collegiate Hockey Association (ACHA), school officials, and other applicable governing bodies to certify all initial, continuing, and transfer eligibility.

Responsibilities*

• Oversee athletics compliance to ensure the Universitys continued compliance with the NAIA, ACHA, and conference rules and regulations.
• Manage the collection and verification for distribution of all departmental statistical data and reports.
• Monitor student athletes satisfactory academic progress under the Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference (WHAC) and NAIA rules and certify their eligibility for intercollegiate athletics practice and competition in accordance with NAIA guidelines.
• Supervise personnel including staff and head coaches and intercollegiate programs including but not limited to sports administration and budgetary responsibilities.
• Oversee all aspects of the departments Operation Adventure program including marketing, booking groups, ensuring all safety inspections are up-to-date, and hiring and training of staff
• Oversee the Assistant Director of Student-Athlete Services in monitoring the student athlete’s declaration of major and progress each semester.
• Provide oversight of club sport programs including but not limited to eligibility, travel, budgeting, scheduling and meetings.
• Administrate student-athlete contact notifications, releases, and transfer meetings.
• Provide coaches and staff with rules interpretation and education as applicable.
• Monitor playing and practice season declaration and weekly practice reports for WHAC/NAIA/ACHA compliance.
• Investigate and report violations of NAIA guidelines to appropriate entities. File appeals and waiver requests as necessary.
• Handle all eligibility matters and administer all NAIA and Department of Education forms and reports including the Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act and NAIA Return on Athletics report.
• Coordinate a comprehensive program that includes monitoring of in-house system of compliance checks and balances.
• Assist with department meetings and manage coaches meeting with Athletics Director.
• Collaborate with the Assistant Director of Student-Athlete Services on academic and special awards at the WHAC, ACHA, and NAIA level.
• Assist with game administration for home contests.
• Oversee compliance with all applicable rules & regulations governing intercollegiate competition including but not limited to Title IX, NAIA, ACHA, and WHAC and establish programming and regulatory measures to ensure continued success.
• Serve on executive leadership team.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications*

• A bachelors degree or a combination of acceptable education and experience, which has provided the requisite knowledge and skills to fulfill the requirements of this position.
• Strong communication skills with demonstrated record of being a leader and spokesperson both internally and externally, and ability to articulate a clear vision for the program and position.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Proven ability to build rapport with multiple constituenci…