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Union College Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance & Ticketing in Schenectady, New York
Provide hands on oversight for a comprehensive athletics compliance program to ensure compliance with all applicable NCAA, ECAC, Liberty League and College rules and regulations.
This individual will also coordinate the sales operation for season tickets and single game sales for women’s hockey, men’s hockey and football.
Union College, a highly selective liberal arts institution located in Schenectady, New York is accepting applications for the position of full time Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance & Ticketing. Union College is a member of NCAA Division III and the Liberty League. Union College sponsors 26 intercollegiate sports, 24 in Division III, with Ice Hockey competing at Division I. The successful candidate will oversee and implement a comprehensive athletics compliance program to ensure compliance with all applicable NCAA, ECAC, Liberty League and College rules and regulations.
This individual will also coordinate the sales operation for season tickets and single game sales for women’s hockey, men’s hockey and football in collaboration with the Senior Associate Athletics Director and two Assistant Ticket Managers.
Compliance: Reviews, addresses and adheres to NCAA bylaws and rules to ensure compliance with NCAA regulations.
Maintain a thorough knowledge of NCAA rules compliance (i.e., recruiting, financial aid, eligibility, extra benefits, camps, and clinics, etc.) and legislative and academic initiatives through professional associations.
Monitor and implement the National Letter of Intent Program, along with initial and continuing athletics aid agreements in coordination with the Office of Financial Aid.
Coordinate and effectively process all recruiting procedures and playing and practice season documentation.
Effectively manage all communication with the NCAA, including rules interpretations, and waiver submissions.
Monitor and enforce compliance rules, including investigating violations and preparing reports for submission.
Update compliance policies, and develop student-athlete, NCAA, and Union eligibility documentation.
Prepare and successfully submit annual required NCAA reports.
Collaborate and educate departments on campus to manage a successful compliance program.
Serve as a Campus Title IX Deputy Coordinator, including conducting intake meetings with reporting parties, facilitating sexual assault prevention training in compliance with Title IX, New York State Education Law 129-B, and NCAA membership requirements. Responsible for oversight of coach and volunteer compliance with NCAA-required trainings related to sexual violence prevention.
Administer effective rules and educational efforts for student-athletes, coaches, athletics staff, and campus constituents.
Ticketing: Managerial oversight of ticketing operations and ticketing assistants.
Building season and individual ticket packages, day-to-day ticketing operations and reconciling ticketed events.
Presence and ticketing oversight at selected events.
Sport Supervision: Program oversight and administrator for selected programs.
Additional duties and projects as assigned.
Salary Range: $65,000-$68,000
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required.
A minimum of three years of successful NCAA compliance experience is required, preferably within an institutional athletics department.
A demonstrated thorough knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.
Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
Ability to provide customer service to ticket holders and external constituents.
Ability to work independently in a fast paced environment while meeting deadlines.
The ability to work independently and prioritize multiple competing projects at once.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master’s degree in sports administration, or a related field.
Experience in the NCAA Eligibility Center.
Prior experience working with NCAA My Apps, ARMs, and Microsoft Applications.
Experience working with business and ticket operations
The College is committed to excellence in academics and athletics, diversity and a well-balanced, broad based intercollegiate athletics program dedicated to the concept of the student-athlete.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. First consideration will be given to those applications received by August 30th.
We know some job seekers may not apply for career opportunities unless they meet every qualification in the position description including the preferred qualifications. We are most interested in hiring the best staff and faculty colleagues, and recognize that a successful candidate may come from a less traditional career path. We encourage you to apply, even if you don’t believe you meet every one of our preferred qualifications.
We offer exceptional benefits including:
Generous Vacation, Sick, and Personal Time
Winter Recess Break in Addition to Paid Holidays
Healthcare, Dental, and Vision Insurance (Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Accounts)
Free On-Campus Fitness Facility Access and Discounts for On-Campus Wellness Programs
Employee Scholarships toward Certifications, Seminars, Training and Professional Development
Pre and Post Tax participation in a 403(b) Retirement Plan
Salary Continuation Program in the event of Disability
Tuition Assistance Program for Employee, Spouse and/or Dependents
Background Checks: In accordance with our background check policy (http://www.union.edu/human-resources/background-check-policy?_ga=2.164769983.1635496244.1717465945-1000516401.1717465945) , finalists for hire will undergo a background check that includes education, employment, and criminal convictions.
E-Verify Participation: Union College participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify (https://www.e-verify.gov/) and your Right to Work (Derecho a Trabajar) (https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/IER_RightToWorkPoster%20Eng_Es.pdf) .
We know some job seekers may not apply for career opportunities unless they meet every qualification in the position description including the preferred qualifications. We are most interested in hiring the best staff and faculty colleagues, and recognize that a successful candidate may come from a less traditional career path. We encourage you to apply, even if you don’t believe you meet every one of our preferred qualifications.
We offer exceptional benefits including:
Generous Vacation, Sick, and Personal Time
Winter Recess Break in Addition to Paid Holidays
Healthcare, Dental, and Vision Insurance (Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Accounts)
Free On-Campus Fitness Facility Access and Discounts for On-Campus Wellness Programs
Employee Scholarships toward Certifications, Seminars, Training and Professional Development
Pre and Post Tax participation in a 403(b) Retirement Plan
Salary Continuation Program in the event of Disability
Tuition Assistance Program for Employee, Spouse and/or Dependents
Background Checks: In accordance with our background check policy (http://www.union.edu/human-resources/background-check-policy?_ga=2.164769983.1635496244.1717465945-1000516401.1717465945) , finalists for hire will undergo a background check that includes education, employment, and criminal convictions.
E-Verify Participation: Union College participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify (https://www.e-verify.gov/) and your Right to Work (Derecho a Trabajar) (https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/IER_RightToWorkPoster%20Eng_Es.pdf) .
Union College
Officially chartered in 1795, Union College is the fifth-oldest liberal arts college in the country. Located in the Capital District of New York State, Union is a highly selective residential and undergraduate college, home to 2,200 students and 220 faculty, and offering 44 majors. Union was the first liberal arts college to rethink the traditional liberal arts education and adopt an engineering curriculum. That pioneering approach continues today with an education that encourages students to work beyond the limits of disciplinary boundaries, allowing them to think globally and lead innovatively in a world where problem-solving requires breadth across humanities, arts, social sciences, science, and engineering.
Accommodations
If you require an accommodation throughout the interview process, please don't hesitate to contact our Human Resources department at hr@union.edu or 518-388-6108. We are committed to ensuring that all candidates have equal access to opportunities and can participate in a fair and inclusive hiring process.
Diversity at Union College
Union College is an equal-opportunity employer and is strongly committed to student and workforce diversity. Increasing diversity on campus is a critical priority for Union, one that is integral to our mission of preparing students for a globally interconnected world. Union provides a blend of intellectual, social, and cultural opportunities to facilitate the integrated academic, social, and personal development of a diverse community. We value and are committed to a host of diverse populations and cultures including, but not limited to, those based on race, religion, disability, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, and veteran status. Union College is committed to providing access and will provide reasonable accommodation in its application process to individuals with disabilities who request such accommodations.
Non-Discrimination Policy
Union College will not discriminate in the recruitment or selection of faculty and employees, or in any other area of employment, on the basis of age, sex, race, national origin, religion, religious belief, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, and veteran status. In this regard, opportunities for advancement will be made available without bias. The College is also subject to state and federal laws and supports efforts to attract and retain fully qualified women and other minority group members for faculty and other positions. Union College will comply with the letter and intent of all State and Federal laws and applicable orders pursuant to Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action.