ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS FOR COMPLIANCE

1. Oversee the monitoring of individual and institutional financial aid limits; NCAA legislation compliance by Department of Athletics Staff; NCAA Championship student-athletes' eligibility and availability certification; submission of requests for approval of hardships; and coordination of athletic release requests from other institutions and granting of student-athletes' athletic releases for the University of Richmond. Oversee compliance staff to ensure the University's continued compliance with NCAA rules. Educate coaches, staff, and community on University and NCAA regulations by preparing periodic Compliance Briefs and other educational materials and conducting compliance meetings.
   
   
2. Monitor student-athletes' satisfactory academic progress under NCAA legislation and certify their eligibility for intercollegiate athletics practice and competition in accordance with NCAA regulations. Monitor the student-athletes' declaration of majors. Serve on the Summer School Selection Committee.
   
   
3. Coordinate the prospective student-athlete admission process. Review prospects' transcripts for admissibility to the University. Approve and monitor all official visits. Monitor recruiting records by meeting with coaches and reviewing contact, evaluation, and telephone logs. Serve as the University's liaison with the NCAA Initial-Eligibility Clearinghouse and the Department's control officer for Coach-Supported Admits.
   
   
4. Represent the University's position on athletics and compliance by addressing civic and community groups as well as meeting with visitors to campus. Serve on the Enrollment Planning Committee and as liaison with the Admission Committee.
   
   
5. Serve as the liaison between the Offices of Admission, Financial Aid, and the University Registrar and the Department of Athletics.
   
   
6. Administer National Letter of Intent and grant-in-aid. Monitor financial aid sources and maintain squad lists with the NCAA Compliance Assistance software. Monitor student-athletes' employment and administer the Special Assistance Fund. Monitor camps and clinics and issue and receive student-athletes' transfer releases.
   
   
7. Provide coaches and staff with rules interpretations as needed. Monitor playing and practice season declarations and weekly practice reports. Investigate and report violations of NCAA legislation to appropriate entity(ies). File appeals and waiver requests as needed
   

The Assistant Director of Athletics for Compliance reports to the Associate Director of Athletics for Internal Operations.