Job Details

Athletics Compliance Officer

Position Number: 7324949
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Position Type: Athletics/Coaching

Athletics Compliance Officer

Job Summary

The University of Utah, a member of the Big 12 Conference, is seeking applications for a Director of Athletics Compliance to maintain the day-to-day oversight of the University's Division I NCAA compliance program.

Responsibilities
Responsibilities will include but are not limited to, the following:

Serve as the primary compliance liaison for assigned sport programs.
Assist with the investigation, documentation, and reporting of NCAA rules violations.
Prepare and submit NCAA and Big 12 Conference waivers.
Develop, implement, and deliver a comprehensive rules education program for internal and external constituents.
Research, analyze, and communicate NCAA rules interpretations to coaches, staff, and other stakeholders.
Develop, coordinate, and oversee sport-specific and department-wide compliance audits.
Manage team rosters and student-athlete eligibility records in Compliance + Recruiting, CA 2.0, and CAPS, ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of roster declarations.
Assist the Executive Senior Associate Athletics Director for Governance and Brand Strategy with monitoring of NIL Go activities, including reviewing submissions, tracking compliance, and supporting institutional NIL oversight efforts.
Educate student-athletes, coaches, staff, and other constituents on NCAA sports wagering rules and regulations.

Perform other duties and special projects as assigned by the Associate Athletics Director for Compliance.

Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree. Three (3) years combined athletics compliance experience at a Non-Autonomy Five institution, conference, or at the NCAA National Office, or two (2) years of experience at an Autonomy Five institution or conference. Advanced legal degree can substitute for one year of experience. Progressive experience in an NCAA Division I compliance role; demonstrated comprehensive knowledge of NCAA rules, regulations, processes, interpretations, appeals and governance structure; demonstrated commitment to institutional control. Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills; excellent written and oral communication skills. Additionally, the candidate should demonstrate proficiency in commonly-used technological processes such as word processing, spreadsheets, databases, NCAA LSDBi, and NCAA CA.

Master's degree in a related field preferred.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Preferences
Juris Doctor or Master's degree. Successful completion of the NAAC Education Certification program; experience in compliance and student-athlete educational programming at either a Autonomy Five institution, or Autonomy Five conference office; supervisory experience; proven experience in working with high-profile intercollegiate sports programs.

A resume, cover letter, and three references are required and should be addressed to Delaney Reilly, Associate Athletics Director for Compliance.

Special Instructions

Requisition Number: PRN45632B
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Work Schedule Summary:
Department: 00327 - Athletics Department
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: DOE
Close Date: 10/10/2026
Open Until Filled:

To apply, visit https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/205290