Athletics Compliance Officer

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The University of Utah is hiring an Athletics Compliance Officer to oversee the day-to-day operations of the University's Division I NCAA compliance program. The role involves serving as a primary compliance liaison, managing investigations, preparing waivers, conducting education programs, and supporting NIL and sports wagering compliance efforts.

Highlights

Serve as primary compliance liaison for assigned sports programs.
Investigate, document, and report NCAA rules violations.
Prepare and submit NCAA and Big 12 Conference waivers.
Develop and implement comprehensive NCAA rules education programs.
Manage eligibility records and rosters using Compliance + Recruiting, CA 2.0, and CAPS software.
Support NIL compliance monitoring and institutional oversight.
Educate on NCAA sports wagering rules and regulations.
Minimum qualifications include a bachelor's degree, 3 years of athletics compliance experience at a non-autonomy Five institution or 2 years at an Autonomy Five institution, and proficiency with NCAA LSDBi and CA systems.
Preferred qualifications include a Juris Doctor or Master’s degree and supervisory experience.
Position is full-time, administrative, and reporting to the Athletics Department under the President's VP area.

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Open Date	07/10/2026
Requisition Number	PRN45632B
Job Title	Athletics Compliance Officer
Working Title	Athletics 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	10/10/2026
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 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.
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. Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at the: University of Utah Non‑Discrimination page. Online reports may be submitted at https://oeo.utah.edu https://publicsafety.utah.edu/safetyreport/ This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South. As per University of Utah policy 5-108: Transfer of Benefits Eligible Staff Members, a new hire to the University of Utah who is still serving a 12 month probationary period will not be hired into another University of Utah job (a transfer) until the successful completion of the probationary period.

Posting Specific Questions

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* Do you have a related Bachelor's degree or equivalency? (2 years related work experience may be substituted for 1 year of education)
- Yes
- No
* Do you have a related Master’s degree or equivalency?
- Yes
- No
* Please disclose any prior discipline or other consequences or sanctions imposed against you in connection with sexual harassment, other sexual misconduct, discrimination or retaliation.
(Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Resume
Cover Letter
List of References

Optional Documents

Historical Only – Do Not Use – See Document Description for More Information – Addendum to the University of Utah – Veteran Only
Historical Only – Do Not Use – See Description for More Information – Appropriate discharge document (such as DD-2214) – Veteran Only

University Human Resource Management
250 East 200 South, Suite 125 Salt Lake City, UT 84111
Contact us: (801) 581-2169 By Email: [email protected]

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Announcement

Details

Open Date	07/10/2026
Requisition Number	PRN45632B
Job Title	Athletics Compliance Officer
Working Title	Athletics 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	10/10/2026
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 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.
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. Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at the: University of Utah Non‑Discrimination page. Online reports may be submitted at https://oeo.utah.edu https://publicsafety.utah.edu/safetyreport/ This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South. As per University of Utah policy 5-108: Transfer of Benefits Eligible Staff Members, a new hire to the University of Utah who is still serving a 12 month probationary period will not be hired into another University of Utah job (a transfer) until the successful completion of the probationary period.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* Do you have a related Bachelor's degree or equivalency? (2 years related work experience may be substituted for 1 year of education)
- Yes
- No
* Do you have a related Master’s degree or equivalency?
- Yes
- No
* Please disclose any prior discipline or other consequences or sanctions imposed against you in connection with sexual harassment, other sexual misconduct, discrimination or retaliation.
(Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Resume
Cover Letter
List of References

Optional Documents

Historical Only – Do Not Use – See Document Description for More Information – Addendum to the University of Utah – Veteran Only
Historical Only – Do Not Use – See Description for More Information – Appropriate discharge document (such as DD-2214) – Veteran Only

University Human Resource Management
250 East 200 South, Suite 125 Salt Lake City, UT 84111
Contact us: (801) 581-2169 By Email: employment@utah.edu

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Athletics Compliance Officer

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