Athletics Compliance Officer

About the Role The University of Utah Athletics Department is seeking an Athletics Compliance Officer to maintain the day-to-day oversight of the university's Division I NCAA compliance program. The role serves as the primary compliance liaison for assigned sport programs and supports investigations, waivers, education, and NIL oversight. What You'll Do

• 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 accuracy and timeliness of roster declarations.
• Assist the Executive Senior Associate Athletics Director for Governance and Brand Strategy with monitoring 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. What We're Looking For
• Bachelor’s degree; three (3) years combined athletics compliance experience at a Non-Autonomy Five institution, conference, or NCAA National Office, or two (2) years 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; 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.
• Proficiency in 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. Nice to Have
• Juris Doctor or Master’s degree.
• NAAC Education Certification program completion.
• Experience in compliance and student-athlete educational programming at an Autonomy Five institution or conference office.
• Supervisory experience; experience with high-profile intercollegiate sports programs.
• A resume, cover letter, and three references are required (addressed to Delaney Reilly). Compensation & Benefits
• The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (URS). Eligible new hires with prior URS service may elect to enroll before eligibility for retirement. Questions: URS and University HR.
• A criminal background check and/or drug screen may be required.
• Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants. Reasonable accommodations in the application process are available.
• The University complies with Title IX; inquiries may be directed to the Title IX Coordinator or OCR.