Director of Compliance

Director of Compliance

Salary

$64,877.00 - $101,701.00 Annually

Location

Moraga, CA

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

202600032

Division

Athletics Division

Department

Intercollegiate Athletics Programs Department

Opening Date

05/04/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

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About Saint Mary's College

Founded in 1863, Saint Mary's College of California is a residential institution in the Moraga Valley, 20 miles east of San Francisco, rooted in the Catholic, Lasallian, and Liberal Arts traditions. Enrolling more than 3,000 undergraduate and graduate students, the College integrates liberal and professional education within a mission shaped by the De La Salle Christian Brothers. Known for academic excellence, innovation, and responsiveness, Saint Mary's fosters shared inquiry, meaningful student engagement, and a strong commitment to diversity, leadership, and service.

Why Join Saint Mary's College?

At Saint Mary's, your work has visible impact. As a close-knit residential college, employees work collaboratively across departments-your ideas, leadership, and contributions directly shape the student experience and the future direction of the institution. Colleagues partner across divisions, decisions are grounded in mission, and innovation is encouraged. If you are seeking a workplace where purpose, community, and professional growth intersect-and where your work truly matters-Saint Mary's offers that opportunity.

Job Title

Director, Compliance

Job Summary

This position will support the Colleges NCAA monitoring and compliance efforts, ensuring facilitation of procedures regarding the Department of Athletics compliance policies, the NCAA and WCC bylaws, and providing support for the compliance efforts of all coaches, student-athletes, administration and outside entities. This position will be directly responsible for monitoring the eligibility of student-athletes as well as prospective student-athletes as it relates to academic eligibility, amateurism, and outside competition. As such, this position will serve as a liaison to the Academic Misconduct Office. This position will provide rules education in all areas, with an emphasis on recruiting regulations. This position will track student-athlete employment, playing season regulations, and complimentary admissions. This position will oversee Playing and Practice Seasons legislation and oversee a student worker as assist in this effort.

Essential Responsibilities

Rules Education

• Provides rules education presentations at Department meetings, lead monthly compliance education meetings, and provide education to smaller groups on an "as needed" basis.
• Meets annually with campus departments (admissions, financial aid, campus housing, student life, business) to provide NCAA rules education, as applicable.
• Creates and disseminates monthly compliance newsletters for athletics staff, bi-annual compliance newsletters for student-athletes and annual newsletters for parent s of student -athletes, athletics boosters and season ticket holders.
• Updates the compliance website with NCAA, WCC and institutional rules education documents.
• Conducts compliance orientations with new coaches and staff.
• Conducts the annual NCAA beginning of the year meeting for all student-athletes.
• Conducts targeted rules education to various sport programs depending on level of perceived risk with regards to potential rules violations.
• Conducts required rules education as a result of NCAA violations.
• Maintains a database of current rules education tipsheets for Compliance Department dissemination

Initial Eligibility, Continuing Eligibility

• Directly responsible for monitoring the eligibility of prospective student- athletes during the recruitment phase until full-time enrollment at the college.
• Acts as institutional contact for the NCAA Eligibility Center.
• Responsible for approving all recruiting visits and maintaining visit paperwork.
• Provides rules education regarding NCAA and WCC eligibility requirements to all prospective student-athletes who take recruiting visits.
• Will act as liaison to Academic Support in monitoring the continuing eligibility of enrolled student-athletes as it relates to academic eligibility, amateurism, and outside competition.
• Coordinates the Continuing Eligibility Certification Committee. Provides relevant interpretations to the Committee on Bylaw 14 ramifications with continuing eligibility members. Provides rules education to Committee on Bylaw 14 rules, proposals, and changes.

Monitor Regulations and Compliance (large emphasis on Bylaw 13 and recruiting)

• Ensure that Athletics has systems in place to achieve compliance by development of compliance management systems (such as training, policies, procedures, monitoring and auditing, among others) across all functions.
• On a day-to-day basis, will maintain and monitor various compliance records for each sport, as assigned, to ensure rules compliance with NCAA and WCC legislation. Perform spot check audits of compliance records as needed.
• Conduct bi-annual meetings with each assigned coach/program to discuss the compliance efforts of their sport and assign tasks for the upcoming year.
• Provide NCAA and WCC rules interpretations to coaches, student-athletes, athletic department staff, and institutional departments.
• Employment/ Student-athlete Amateurism/Awards & Benefits. This position is directly responsible for ensuring student-athletes are compliant with NCAA employment rules.
• Reviewing, monitoring and educating student-athletes and coaches on amateurism rules related to student-athlete employment requests, promotional requests, disclosure of name. image, and likeness contracts.
• Ensuring sport teams and student-athletes are issued awards and benefits in accordance with NCAA Bylaw 16.

Playing Season Set Up and Review, Schedule Approval, Complimentary Admissions, and Rental Requests

• This position has the responsibility of overseeing all scheduling and playing and practice season approval. This includes assisting coaches with playing season set-up and coordinating the approval of countable athletically related activities by student-athletes and the compliance office.
• This position also coordinates the complimentary admissions process with the Director of Tickets, as well as providing compliance approval for all facility rental requests.
• The position will provide rules education to the involved parties as needed.

Camps and Clinics

• Educate, approve, monitor all regulations with regards to institutional camps and clinics.

Other Duties as Assigned

Experience and Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree required

Experience: Minimum of three (3) years of experience in a NCAA Compliance office (preferably Division 1) or related area.

Skills/Abilities:

• Strong written, verbal and computer skills required
• Experience in policy analysis and/or legal briefing preferred
• Thorough knowledge of the NCAA rules and regulations
• Thorough knowledge of the Compliance Assistant software and NCAA Legislative Database required
• Ability to interpret and apply NCAA rules and regulations
• Ability to compose and appropriately format correspondence and reports.
• Occasional evening and weekend work will be required.

Licenses & Certifications:

N/A

Application Review & Recruitment Timeline

This position is part of a continuous recruitment and will remain open until filled. The first review of applications will begin on May 15, 2026. To be considered in the initial review, please submit your application before this date.

Interviews are tentatively scheduled to take place during the week of May 18, 2026.

Additional application materials may be reviewed on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

Anticipated Hiring Range

The anticipated hiring range for this position is $70,304 to $80,000. Placement is expected to be within this range based on qualifications and experience.

Saint Mary's College of California Employee Benefits Guide

Saint Marys College of California provides a comprehensive and competitive benefits program designed to support the health, financial security, and overall well-being of eligible faculty and staff.

This Benefits Guide provides a general overview of available programs. It is not a contract and does not modify plan documents, insurance policies, or official College policies. In the event of any discrepancy, official plan documents and College policies govern.

Health Insurance

The College offers a range of medical plan options to allow employees to select coverage that best meets their individual and family needs. Plan offerings may include:

• PPO medical plans

• HMO medical plans

• High Deductible Health Plans (HDHP), where applicable

Specific carriers and plan designs are outlined in the annual open enrollment materials.

Eligible Dependents

Eligible dependents may include:

• A legally married spouse

• A state-registered domestic partner

• Qualifying children up to age 26

Dependent eligibility is subject to plan terms and required documentation.

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Saint Mary's College offers employees the opportunity to participate in pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts, which may include:

• Health Care FSA - for eligible medical, dental, and vision expenses

• Dependent Care FSA - for eligible childcare or dependent care expenses

Annual contribution limits are established by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).

Life Insurance

The College provides employer-paid basic life insurance coverage for eligible employees. Additional voluntary life insurance options may be available, including:

• Basic Term Life

• Basic Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)

• Optional Employee Life Insurance

• Optional Dependent Life Insurance

• Optional AD&D coverage

Coverage levels, eligibility, and enrollment details are outlined in plan materials.

Dental & Vision Insurance

Eligible employees may enroll in dental and vision coverage. In some cases, dental and vision plans may be elected independently of medical coverage, providing flexibility based on individual needs.

Plan details, network information, and coverage summaries are provided during enrollment.

Disability Benefits

Saint Mary's College provides disability coverage designed to protect income in the event of a qualifying illness or injury. Benefits may include:

• Short-Term Disability (STD)

• Long-Term Disability (LTD)

Eligibility and benefit amounts are determined according to plan documents.

Retirement Benefits

Saint Mary's College offers retirement benefits to support long-term financial planning. Eligible employees may participate in:

• A defined contribution retirement plan

• Employer contributions in accordance with College policy

• Voluntary employee pre-tax and/or Roth contributions, subject to IRS limits

Plan details, vesting schedules, and eligibility requirements are outlined in official retirement plan documents.

Employees are encouraged to review plan materials carefully and consult with financial advisors as needed to fully understand retirement options.

Additional Benefits & Campus Resources

As part of the Saint Mary's College community, faculty and staff may also enjoy:

• Tuition Assistance Programs

• Access to campus fitness and wellness programs

• Access to the College library and the Hearst Art Gallery

• Discounts at the campus bookstore and dining services

• Access to cultural events and campus activities

• Community partnerships and local discounts in the Lamorinda area

Equal Employment Opportunity

Saint Mary's College of California is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and respectful work environment consistent with its Lasallian values.

Important Notice

All benefits, policies, and programs described in this guide are subject to change without notice. Participation and eligibility are governed by official plan documents, College policies, and applicable federal and state laws.

Contact Information

For additional information regarding employee benefits:

Human Resources

Saint Mary's College of California

Moraga, CA 94575

Email: hr@stmarys-ca.edu

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Do you possess at least a Bachelors degree from an accredited institution?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have at least three (3) years of experience providing administrative or operational support in a professional setting?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you have experience monitoring or supporting student-athlete eligibility?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have experience working in collegiate athletics compliance or a related regulatory environment?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have experience advising or training coaches, staff, or student-athletes on compliance-related topics?

• Yes
• No

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Are you available to work full-time on-site, Monday through Friday (with occasional evening/weekend hours as needed) for this position?

• Yes
• No

07

Do you have legal authorization to work in the United States?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Saint Marys College of California

Address 1928 Saint Marys Road

Moraga, California, 94575

Website http://jobs.stmarys-ca.edu