About this role
Athletics Compliance and Event Coordinator
Salary
$50,000.00 - $53,000.00 Annually
Location
Springfield, MA
Job Type Full-time 12 months 35 hours
Job Number 00452
Department Athletics
Opening Date 10/29/2026
Description
- Under the guidance of the Associate AD for Compliance and Internal Operations, the Athletics Compliance and Event Coordinator actively supports initial and continuing student-athlete eligibility, helps design and deliver ongoing compliance education for coaches and staff, and assists with the day-to-day management of the equipment room. Additionally, operating under the direction of the Associate AD for Event Management, the Athletics Compliance and Event Coordinator serves as a Contest Management Supervisor, overseeing game-day hosting duties, acts as the technology liaison to campus IT for building access purposes, and manages all facets of student employment within the Athletics department.
Responsibilities
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Compliance, Eligibility & Roster Management
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Collaborate directly with the Associate AD for Compliance and Internal Operations to track and monitor initial, continuing, and transfer student-athlete eligibility, including routine academic grade tracking and official certification.
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Manage roster updates, the NCAA Transfer Portal, and transfer evaluation processes.
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Assist in preparing NCAA forms, waivers, proposed bylaws, and interpretations.
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Deliver ongoing rules compliance education for student-athletes, coaches, and staff.
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Event Operations, Access Control & Student Employment
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Work under the guidance of the Associate AD for Event Management as an Event Management Supervisor, overseeing game-day setup, hosting protocols, visiting team logistics, and contest supervision for regular season, postseason, and championship events.
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Serve as the primary IT liaison for building access control, managing electronic security and keycard access for student-athletes and staff.
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Direct all facets of athletic student employment, including recruiting, hiring, scheduling, and training.
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Reporting, Governance & Award Nominations
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Assist the Associate AD for Compliance and Internal Operations in gathering data, compiling, and submitting required college, conference, federal, and NCAA reports.
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Help maintain, review, and update departmental policy and procedure manuals.
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Partner with the Assistant AD for Sports Communication to identify, prepare, and submit nominations for student-athlete academic and athletic performance-based awards.
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Equipment Room Operations, Special Events & Student-Athlete Experience
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Support the daily operations of the athletics equipment room, including inventory management, equipment issuance, and fitting safety standards.
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Provide operational and logistical support for major non-contest athletic department events, such as awards banquets.
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Assist departmental staff with Student-Athlete Leadership Team initiatives.
Qualifications
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A Bachelor's Degree in Physical Education, Athletic Administration, Sport Management or related field is Required.
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Master's Degree is Preferred
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1 to 3 years of similar work-related experience is Required.
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Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
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Ability to adapt quickly to changing environments and exercise sound, independent problem-solving skills.
Benefits
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Tuition benefits for employees and dependents
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Tuition exchange program for dependents
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Generous paid time off benefits
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Paid Sick Leave Benefits
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403(b) retirement plan (TIAA) with a generous college match
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Medical, Dental and Vision plan(s)
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Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
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Flexible Spending Accounts (health care expenses and dependent care)
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Life and accident insurance plans
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Long-term disability
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Optional voluntary benefits
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Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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Wellness benefits and programs
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Free use of our state-of-the-art Wellness Center
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Part-time employees earn pro-rated holiday, vacation and sick leave.
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Employer
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Springfield College
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Address
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263 Alden Street, Springfield, Massachusetts, 01109
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Website