Under the direction of the Senior Associate Athletic Director, the Athletics Compliance Coordinator supports the administration of NCAA, conference, and institutional compliance activities. This role assists with the coordination of athletic financial aid processes, rules education, and monitoring activities to help ensure compliance across the athletics program. The position serves as a key resource to coaches, staff, and student-athletes and collaborates with campus partners to support effective and compliant operations.

Duties & Responsibilities

Financial Aid & Scholarship Administration (40%)

• Assist in maintaining and monitoring athletic scholarship budgets for individual teams, ensuring alignment with NCAA regulations and institutional guidelines.

• Support the preparation and processing of Financial Aid Agreements (FAA) for prospective student-athletes and track documentation for completeness and accuracy.

• Serve as a point of coordination between Athletics and Student Financial Services to help ensure athletic aid is administered in accordance with applicable rules and policies.

Compliance Monitoring & Reporting (15%)

• Monitor Countable Athletically Related Activities (CARA) logs and review submissions to ensure compliance with NCAA bylaws.

• Support the tracking, documentation, and reporting of potential NCAA violations, including those related to CARA activities.

Policy, Education & Interpretation (35%)

• Assist in monitoring NCAA rule changes and support the development and communication of related policies, procedures, and educational materials.

• Provide guidance and support to student-athletes, coaches, and staff by responding to compliance-related questions and assisting with rules education initiatives.

Stakeholder Engagement & External Relations (10%)

• Provide guidance and support to student-athletes, coaches, and staff by responding to compliance-related questions and assisting with rules education initiatives.

Requirements

Minimum Acceptable Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in sport management, higher education administration, business, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.

• 1–3 years of experience in athletics compliance, collegiate athletics, or a related administrative field preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Working knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations, particularly related to financial aid and eligibility. Familiarity with NCAA compliance systems (e.g., Compliance Assistant, LSDBi, NCAA Eligibility Center) preferred.

• Experience with ARMS or similar compliance/recruiting software is a plus.

• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.

• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to interpret policies and apply them consistently.

• Strong organizational skills and ability to work collaboratively across departments.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in NCAA Division I athletics compliance.

• Exposure to financial aid processes within a collegiate athletics environment.

Compensation Pay Range:

This is an evergreen posting. While there may not be an immediate opening, we regularly hire for this position throughout the year. Applications are reviewed as opportunities become available.

The University of New Hampshire is an R1 Carnegie classification research institution providing comprehensive, high-quality undergraduate and graduate programs of distinction. UNH is located in Durham on a 188-acre campus, 60 miles north of Boston and 8 miles from the Atlantic coast and is convenient to New Hampshire’s lakes and mountains. There is a student enrollment of 13,000 students, with a full-time faculty of over 600, offering 90 undergraduate and more than 70 graduate programs. The University actively promotes a dynamic learning environment in which qualified individuals of differing perspectives, life experiences, and cultural backgrounds pursue academic goals with mutual respect and shared inquiry.

EEO Statement

The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.

Compensation Pay Range:

$20.15 - $33.15

The pay range for this position is listed above. Actual offer will be based on skills, qualifications, experience, and internal equity, in addition to relevant business considerations. More information on benefits can be found here: USNH Employee Benefits | Human Resources

Location:

Durham

Financial Aid & Scholarship Administration (40%)Assist in maintaining and monitoring athletic scholarship budgets for individual teams, ensuring alignment with NCAA regulations and institutional guidelines. Support the preparation and processing of Financial Aid Agreements (FAA) for prospective student-athletes and track documentation for completeness and accuracy. Serve as a point of coordination between Athletics and Student Financial Services to help ensure athletic aid is administered in accordance with applicable rules and policies. Compliance Monitoring & Reporting (15%)Monitor Countable Athletically Related Activities (CARA) logs and review submissions to ensure compliance with NCAA bylaws. Support the tracking, documentation, and reporting of potential NCAA violations, including those related to CARA activities. Policy, Education & Interpretation (35%)Assist in monitoring NCAA rule changes and support the development and communication of related policies, procedures, and educational materials. Provide guidance and support to student-athletes, coaches, and staff by responding to compliance-related questions and assisting with rules education initiatives. Stakeholder Engagement & External Relations (10%)Provide guidance and support to student-athletes, coaches, and staff by responding to compliance-related questions and assisting with rules education initiatives. Requirements. Minimum Acceptable Education & Experience:Bachelor’s degree in sport management, higher education administration, business, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience .–3 years of experience in athletics compliance, collegiate athletics, or a related administrative field preferred. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:Working knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations, particularly related to financial aid and eligibility. Familiarity with NCAA compliance systems (e.g., Compliance Assistant, LSD - Bi, NCAA Eligibility Center) preferred. Experience with ARMS or similar compliance/recruiting software is a plus. Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines. Effective written and verbal communication skills. Ability to interpret policies and apply them consistently. Strong organizational skills and ability to work collaboratively across departments. Preferred Qualifications:Experience in NCAA Division I athletics compliance. Exposure to financial aid processes within a collegiate athletics environment.

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