Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance and Sports Information
Penn State Berks seeks an Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance and Sports Information. Penn State Berks is a residential Commonwealth campus of Penn State University, serving students from local, national, and international communities, committed to a diverse student body, cultural inclusiveness, and equitable experiences for all students. These values are deeply rooted in Penn State's historic mission and are critical to success at Penn State Berks.
The Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance and Sports Information oversees compliance operations and sports information functions within the athletics department. This role involves ensuring adherence to NCAA regulations regarding student-athlete eligibility and managing the dissemination of sports-related information to internal and external stakeholders.
The Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance and Sports Information will:
Maintain statistics and create game files for all athletic events.
Develop event programs, write press releases, and manage the athletics website and social media accounts.
Oversee the livestreaming platform and promote media coverage.
Coordinate awards nominations and travel to championship events.
Certify student-athlete eligibility.
Monitor practice and playing seasons.
Oversee recruiting activities and conduct rules education.
Administer NCAA Division III Rules Test and maintain team rosters.
Schedule events for various sports in coordination with coaches, considering academic and fiscal concerns.
Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC).
Assist with NCAA reports, represent athletics on committees, supervise part-time and student employees, and assist with gameday operations.
Support SAAC representatives with meeting organization, agenda creation, and activity planning.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree required;
3+ years of relevant experience Equivalency, Or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Master's degree preferred.
Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.
Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
Experience in sports information management and compliance preferred.
Ability to work flexible work hours, including evening and weekends as needed.
This position requires the following clearances:
PA State Police Criminal Background Check
PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form
Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check.
This position requires that you operate a motor vehicle as a part of your job duties. A valid driver's license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check will be required in addition to standard background checks in line with the requirements of the position.
The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusion that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity in society and nature, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusion as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.
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Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.