Athletic Compliance Specialist

Overview

Posting Details

Want to become a soaring UNCW Seahawk and work at one of the best universities on the East Coast? Want to put your toes in the sand after a day of work? The University of North Carolina Wilmington offers a vibrant university community along with a beautiful location just miles from the beach. Employees of UNCW are provided a comprehensive benefits package as well as programs, resources, policies, and practices that support a work/life balance.

Full-time employees are eligible for dental, vision and health insurance plans. Health insurance benefit plans eligibility begins on the first of the month following date of hire. Retirement plan contributions begin on the eligibility date following election and include employer contributions for either a defined contribution or a defined benefit plan. Optional disability plans are also available. Full-time employees are also eligible for the tuition waiver program which covers the cost of tuition and fees for up to three undergraduate or graduate courses per academic year at UNCW or any other university within the UNC System.

UNCW covers the cost of tuition and fees for one UNCW course each summer session. As a full-time employee, UNCW also offers a free membership to the Campus Recreation Center, free vaccines and booster shots offered on campus, meditation and yoga sessions, voluntary supplemental insurance coverages, pretax flexible spending accounts, 12 paid holidays, 24 hours of paid community service leave time, paid vacation and sick leave accrual and family medical leave after 12 months of continuous service.

We also offer an abundance of training and development programs through our Dare to Learn Academy, and the employee assistance program, many of which are offered free of charge.

• Recruitment Range: $43,941- $48,823
• Vacancy Number: S02762
• Position Title: Student Services Specialist
• Working Title: Athletic Compliance Specialist
• Competency Level: Journey
• Home Department: Athletics - 25900

The UNCW Department of Athletics sponsors 19 varsity sports and competes in NCAA Division I as a member of the Coastal Athletic Association. Its mission is to enrich the University by developing leadership among student-athletes and providing opportunities that support academic excellence, community engagement, and competitive success.

Main UNCW Campus

The Compliance Specialist reports to the Associate Athletic Director for Compliance and assists in ensuring that all Athletics day-to-day operations are in compliance with NCAA rules and regulations. Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Daily interaction with student-athletes, coaches, and staff to monitor CARA activities and reporting.
• Conduct DI initial eligibility evaluations and monitor DI amateurism certification.
• Monitor on-campus visits and issue student host allowance.
• Provide DI and conference rule interpretations and create educational materials for coaches meetings.
• Assist with data collection, data entry, and NCAA reporting, including self-reports.
• Collaborate with campus partners to ensure compliance with institutional and NCAA policies (admissions, housing, financial aid, international programs, etc.).
• Monitor work of interns, student workers, and volunteers as needed.
• Adhere to NCAA, CAA, institutional, state, and federal regulations.

Minimum Education and Experience Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

• A master's degree in sports management, higher education administration, or a related field.
• Two or more years of experience in DI compliance or DI academic advising.
• Experience using NCAA Apps and Teamworks compliance software.
• Familiarity with university academic policies and Banner.
• Experience conducting internal audits or self-assessments related to NCAA compliance.

Required Certifications or licensure:

• FTE: 1.0 FTE (40 hours per week)
• Months Per Year: 12 Months
• Work Days: Monday - Friday with occasional weekends
• Work Hours: 8am - 5pm with occasional evenings
• Type of Position: Permanent
• Position Number: 7661
• Job Posting Date: 01/27/2026
• Posting Close Date: 02/28/2026
• Number of Openings: Single Incumbent

PLEASE NOTE: This posting will close at 11:59PM (Eastern time) on the posted closing date. To receive full consideration, please ensure you have fully completed the entire application, including the Work History section before you apply. Applications must be submitted through the online application system to be considered. This position is being recruited at the Journey level. If no applicants apply who meet the required competency and training & experience requirements, management may consider other applicants.

Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market…