Location: Bowling Green, KY Category: Staff Posted On: Tue Sep 30 2025 Job Description: Western Kentucky University, a member of Conference USA and a Football Bowl Subdivision NCAA member institution, seeks to hire an individual for the position of Senior Associate Athletic Director of Compliance and Academic Affairs. This is a 12-month, full-time position. This position will report directly to the Deputy Athletic Director. Applicants must have a commitment to and responsibility for adhering to all rules and regulations of WKU, Conference USA and the NCAA. Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities The following duties are customary for this position, but are not to be construed as all-inclusive. Duties may be added, deleted and assigned based on management discretion and institutional needs. The University expects that all position responsibilities should be carried out in full compliance with all such rules and regulations. + Oversight on all day-to-day operations of the Athletics Compliance Office + Monitor all aspects of NCAA Compliance for all 16 WKU intercollegiate athletic programs + Monitor new NCAA legislation + Sport oversight: Sport(s) TBD + Active member of the University Athletic Committee + Provide education related to NCAA and Conference USA legislation to student-athletes, coaches, and staff in the areas of personnel, amateurism, recruiting, eligibility, financial aid, awards/benefits, and playing/practice seasons + Collect data and submit reports to the NCAA related to APR, demographics, and revenue distribution. + Compile and submit waivers and violations to the NCAA and Conference USA. + Supervise multiple staff members, both full-time and part-time. + Supervise complimentary admission process for student-athletes and prospects for all home football and basketball contests + Occasional travel to assist in complimentary admission process for away-from-campus football contests. + Review and sign off on recruiting travel reimbursements for coaches. + Coordinate coaches and sport programs needs to the Student Athletic Success Center staff + Assist Coaches with development of sport scholarship plan and associated budget Knowledge and Skills Considered Essential for Success: + Experience with NCAA waivers, monitoring, and international student eligibility. + Experience working with NCAA Eligibility Center and Compliance Assistant. + Understanding of NIL and Revenue share legislation + Working knowledge of NCAA rules, LSDBi and CA software. + Working knowledge of Teamworks Software + Sport administrator experience + Excellent oral and written communication skills. + Must be able to make decisions independently without oversight from supervisors. + Ability to handle confidential and sensitive situations with tact and diplomacy. + Must be able to use Microsoft Office. + Strong attention to detail. + Must be self-motivated and team-oriented. + Excellent organization, interpersonal, and communication skills. + Must be willing and able to work evenings and weekends. + Must be willing to travel on an occasional basis. + The duties and responsibilities of this position must be performed in a competent manner following the highest standards for leadership, professionalism, integrity, accountability, responsibility, cooperation and customer service. Job Requirements: + Bachelor's degree + A minimum of five years of NCAA Compliance experience in college athletics + Supervisory experience Additional Information: Salary Range: $85,000-$95,000 Kentucky state law requires all public institutions of postsecondary education to conduct pre-employment criminal background checks to determine suitability for employment. Western Kentucky University (WKU) is committed to a policy and practice of providing equal employment and educational opportunities to all individuals. In accordance with Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Revised 1992, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, no form of discrimination or harassment will be tolerated at WKU on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, creed, religion, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, marital status, age, uniformed services, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, or physical or mental disability in admission to career and technical education programs and/or activities, or employment practices. Persons with disabilities, who need reasonable accommodations to participate in the application and/or selection process, should notify the office of Institutional Equity. To request an accommodation, report a complaint, or ask questions regarding WKU's Discrimination and Harassment Policy (#0.2040), please contact Ms. Ena Demir, Executive Director/Title IX Coordinator via email at ena.demir@wku.edu or by phone at (270) 745-6867. Ms. Demir is also responsible for coordinating the University's response to complaints related to sex and gender harassment. Additional information regarding Title IX is accessible via WKU's https://www.wku.edu/titleix/ website. Information concerning educational programs offered by WKU are provided at: http://www.wku.edu/atwku/academics.php For information related to job postings, please email employment@wku.edu.