University of South Carolina is hiring a Director of Compliance. This role reports to the Senior Associate AD of Compliance and implements NCAA, SEC, and USC rules and policies, overseeing monitoring systems and providing compliance guidance to coaches, administrators, student-athletes, and university representatives.
Highlights
Implement and oversee compliance monitoring for NCAA, SEC, and USC regulations including recruiting, financial aid, eligibility, and awards.
Act as sport liaison for assigned sports and coordinate a comprehensive rules education program.
Provide interpretative assistance and consult with internal, SEC, and NCAA staff on compliance issues.
Use NCAA software, Teamworks, Banner, and Microsoft Office for compliance management.
Requires a bachelor's degree in a related field plus 2+ years related experience or equivalent combination of certification, training, and experience.
Preferred qualifications include a master’s degree or JD and 5+ years of athletics compliance experience at institutional, conference, or national levels.
Strong problem-solving, communication, and conflict resolution skills are essential.
Salary is commensurate with qualifications; full-time position with a 37.5-hour workweek.
Benefits include health and life insurance, retirement programs, paid leave, tuition benefits, and professional development opportunities.
Employs a flexible work schedule, typically Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm.
Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.
We are only accepting applications submitted by October 3, 2025.
The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:
Health and Life Insurance
Retirement Programs
Paid Tuition
Dependent Scholarships
Annual Leave
Sick Leave
13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)
Paid Parental Leave
Professional Development Opportunities
Click here to learn more about why you should work at USC.
Posting Details
Posting Summary
Logo | Posting Number | STA00684PO25 Job Family | Athletics Administration Job Function | Athletics Administration USC Market Title | Athletics Administrator Link to USC Market Title | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/132064 Job Level | P2 - Professional Business Title (Internal Title) | Director of Compliance Campus | Columbia Work County | Richland College/Division | Athletics Department | ATH Department of Athletics State Pay Band | Unclassified Approved Starting Salary | Salary commensurate with qualifications. (00) Advertised Salary Range | Salary commensurate with qualifications. Location of Vacancy | Part/Full Time | Full Time Hours per Week | 37.5 Work Schedule | Typically Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pm. Willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department. Basis | 12 months Job Search Category | Administrative
About USC
About University of South Carolina | From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.
Benefits for FTE Positions The University of South Carolina (USC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers employees a valuable benefits package, including health and life insurance, generous paid leave and retirement programs. To learn more about USC benefits, access the "Working at USC" section on the Applicant Portal at https://uscjobs.sc.edu. Research Grant or Time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some, or no benefits, based on the grant or project funding.
Position Description
Advertised Job Summary | Director of Compliance reports to the Senior Associate AD of Compliance and/or Associate AD of Compliance. This position works in conjunction with OCS staff to implement NCAA, SEC and USC rules, regulations and policies. Duties include, but are not limited to, implementing and overseeing monitoring systems to ensure compliance with NCAA, SEC and USC rules, regulations and policies, providing interpretative assistance to coaches, administrators, student-athletes and representatives of the University. Monitors a wide range of compliance areas related to student-athletes, including eligibility, financial aid, recruiting, awards, and other relevant areas, and representing the Office of Compliance Services at selected department and University meetings. Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience | Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job related field and 2 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience. Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials | Preferred Qualifications | Master’s Degree or Juris Doctorate, Minimum of five years’ experience in athletics compliance at an institution, conference or national office. Experience transitioning to and/or using Teamworks and Banner software. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities | Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations and necessary compliance procedures, as well as MS office and Teamworks & NCAA software. Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills, written and verbal communication skills, ability to work with diverse campus and community constituencies. Possess high ethical standards and display integrity at all times. Manage time and tasks efficiently and effectively. Display appropriate conflict resolution behavior and take a positive attitude and constructive approach to all tasks.
Job Duties
Job Duty | Serve as the primary individual involved in implementing and overseeing monitoring areas such as multiple recruiting bylaws, financial aid and benefits, eligibility, roster management, and rules education. Essential Function | Yes Percentage of Time | 40Job Duty | Serve as the sport liaison from the compliance office for several assigned sports. Essential Function | Yes Percentage of Time | 30Job Duty | Serve as the secondary individual involved in implementing and overseeing a comprehensive rules education program for coaches, staff, student-athletes, university personnel, boosters, and prospective student-athletes Essential Function | Yes Percentage of Time | 15Job Duty | Provide interpretative assistance to coaches, administrators, student-athletes and representatives of the University. Research questions, consult with internal, SEC and NCAA staff members, disseminate information to athletic department and manage interpretation database. Essential Function | Yes Percentage of Time | 10Job Duty | Other duties as assigned. Essential Function | Yes Percentage of Time | 5
Position Attributes Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing.
Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive | No Hazardous weather category | Non-Essential
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies | 1 Desired Start Date | Job Open Date | 08/19/2025 Job Close Date | 10/03/2025 Open Until Filled | No Special Instructions to Applicant | Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.We are only accepting applications submitted by October 3, 2025.The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:
Health and Life Insurance Retirement Programs Paid Tuition Dependent Scholarships Annual Leave Sick Leave 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday) Paid Parental Leave Professional Development Opportunities Click here to learn more about why you should work at USC. Quicklink for Posting | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/193548 EEO Statement | The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.
Supplemental Questions
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* Do you have at least a Bachelor's Degree in a job related field and 2 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience?
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