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Major Duties

Under the general supervision of the Associate Athletic Director of Compliance & Administration, the Athletics Compliance Associate supports National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) eligibility certification, financial aid processing, compliance monitoring systems, recruiting oversight, and rules education efforts while ensuring accurate documentation, timely reporting, and consistent adherence to institutional, NCAA, and conference regulations across assigned Division I sports programs.

• Meets with Admissions and Records, and the Matador Achievement Center, weekly, and as needed, to ensure that all student-athletes (including transfer students) are eligible to participate in intercollegiate athletics programs (i.e., review student-athlete academic records to determine if minimum NCAA eligibility requirements have been met (follows NCAA guidelines).
• Ensures financial aid is appropriately administered to student-athletes by preparing Financial Aid agreements and other necessary documents.
• Oversees recruiting monitoring systems: generates reports from the Compliance System and reviews reports, including phone logs, contact evaluation forms, etc., to ensure no violations of NCAA bylaws.
• Responsible for drafting all required NCAA and conference forms, reports, waivers, and appeals for review and approval prior to submission to governing authority (e.g., NCAA Squad Lists; eligibility certifications; APR, etc.) for assigned sports.
• Ensures compliance with institutional, NCAA, and conference regulations; assesses, analyzes, and monitors institutional and outside financial aid, benefits, recruiting, personnel, and playing/practice seasons; summer camps/clinics.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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Qualifications

• Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in a related field. Relevant education and/or experience that demonstrates acquired and successfully applied knowledge and abilities shown above may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Knowledge of NCAA eligibility rules and academic certification standards, including demonstrated ability to interpret NCAA guidelines, evaluate student-athlete academic records, assess eligibility following academic incidents, and apply regulatory requirements accurately to support participation in intercollegiate athletics.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and database management skills, with the ability to coordinate new student-athlete orientations, complete required NCAA documentation, maintain and audit student-athlete records, compile eligibility forms, and collaborate effectively with Admissions and Records and academic support units.
• Comprehensive knowledge of NCAA, conference, and institutional compliance regulations, including working bylaws (NCAA 11-17 and 20), with demonstrated ability to interpret legislation, monitor recruiting and playing/practice activities, assess financial aid and benefits, and ensure timely completion of required compliance documentation and reporting.
• Advanced analytical, reporting, and written communication skills, with the ability to generate and review compliance system reports, identify potential rules violations, draft NCAA and conference forms, waivers, appeals, and correspondence, and provide consultative support on complex compliance matters and interpretative processes.

Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule

• The university offers an excellent benefits package, including but not limited to: medical, dental, vision, retirement & savings, tuition waiver, and more.
• Classification: 8182 / Athletics Administration Professional I / 1
• The anticipated HIRING RANGE: $4482 - $5048 per month, dependent upon qualifications and experience. The salary range for this classification is: $4482 - $6530 per month.
• HOURS: Full Time; 40 hours per week; Monday through Friday. May include evenings and weekends.  
• This is a Regular position with a one-year probationary period. 
• The position is currently hybrid (4 days in office, 1 day remote); however, this is subject to change based on student and/or operational needs.

General Information

• Applications received through April 8, 2026 will be considered in the initial review and review of applications will continue until the position is filled.
• This position is sensitive as designated by the CSU.
• A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or the continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.
• The person holding this position may be considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements outlined in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
• Per the California State University (CSU) Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California and prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside of California.
• Please note: California State University, Northridge (CSUN) is not currently sponsoring staff or management positions for H-1B employment visas. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States.
• Candidates should apply by completing the CSUN online application. To apply and for more detailed information on the application and hiring process, please visit this link: www.csun.edu/careers
• The CSU recommends that faculty, staff, and students who are accessing campus facilities at any university location be immunized against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, and that all individuals who access any in-person program or activity (on- or off-campus) operated or controlled by the University follow COVID-19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and other relevant indications and comply with other safety measures established by each campus.

Equal Employment Opportunity

CSUN is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination based on Age, Disability (physical or mental), Gender, Gender Identity (including Nonbinary or Transgender), Gender Expression, Genetic Information, Marital Status, Medical Condition, Nationality, Pregnancy or related conditions, Race or Ethnicity (including color, caste, or ancestry), Religion or Religious Creed, Sex (including Sex Stereotyping or Sex Characteristics), Sexual Orientation, and Veteran or Military Status. Our nondiscrimination policy is outlined in the Interim CSU Nondiscrimination Policy. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting Talent Acquisition at 818-677-2101.

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