Athletics Compliance and Event Coordinator
Salary
$50,000.00 - $53,000.00 Annually
Location
Springfield, MA
Job Type
Full-time 12 months 35 hours
Job Number
00452
Department
Athletics
Opening Date
10/29/2026
Description
Working under the guidance of the Associate AD for Compliance and Internal Operations, the Athletics Compliance and Event Coordinator actively supports initial and continuing student-athlete eligibility, helps design and deliver ongoing compliance education for coaches and staff, and assists with the day-to-day management of the equipment room. Additionally, operating under the direction of the Associate AD for Event Management, the Athletics Compliance and Event Coordinator serves as a Contest Management Supervisor, overseeing game-day hosting duties, acts as the technology liaison to campus IT for building access purposes, and manages all facets of student employment within the Athletics department.
Responsibilities
Compliance, Eligibility & Roster Management
- Collaborate directly with the Associate AD for Compliance and Internal Operations to track and monitor initial, continuing, and transfer student-athlete eligibility, including routine academic grade tracking and official certification.
- Manage roster updates, the NCAA Transfer Portal, and transfer evaluation processes.
- Assist in preparing NCAA forms, waivers, proposed bylaws, and interpretations.
- Deliver ongoing rules compliance education for student-athletes, coaches, and staff.
Event Operations, Access Control & Student Employment
- Work under the guidance of the Associate AD for Event Management as an Event Management Supervisor, overseeing game-day setup, hosting protocols, visiting team logistics, and contest supervision for regular season, postseason, and championship events.
- Serve as the primary IT liaison for building access control, managing electronic security and keycard access for student-athletes and staff.
- Direct all facets of athletic student employment, including recruiting, hiring, scheduling, and training.
Reporting, Governance & Award Nominations
- Assist the Associate AD for Compliance and Internal Operations in gathering data, compiling, and submitting required college, conference, federal, and NCAA reports.
- Help maintain, review, and update departmental policy and procedure manuals.
- Partner with the Assistant AD for Sports Communication to identify, prepare, and submit nominations for student-athlete academic and athletic performance-based awards.
Equipment Room Operations, Special Events & Student-Athlete Experience
- Support the daily operations of the athletics equipment room, including inventory management, equipment issuance, and fitting safety standards.
- Provide operational and logistical support for major non-contest athletic department events, such as awards banquets.
- Assist departmental staff with Student-Athlete Leadership Team initiatives.
Qualifications
A Bachelors Degree in Physical Education, Athletic Administration, Sport Management or related field is Required.
Masters Degree is Preferred
1 to 3 years of similar work-related experience is Required.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Ability to adapt quickly to changing environments and exercise sound, independent problem-solving skills.
At Springfield College we offer competitive and generous benefit options for employees and their families.
- Tuition benefits for employees and dependents
- Tuition exchange program for dependents
- Generous paid time off benefits
- Paid Sick Leave Benefits
- 403(b) retirement plan (TIAA) with a generous college match
- Medical, Dental and Vision plan(s)
- Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
- Flexible Spending Accounts (health care expenses and dependent care)
- Life and accident insurance plans
- Long-term disability
- Optional voluntary benefits
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Wellness benefits and programs
- Free use of our state-of-the-art Wellness Center
Part-time employees earn pro-rated holiday, vacation and sick leave.
To learn more about our Benefit Package, visit our Human Resources page.
Employer Springfield College
Address 263 Alden Street
Springfield, Massachusetts, 01109
Phone 413-748-5678
Website http://www.springfield.edu