Assoc Director of Athletics for Compliance

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Working Title:

Assoc Director of Athletics for Compliance

Institution:

Bemidji State University

Classification Title:

MSUAASF Range D

Bargaining Unit / Union:

211: Minnesota State University Association of Administrative Service Faculty

City:

Bemidji

Flsa:

Job Exempt

Full Time / Part Time:

Full time

Employment Condition:

Unclassified - Unlimited Academic

Salary Range:

Job Description

Bemidji State University (BSU) invites applicants to join our team as the Associate Director of Athletics for Compliance. The Associate Director will collaborate with the Athletic Director in the management of departmental National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC), Central Collegiate Hockey Association (CCHA), and Western Collegiate Hockey Association (WCHA) compliance, scholarship budgeting, support services, personnel management, and conference representation. Primarily, this position will manage NCAA Division I and II compliance operations while monitoring and enforcing NCAA, NSIC, CCHA, and WCHA rules and policies, student welfare programs, student progress toward degree, gender equity, and Title IX.

Responsibilities of the Associate Director of Athletics for Compliance include:

• Monitoring all aspects of NCAA compliance. (65%)
• Maintaining effective liaison with members of the University community in order to accomplish the goals of the department within University regulations, including the coordination and oversight of the University Compliance Committee. (20%)
• Representing the department at selected conferences. (10%)
• Maintaining department compliance data and records in various software systems (ARMS, Compliance Assistant, etc.).
• Managing ARMS software for the tracking of NCAA compliance including CARA logs, compliance forms, unofficial and official visits, recruiting, etc.
• Administering NLI program, including production/tracking athletic aid agreements.
• Interpreting NCAA rules for coaches, student-athletes and parents as needed.
• Creating, researching, and submitting all student-athlete waivers such as Student-Athlete Reinstatement, Progress Toward Degree, Initial Eligibility, and Legislative Relief.
• Assisting with NCAA reporting, waivers, violations, etc. Assisting Financial Aid office with scholarship budgeting, awarding of institutional and endowed scholarships, and monitoring equivalencies while serving as the athletic department liaison to the office.
• Maintaining department scholarship allocation records of the athletic department budgets.
• Managing data collection and accurate submission of conference and NCAA forms and reports.
• Developing a comprehensive and continuing NCAA rules education program.
• Assisting with updating relevant portions of department policies and procedures manual, as well as the student-athlete handbook.
• Providing supervision and management for the internal and some external operations and programs of the Intercollegiate Athletic Department, including personnel management.
• Assisting with the initiation and coordination of policies to achieve full compliance with gender-equity and Title IX, including participation on the University Title IX committee and potentially serve as Athletics Title IX deputy.
• Serving as the primary point of contact for student conduct issues and overseeing student-athlete code of conduct processes.
• Attending athletic contests to establish rapport with student-athletes outside of office setting.
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics. (5%)
• Depends on Qualifications; Range D ($54,344 - $116,608)

Salary Range:

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in a related field and two (2) years of experience in NCAA Intercollegiate Athletics compliance OR three (3) years of professional experience in a related field OR an equivalent combination of post-secondary training, education and/or professional experience.
• Experience in intercollegiate athletics with demonstrated understanding of NCAA compliance, budget management, recruitment of student-athletes, equity in athletics, etc.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of NCAA and conference rules with ability to thoughtfully assess facts and apply applicable rules to assist coaches, student-athletes, and administrators in a timely manner.
• Computer skills for word processing, database management and spreadsheets. Must have familiarity with NCAA Apps including RSRO, LSDBi, National Letter of Intent (NLI), Compliance Assistant, Academic Portal, and Eligibility Center applications. Preferred familiarity with ARMS compliance software and D2L.
• Demonstrated abilities to supervise and manage staff. Must have strong verbal and written communication skills, as well as interpersonal and organizational skills. Ability to write correspondence in a professional manner. Ability to effectively present information in both one-on-one situations and small group situations to students, parents, faculty, and staff.
• Must be able to manage a fast-paced, high volume office environment in support of 15 intercollegiate sports at both the Division I and Division II levels.
• A demonstrated commitment to the principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism.

Preferred Qualification

• Master’s degree from an accredited institution in a related field or juris doctor degree.
• Five (5) years of experience in NCAA Intercollegiate Athletics compliance or a combination of advanced degree and experience.

Working Conditions

• Overnight travel will be required in order to attend NSIC meetings, NCAA National Convention and other professional opportunities. Occasional overnight travel will be required for administrative representation at post-season events for our teams.
• Night and weekend hours will be expected. Some light lifting for games management may be required to assist with game promotions and set-up.

Physical Effort

• Must be able to lift and carry equipment and materials up to 20 pounds.

Other Requirements

• All applicants must be able to lawfully accept employment in the United States at the time of an offer of employment.
• Employment for this position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement for the Minnesota State University Associate of Administrative and Service Faculty (MSUAASF) – see agreement.
• In accordance with the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities (MinnState) Vehicle Fleet Safety Program, faculty and staff driving on college/university business, who use a rental or state vehicle, shall be required to complete a vehicle Use Agreement form and conform to MinnState’s vehicle use criteria and consent to a motor vehicle records check.
• BSU is a tobacco free workplace (see policy).

A complete application will include the following attachments:

• Cover letter, which addresses the required qualifications and your specific interest in working at BSU.
• Resume / Curriculum Vitae.
• Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)

Full-time / Probationary / Exempt / Monday-Friday, schedule requires flexibility with night and weekend hours along with occasional travel. 

Telework (Yes/No)

Telework currently not available for this position.

Inquiries About The Position:

• Britt Lauritsen, Athletic Director
• Phone: (218) 755-4022
• Email: brittany.lauritsen@bemidjistate.edu

If you have general questions about this posting or submitting an application, contact Mary Miller at mary.miller@bemidjistate.edu

About

University / Community

Why Bemidji:

It’s more than a job. It’s an opportunity for the extraordinary.

On the idyllic shores of Lake Bemidji, cradled among the limitless natural beauty of the North Woods and neighbored by Minnesota’s three largest Indigenous nations, Bemidji State University offers opportunities for the extraordinary.

Bemidji State University has been ranked as one of the top 30 public institutions in the Midwest region by U.S. News & World Report each year since 2019. BSU offers its diverse student body a comprehensive spectrum of opportunities with nearly 120 undergraduate degrees and emphasis areas in more than 50 areas of study, 14 pre-professional programs, and 14 graduate programs and certificates.

As Bemidji State continues its second century of service, our vision is simple: we educate people to lead inspired lives. To achieve this, BSU centers diversity, equity and inclusion as a core value and strives to create a campus culture in which all members are free to be their authentic selves. BSU also proactively engages with Indigenous communities in northern Minnesota and nationwide toward its goal of becoming a destination university.

BSU is a member of the Minnesota State system of colleges and universities, the third-largest system of higher education institutions in the United States. It shares a unique alignment with Northwest Technical College, with administration and student services generally having dual responsibilities to serve both campuses. Through this alignment, NTC students can take advantage of services, support, activities, and opportunities at BSU that expand and enhance their college experience — such as full access to BSU’s library and the ability to live in BSU’s on-campus resident housing.

For the first time, a joint strategic planning process will guide the future directions for both institutions. The schools are pursuing four shared strategic priorities: student success, the Nisidotaading initiative, northern distinction, and telling our story. These priorities will serve as the foundations for master planning processes for facilities, academic programs, fundraising, information technology, intercollegiate athletics, and diversity, equity, and inclusion, among others.

The Nisidotaading initiative — named for an Ojibwe phrase meaning “building mutual understanding” — is creating a statewide center of excellence. It will develop communities of practice meant to help Minnesota State colleges and universities better educate their campus communities on historical trauma and lived experiences of their Indigenous populations, and how to most effectively guide Indigenous students toward their educational goals. In addition, BSU is the first university in the United States to expose all of its students to a course on Indigenous people before graduation.

Bemidji State University acknowledges that it is located on land and water that is the current and ancestral homeland of the Ojibwe and Dakota. We acknowledge the painful history of genocide, forced assimilation, and efforts to alienate the Indigenous inhabitants from their territory here. We honor and respect the many diverse Indigenous peoples still connected to this land, retained tribal sovereignty, treaty rights, and cultural resilience. Indigenous people are spiritual and physical caretakers of this land to which we all belong. Bemidji State University respects these sacred lands, stands with the community members from these Nations, and will fight injustice in all its forms.

At Minnesota State, the work we do is more than just a job. In their pursuit of purpose, connection, and growth, our employees play a critical role on our campuses. They develop policies, provide essential services, and work to improve the well-being and quality of life for our students and for all Minnesotans. Minnesota State is committed to equity and inclusion, and we invest in our employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities. Unlock your potential through possibility.

The City of Bemidji

Bemidji State University and Northwest Technical College lie amid the lakes and forests of northern Minnesota. Bemidji State occupies a wooded campus along the western shore of Lake Bemidji while Northwest Technical College lies just three miles east, near Bemidji’s robust industrial district. 

The city sits between Minnesota’s three largest American Indian tribal nations: the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe, the Red Lake Nation and the White Earth Nation. When settling the Bemidji area in 1750, the Ojibwe people named the lake Bemidjigamaag, which means “a lake with crossing waters” as the Mississippi River flows in from the south and exits on the east. Today, a city proper with a population of around 15,000 serves as a regional economic and cultural hub for about 100,000 Minnesotans.

Located just minutes away from a thriving downtown Bemidji, both the BSU and NTC campus communities have convenient access to affordable restaurants, fine-dining experiences, cozy coffee shops, grocery stores — including a natural foods co-op — city parks, and nearly unlimited outdoor recreational opportunities. Small, locally-owned shops and art sculptures line Bemidji's downtown streets, while national chains are also found in and around the area. The historic Paul Bunyan Playhouse has a calendar of classic shows, restaurants offer weekly live music performances, the First Friday Art Walk provides a tour of new monthly art exhibits, and annual festivals bring the community together throughout the year. 

Additionally, the North Woods setting means students, staff, and faculty have a variety of activities available at their fingertips year-round. With more than 400 lakes — and a 240-acre research forest owned by BSU — within 25 miles of the city, there is easy access to kayaking, canoeing, swimming, boating, paddle boarding, hunting, hiking, biking, foraging, fishing, and more. An expansive network of multi-use trail systems is available for running, cross-country skiing, single-track or fat-tire biking, and skijoring. Further, downhill skiing, snowboarding, and tubing lie just north of Bemidji at the Buena Vista Ski Area.

Bemidji is also near two of Minnesota’s 66 state parks: Lake Bemidji State Park, which sits along Lake Bemidji’s northern shore, and Itasca State Park, home to the majestic Mississippi River Headwaters. Both parks are popular recreational and camping destinations where locals and tourists gather for sailing, swimming, and fishing during the summer months, and skating, hockey, curling, and—yes—more fishing in the winter. 

Of course, no tour of Bemidji is complete without a visit to — and a selfie with — its two most famous residents: the iconic statues of Paul Bunyan and his trusty companion, Babe the Blue Ox. The famed duo, which has greeted visitors to Bemidji since 1937, is on the National Register of Historic Places and was once ranked by Kodak as the second most-photographed statue in America.

For further information About BSU visit our website at http://www.bemidjistate.edu.

Review a "special report on how this former lumber town has rebuilt itself as a high-speed, regional center of enterprise" at Bemidji 2.0

Other Resources:

• Visit Bemidji – https://www.visitbemidji.com/
• 218 Relocate / Greater Bemidji – https://www.218relocate.com/
• Bemidji Area Chamber of Commerce – https://www.bemidji.org/ 
• Explore Minnesota – https://www.exploreminnesota.com/article/top-things-to-do-bemidji

Statement Of Notice

Bemidji State University prohibits discrimination and sexual violence of any kind. Contact the Title IX Coordinator if you have concerns regarding discrimination and/or sexual violence.

Per Minnesota State System Procedure 1B.3.1, all universities and colleges must provide contact information of their Title IX Coordinator.

• Megan Zothman, Campus Human Resources Officer & Title IX Coordinator
• Email: TitleIX@bemidjistate.edu or Megan.Zothman@BemidjiState.edu
• Phone: (218) 755-2502
• 1500 Birchmont Drive NE, Deputy Hall, Room 335, Bemidji, MN 56601

Bemidji State University is an Affirmative Action Equal Opportunity Employer and Educator.  This document is available in alternative formats to individuals with disabilities. Consumers with hearing or speech disabilities may contact us via their preferred Telecommunications Relay Service.

Benefits Information:

At Minnesota State, we have a GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! Our generous benefits include 11 paid Holidays, Vacation Time, Sick Time, six weeks of Paid Parental Leave, low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500), a Pension Plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options, pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, as well as professional development and a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents, etc.  We promote the health and well-being of our employees and take work/life balance seriously.

Desired Start Date:

01-26-2026

Position End Date:

Open Date:

09-29-2025

Close Date:

10-29-2025

Posting Contact Name:

Teresa Kay Vincent Hanson

Posting Contact Email:

teresa.hanson@bemidjistate.edu