Position Summary

The Assistant Athletic Director of Compliance assists with leading the day-to-day operations of the Athletics Compliance Office, including rules education, interpretations, monitoring, enforcement, waivers, and eligibility. This position serves as a key compliance resource for coaches, student-athletes, staff, and university constituents while supervising and developing compliance staff and interns. 

Key Responsibilities:

• General Duties
• Supervise the day-to-day operations of the Athletics Compliance Office and internship program, including leading staff meetings, conducting evaluations, and supporting staff development.
• Participate in strategic planning; develop and update compliance policies, procedures, and the Compliance Policies and Procedures Manual; and represent the Compliance Office at campus, athletic, and community events.

• Compliance Education
• Lead and coordinate rules education for coaches, staff, student-athletes, administrators, and other university constituents, including monitoring regulatory changes and providing timely training.
• Develop and present educational materials for meetings, onboarding, preseason programs, websites, social media, student-athletes, representatives of athletics interests, and community partners.

• Compliance Monitoring and Enforcement
• Serve as the primary compliance liaison for Football, Men’s Basketball, and Women’s Basketball while providing rules interpretations and overseeing compliance monitoring systems, including complimentary admissions and Teamworks.
• Develop and maintain audit, monitoring, allegation, and self-reporting systems; identify and research potential violations; and assist with preparing self-reports.

• Waivers and Eligibility
• Oversee the preparation and submission of NCAA and conference waivers and coordinate eligibility clearances and certifications for transfer and incoming student-athletes.
• Review NCAA, conference, CSU, and SDSU forms for eligibility concerns and maintain current waiver and eligibility databases.

What We are Looking For:

• Bachelor’s degree and four years of full-time experience working in NCAA compliance.
• Experience providing NCAA rules interpretations and presenting educational sessions.
• Thorough knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations and experience with compliance monitoring systems.
• Strong written and oral communication, analytical, organizational, and critical-thinking skills.
• Ability to explain complex regulations to diverse audiences and foster a culture of compliance.
• Experience with NCAA LSDBi, RSRO, ACS, Microsoft Office, and related compliance technologies.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and work effectively with student-athletes, coaches, staff, and campus partners.
• A master’s or juris doctorate degree and NCAA Division I or FBS compliance experience are preferred.

Why Join Us?

• Support the success and well-being of approximately 550 student-athletes across 18 intercollegiate sports.
• Join a collaborative Athletics Compliance Office committed to education, interpretation, oversight, and enforcement.
• Contribute to the integrity and success of a nationally competitive NCAA Division I athletics program.
• Enjoy an opportunity to lead compliance initiatives, develop staff, and make a meaningful impact across the university.

As part of the California State University (CSU) system, San Diego State University helps power one of the largest and most impactful public university systems in the nation. See what it’s like to work at the CSU—watch our video and imagine your future here: Working at the CSU.

Position Information

• This is a full-time, at-will role, offering comprehensive benefits. 
• Position is designated exempt under FLSA and is not eligible for overtime compensation. 
• Standard SDSU work hours are Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., but may vary based on operational needs.
• The individual hired into this role will work on campus at SDSU in San Diego.

Department Summary

The Department of Athletics, utilizing the services of over 150 employees, is responsible for the intercollegiate athletics program at San Diego State University.  Currently, there are 18 sport programs, approximately 550 student-athletes, and 17 offices in the department.  The offices include the following:  The Aztec Club/Development, Administration, Athletic Medicine, Business Office, Compliance, External Corporate Sales, Equipment, Event Management/Facilities and Operations, Human Resources, Information Technology, Marketing, Media Relations, Strength and Conditioning, Student-Athlete Academic Support Services, Ticket Office, and Video.

The Compliance Office’s mission is based on four pillars:  Education, Interpretation, Enforcement, and Oversight.

• Education - Foster a culture and commitment to compliance by ensuring coaches, student-athletes, Athletics Department staff and university constituents have a clear understanding of the rules.  Utilize a variety of methods and make learning the rules a positive experience.  Ultimately, each person is responsible for adherence to the rules.
• Interpretation - Assist constituents (student-athletes, coaches, Athletics Department staff, University staff, and representatives of athletics interests) in accomplishing their goals within the rules.  Determine permissible activities utilizing resources including NCAA and conference manuals, interpretations and case precedent as well as contacts at the conference and NCAA offices.  Maintain an open door/open access policy whereby coaches, staff, and other constituents are able to seek rules interpretations from the Compliance Office before they act. 
• Oversight – Establish and maintain comprehensive systems to protect and assist coaches, student-athletes, the Athletics Department, and the University in following the rules.  Monitor the systems and those who use them. Continually evaluate and seek to improve efficacy of systems. 
• Enforcement - Create an environment where allegations, investigations, and self-reports can be processed in a prompt fashion and comfortably discussed in a confidential manner.  Review facts to determine whether a violation occurred, review precedent to determine the appropriate penalties to impose, and self-report all violations to appropriate constituencies. 

For more information regarding the Athletics department, click here.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree. 
• Four years of full-time experience working in NCAA compliance (at an NCAA member institution, conference office, or the NCAA national office). 
• Experience with providing NCAA rules interpretations and presenting education sessions.

Key Qualifications

• Analytical experience as it relates to legislative rules interpretation.
• Experience with written correspondence, letters, and memos.
• Experience with NCAA LSDBi and RSRO systems.
• Experience with ACS recruiting software system.              
• Experience with filming and editing rules education videos.
• Experience using various methods of social media as a compliance tool.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Outlook

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s or juris doctorate degree. 
• Three or more years of experience working in NCAA Division 1 compliance (at an NCAA member institution). 
• Experience working at an NCAA Division I-FBS institution.

Licenses/Certifications Required

• Valid California Driver’s License or the ability to obtain one within 30 days of hire.

Compensation and Benefits

At San Diego State University, we value our team members and offer a competitive salary that reflects your qualifications and experience. But that’s just the beginning! Our exceptional benefits package is designed to support your well-being and work-life balance:

• Generous Leave Benefits: Enjoy 15 paid holidays, 24 vacation days, and 12 sick days per year.
• Retirement Security: Benefit from a CalPERS defined benefit pension plan, with reciprocity with the UC Retirement Plan, plus retiree healthcare benefits.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Access a variety of health, dental, and vision plans at no or low cost to you.
• Educational Opportunities: Take advantage of the California State University system fee reduction program for yourself or a qualified dependent.
• Voluntary Benefits: Opt into additional benefits like Auto & Home Insurance, Life and Disability Insurances, a Legal Plan, Pet Insurance, and the ScholarShare 529 Plan for college savings.

The expected hiring salary for this position ranges from $80,000 to $90,924 annually.

SDSU Values

At SDSU, our diversity gives us power and benefits every single member of our community.  Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, SDSU provides equal opportunity for all in education and employment.  We encourage all members of our community to purposefully learn from one another through open and respectful dialogue and responsible engagement. We strongly preserve the right to free expression and encourage difficult conversations that help lead to improved individual and community learning and cohesion.

Principles of Community

At San Diego State University, we are a community of diverse individuals who have and represent many perspectives, beliefs, and identities. This diversity lends our community strength, and we commit to creating and sustaining an inclusive and intellectually vibrant environment that benefits all members of our university. 

SDSU’s Principles of Community is an aspirational statement that is intended to evolve over time. The statement reflects the ideals we are encouraged to uphold in our interactions with one another. 

Equal Opportunity and Excellence in Education and Employment

All university programs and activities are open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, San Diego State University (SDSU) provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring that every student and employee has access to the resources and support they need to thrive and succeed in a university environment and in their communities. SDSU complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California’s Proposition 209 (Art. I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws, and CSU’s Nondiscrimination Policy. We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all university programs, policies, and practices. 

SDSU is a diverse community of individuals who represent many perspectives, beliefs and identities, committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and intellectually vibrant environment. We cultivate a culture of open dialogue, mutual respect, and belonging to support educational excellence and student success. Through academic programs, student organizations and activities, faculty initiatives, and community partnerships, we encourage meaningful engagement with diverse perspectives. As a higher education institution, we are dedicated to advancing knowledge and empowering individuals to reach their full potential by prioritizing inclusive curriculum development, faculty and staff training, student mentorship, and comprehensive support programs. At SDSU, excellence is built on merit, talent, diversity, accessibility, and equal opportunity for all.

Supplemental Information

Apply by October 25, 2026 to ensure full consideration. Applications submitted after this date will be reviewed on an as-needed basis, and the position will remain open until filled.

The person holding this position is considered a ‘mandated reporter’ under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment. 

San Diego State University is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions (e.g., H-1B visa). Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Offers of employment are contingent upon the presentation of documents that demonstrate a person's identity and authorization to work in the United States, which are consistent with the provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act. 

Education Code 89521 Requirements: Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended.  Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant’s current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. SDSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current SDSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

SDSU is a smoke-free campus. For more information, please click here.

Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who request an accommodation by contacting Pang Thao at pythao@sdsu.edu.