What are the responsibilities and job description for the Compliance and NCAA Liaison Manager position at Wayne State University?
Compliance and NCAA Liaison Manager
Wayne State University is searching for an experienced Compliance and NCAA Liaison Manager at its Detroit campus location.
Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities which prepare students for success in a global society.
Essential functions (job duties):
Job Purpose
Responsible for managing day-to-day NCAA compliance operations, academic eligibility processes, and Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) education and monitoring. This position will also coordinate athletic scholarships and financial aid, serve as a liaison with campus departments, and support student-athlete development. monitoring and mentoring of university constituencies regarding legislation and preparation of reports and waivers. Develop a variety of detailed reports, informational pieces, and analysis. This position reports to the Associate Athletic Director of Student Support Services.
Essential Functions
NCAA Compliance Monitoring & Education:
- Monitor NCAA, conference, and institutional rules to ensure departmental compliance.
- Oversee all compliance systems, including ARMS, LSDBi, Eligibility Center, and NCAA Compliance Assistant.
- Maintain and track student-athlete forms, eligibility checklists, recruiting logs, CARA logs, official/unofficial visits, and playing/practice seasons.
- Conduct internal audits and manage waiver submissions, interpretations, and self-reports.
- Establish and deliver rules education initiatives for coaches, staff, student-athletes, and campus partners.
Financial Aid and Scholarship Processing:
- Process and monitor all athletic scholarships and related financial aid, in partnership with the Financial Aid Office.
- Track team scholarship limits and individual counters to ensure compliance with NCAA financial aid legislation.
- Coordinate with housing and student accounts on scholarship disbursement and billing issues.
Academic Advising & Eligibility Support:
- Review and determine initial and continuing academic eligibility for all student-athletes.
- Collaborate with academic advisors and the registrar to ensure alignment with NCAA progress-toward-degree requirements.
- Compile and submit all eligibility checklists.
Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) Education & Tracking:
- Serve as the department lead on NIL compliance and education.
- Manage NIL disclosure and monitoring platforms (e.g., INFLCR, Opendorse).
- Educate student-athletes on NCAA and institutional NIL policies, reporting requirements, and eligibility impacts.
- Coordinate programming on branding, financial literacy, and entrepreneurship.
Administrative and Special Projects:
- Provide support for academic initiatives, including APR tracking, data collection for NCAA/institutional reporting, and academic recognition nominations.
- Assist with the coordination and delivery of student-athlete development programming, including leadership, wellness, and life skills initiatives.
- Participate in cross-campus initiatives that support student-athlete success and well-being.
- Serve on departmental and university committees, contributing to strategic planning, inclusive excellence efforts, and compliance-related task forces.
- Support special projects assigned by the Associate AD, including annual reporting, strategic priorities, and educational programming.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
WORK CONTEXT
Job Reports to: Associate Director.
Leadership Accountability: Develops policy and strategic plans.
Supervisory Accountability: Supervises associates below supervisory level.
Organizational Accountability: Manages sub-unit of a department.
Financial Accountability: Monitors expenditures.
Customer Accountability: Interfaces with regulatory authorities.
Freedom to Act: Subject to general input from supervisor.
Qualifications:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Bachelor's degree.
Additional Education Information: Graduation from an accredited college or university. Master's Degree preferred.
Experience
Experienced (minimum 2 years of job-related experience).
Two years’ experience in athletics, rules and compliance.
Previous supervisory experience involving the development and implementation of programs, policies, and procedures.
Previous experience managing people.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
COMMUNICATIONS SKILLS: Excellent oral and written communication skills.
INTERPERSONAL SKILLS: Effective interpersonal and customer service skills. Must demonstrate and possess a high level of professional integrity, ethics, and confidentiality. Ability to handle pressure situations including dealing with sensitive and confidential situations.
PROBLEM SOLVING SKILLS: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Identifies and solves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes data skillfully.
ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS: Demonstrated skills in attention to detail, prioritizing work assignments and responding to deadlines. Must also demonstrate effective organization and management skills.
BUSINESS ACUMEN: Understands objectives and mission of department and work unit; looks for ways to improve process and quality. Knowledgeable of University admissions and financial aid procedures. Must possess a solid commitment to student academic achievements. Knowledge of university operations. A good working understanding of the student athlete experience and its relationship to the university’s mission.
TECHNICAL SKILLS: Excellent computer skills. Knowledge of Legislative Services Database - NCAA Database (LSDBI), Banner and Compliance Assistant - NCAA Database (CAI).
BUSINESS KNOWLEDGE: A thorough knowledge of NCAA legislation and database access.
School/College/Division:
H90 - Athletics
Primary department:
H9001 - Athletics
Employment type:
- Regular Employee
- Job type: Full Time
- Job category: Staff/Administrative
Funding/salary information:
Compensation type: Annual SalaryWorking conditions:
Typical office environment. Work is performed in an office setting with no unusual hazards.
Job openings:
- Number of openings: 1
- Reposted position: No
Background check requirements:
University policy requires certain persons who are offered employment to undergo a background check, including a criminal history check, before starting work. If you are offered employment, the university will inform you if a background check is required.
