Job description

Why Rensselaer?

Our dynamic global community of changemakers includes some of the world’s leading researchers, students, alumni, and faculty who ask the important questions and devise the scientific and technological innovations that make the world a better place for all of humanity. Nestled on a beautiful 275-acre campus in upstate NY, Rensselaer is home to five schools, 32 research centers, three makerspaces, an observatory, and one of the world’s fastest supercomputers.

Athletics play a key role in the student experience at Rensselaer. Over 80% of our students take part in intramurals, club sports, or intercollegiate programs. Since 1883, Rensselaer has built a legacy of achievement in athletics, led by student-athletes who excel both on and off the field. “The Engineers” represent Rensselaer in 23 intercollegiate sports, which include a Division I women’s ice hockey team, Division 1 men’s ice hockey team, and 21 Division III teams. Our athletes compete in leagues that include many of the nation’s top universities. Students can choose from 12 men’s sports or 11 women’s sports. Our athletics staff guide students in a positive culture as professional educators, mentors, volunteers, and teammates.

To apply please visit: https://careers.rpi.edu/en-us/job/493806/athletics-compliance-specialist

Job Summary

The Athletics Compliance Specialist reports to the Vice President for Student Life and is responsible for ensuring the athletic programs at Rensselaer are in compliance with NCAA, ECAC Hockey, Liberty League, university, and federal rules, regulations and practices. The compliance specialist strives to prevent violations of applicable athletic rules and regulations through continuous education.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• 5 years direct experience working with athletics compliance
• Experience investigating violations of NCAA, ECAC Hockey, and/or Liberty League rules and regulations

Relevant combinations of education, training and experience may be considered.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of NCAA, ECAC Hockey and Liberty League rules
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion
• Requires demonstrated oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated planning, organizing and effective time management skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet established goals and objectives
• Ability to anticipate and solve problems
• Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends

Shift

Business Hours with weekends or evenings required from time to time.

COVID-19 Pandemic Protocols

Rensselaer requires all faculty and staff to be vaccinated (and boosted when eligible) against COVID-19. Requests for exemptions for medical or religious reasons will be evaluated on a case by case basis. For more information, please see Home Page | COVID-19 Policy (rpi.edu)

We welcome candidates who will bring diverse cultural, ethnic, national and international perspectives to Rensselaer’s work and campus communities.

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity, Race/Gender/Veterans/Disability Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

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