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East Carolina University (ECU) is consistently ranked among the nation’s top public universities for its commitment to research, innovation, social mobility, and public service. Classified as a R1 institution by the Carnegie Commission on Higher Education, ECU is among the top 5% of research universities in the United States, an elite designation reflecting the highest levels of research activity, funding, and doctoral output.

Founded in 1907, ECU is a public, four-year university located in Greenville, N.C., which and is widely regarded as the cultural, educational, economic, and medical hub of eastern North Carolina. Through education, research, healthcare, community engagement, athletics, cultural enrichment, and service, ECU enhances the quality of life for its students, the state and communities around the world. It is a great place to work, teach, and learn.

ECU’s commitment to impactful scholarship is further demonstrated through its repeated Carnegie Community Engagement Classification (2010, 2015, 2024), as well as its 2024 designation as a Carnegie Leadership for Public Purpose institution. These distinctions recognize the university’s leadership in translating research into meaningful community partnerships and measurable societal benefits.

The university supports its workforce through a wide range of professional development opportunities designed to foster career growth and skill advancement. Eligible employees also benefit from a comprehensive benefits package that promotes a healthy work-life balance.

The Athletics Department mission is to represent East Carolina University with distinction and create a challenging and supportive environment for student-athletes to excel in the classroom, in competition, and in life. We are committed to the highest standards of character, honesty, effort, and sportsmanship; respecting all people, their personal identities, differences and beliefs; and to provide a safe and equitable environment for student-athletes’ academic, athletic and personal development. The highly visible athletics program is committed to NCAA compliance, comprehensive excellence and to be trustworthy stewards of the aspirations of our student-athletes, the resources we manage, the reputation of our University, and our mission of service.

The Assistant Director of Compliance will report to the Senior Associate Athletics Director for Compliance and will assist and oversee various aspects within the ECU Athletics compliance department. This position will help to ensure all 18 varsity sports are in compliance with NCAA, AAC, and ECU regulations, with a primary focus on monitoring of recruiting activities. This position will have direct oversight of processes in Bylaws 12 – Amateurism, 13 – Recruiting, and 17 – Playing & Practice Seasons, and serve as a liaison to departmental staff.

Nights, weekends, holidays, and travel may be required in the performance of duties.

Reporting to the Senior Associate AD for Compliance, the individual serving in this position is responsible for, but not limited to, the following duties:

· Oversight of recruiting monitoring systems and processes;

· Oversight of official/unofficial visit review and approval;

· Coordinate monitoring of all recruiting reconciliation documents;

· Assist with Individual Associated with a Prospect (IAWP) review and monitoring;

· Assist with camp/clinic review and approval;

· Oversight of recruiting/scouting service approval; and

· Oversight of complimentary tickets.

· Monitor and approve team schedules;

· Review and approve time management plans and declaration of playing season;

· Review and approve countable athletically related activities (CARA) and required athletically related activities (RARA); and

· Monitor student-athlete outside competition activities.

· Provides research and interpretation responses;

· Prepare and present NCAA, AAC, and ECU rules education to coaches, staff, student-athletes, and other groups when necessary;

· Assist in the required recruiting education for coaching staff to certify for off-campus recruiting;

· Formulate and update policies/forms when legislation changes;

· Assist with new staff compliance orientation programming; and

· Serve on the NIL Taskforce.

· Oversight of student-athlete non-NIL promotional activities review and approval;

· Oversight of student-athlete employment review;

· Research and prepare NCAA and conference waivers at the direction of the Senior Associate AD for Compliance;

· Investigate and submit violations at the direction of the Senior Associate AD for Compliance; and

· Oversight of autograph and donation requests from a compliance perspective.

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- Build quality relationships and work collaboratively and professionally with all 18 sport programs and other athletic department staff including, but not limited to: Pirate Club, Marketing, Operations, Academics, Life Skills, Leadership Team, Human Resources, etc.;
- Work collaboratively with the Ticket Office when monitoring prospect, student-athlete and coaches complimentary tickets.
- Serve as a liaison to the Business Office regarding recruiting reconciliation matters;
- Serve as the department’s liaison for compliance software systems; and
- Serve as a liaison to the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC).

o Bachelor’s degree required.

o Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.

o Technology proficiency including Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Teams, and database systems.

o Previous experience working in an Athletic Department Compliance Office is preferred.

o Experience using NCAA apps and other compliance systems.

o Master’s degree or higher preferred.

o Demonstrated ability to work with multiple groups/populations.

o Demonstrated commitment to high ethical standards and integrity.

o Demonstrated experience to manage and oversee confidential information.

East Carolina University requires applicants to submit a candidate profile online in order to be considered for the position. Candidates must also submit a cover letter, resume, and a list of three references, including contact information, online.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

In order to be considered for this position, applicants must complete a candidate profile online via the PeopleAdmin system and submit any requested documents. Additionally, applicants that possess the preferred education and experience must also possess the minimum education/experience, if applicable.

Unless otherwise identified in the applicable job posting and consistent with University policy, the University will principally employ individuals who reside in the State of North Carolina to the greatest extent practicable. As such, most positions at East Carolina University require employees to live and work in North Carolina (or live within a reasonable daily commuting distance from their duty station) after hire. Candidates should be prepared to relocate within a reasonable, agreed-upon time after an offer of employment has been made and accepted to meet this requirement.

East Carolina University is committed to workforce success and cultivating a culture of care for our employees. ECU prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment based on race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, and veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status or disability.

Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) should contact the ADA Coordinator at (252) 737-1018 (Voice/TTY) or ADA-Coordinator@ecu.edu.

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. ECU participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Department for People Operations, Success, and Opportunity at (252) 328-9847 or toll free at 1-866-489-1740 or send an email to employment@ecu.edu. Our office is available to provide assistance Monday-Friday from 8:00-5:00 EST.