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Announcement
Details
Open Date
08/27/2026
Requisition Number
PRN46028B
Job Title
Athletics Compliance Officer
Working Title
Assit Director Compliance Officer
Career Progression Track
D
Track Level
FLSA Code
Administrative
Patient Sensitive Job Code?
No
Standard Hours per Week
40
Full Time or Part Time?
Full Time
Shift
Day
Work Schedule Summary
VP Area
President
Department
00327 - Athletics Department
Location
Campus
City
Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment
External Posting
Pay Rate Range
DOE
Close Date
11/27/2026
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)
Job Summary
The University of Utah, a member of the Big 12 Conference, is seeking applications for a Assistant 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. Two (2) years combined athletics compliance experience at a Non-Autonomy Five institution, conference, or at the NCAA National Office, or one (1) year 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.
Type
Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems ("URS"). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS' post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.
Veterans' preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
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