Working Title: Assistant Director of Compliance

State Role Title: Education Support Specialist III

Position Type: Full-time Staff (Classified)

Position Status: Full-Time

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt: Eligible for Overtime

College/Division: Intercollegiate Athletics

Department: 300022 - Intercollegiate Athletics Adm

Pay Rate: Maximum Starting

Specify Range or Amount: $45,000

Is this a JMU only position? No

Is this a grant-funded position? No

Is this a Conflict of Interest designated position? No

Beginning Review Date: 11/21/2024

About JMU:

James Madison University is a publicly funded university with a beautiful campus and a supportive community that is committed to preparing students for the future. The university offers excellent comprehensive benefits which include paid vacation, sick, parental, and community service leave in addition to 19 paid holidays a year; affordable health insurance; retirement through the Virginia Retirement System. We also offer a work-life balance and integration program, Balanced Dukes, that is designed to support the overall wellbeing of our employees and a Tuition Waiver Program that allows employees to have tuition waived for undergraduate and graduate level courses taken at JMU.

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General Information:

James Madison University Athletics, a Division I member of the NCAA and Sun Belt, is seeking an Assistant Director of Compliance which will be the person primarily responsible for monitoring and assisting in financial aid and awards and benefits for intercollegiate athletics.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Duties include but are not limited to: Monitoring financial aid for all 18 Division I sports programs. This position will serve as a liaison to the University Business Office, Financial Aid Office, Card Services, and Bookstore. Maintain accurate squad lists and work with coaches on financial aid projections. Coordinate the distribution and renewals of financial aid agreements while also communicating any cancellations or reductions to the financial aid office. Create and develop policies and procedures specific to financial aid. Monitor awards and benefits and track participation (seasons of competition). Assist with on campus recruiting activities and the coordination and logistics of meetings conducted by the compliance office.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Fluency working in a Windows-based environment using Microsoft Office, with demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Teams
• Attention to detail is required with a preference for candidates that have experience with data entry
• Demonstrated ability to function in a complex and constantly changing environment
• Ability to independently review and interpret NCAA rules to determine the best course of action JMU can take to remain in compliance
  
  

Additional Considerations:

• Experience working with institutional financial aid
• Proven experience in calculating scholarship equivalencies
• Experience working with budgets or general accounting
• Experience working with Teamworks or Compliance Assistant
  
  
  

Additional Posting Information:

Conditions of Employment:  

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.

E-Verify Notice: After accepting employment, new hires are required to complete an I-9 form and present documentation of their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. James Madison University uses the E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.

EEO Statement:

James Madison University is committed to creating and supporting a diverse and inclusive work and educational community that is free of all forms of discrimination. This institution does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or veteran status.

We promote access, inclusion and diversity for all students, faculty, staff, constituents and programs, believing that these qualities are foundational components of an outstanding education in keeping with our mission. The university is interested in candidates whose experience and qualifications support an ongoing commitment to this core quality.

Anyone having questions concerning discrimination should contact the Office for Equal Opportunity: (540) 568-6991.

Reasonable Accommodation:

If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance searching or applying for jobs please contact us at (540) 568-3597 or jobs@jmu.edu. You may also visit the JMU Human Resource Office, located at 752 Ott Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22807 and we will be happy to assist you.