Athletics Compliance Director Senior

Job Title
Athletics Compliance Director Senior

Requisition Number
RE54532

Working Title
Senior Director, Athletic Compliance

Department Name
12D00:UKAA - Administrative Support

Work Location
Lexington, KY

Grade Level
46

Salary Range
$52,021-85,800/year

Type of Position
Staff

Position Time Status
Full-Time

Required Education

BA

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https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies

Required Related Experience

3 yrs

Required License/Registration/Certification

None

Physical Requirements

To be able to lift, push, pull objects up to 10 lbs.

Shift

Monday-Friday; 8:00 am – 5:00 pm.

Job Summary

This position is responsible for ensuring all monitoring systems are in place and operated as outlined in the UK Athletic Compliance Policies & Procedures, and in accordance with NCAA, SEC & University rules and regulations. Monitoring is a pillar of Athletic Compliance and the ability to effectively monitor areas of compliance, specifically playing and practice seasons, coach and staff personnel and drug testing, is a necessity to an athletic compliance unit and the ability to avoid an NCAA Failure to Monitor charge (one of the highest Level I violations). The Athletic Compliance Director will also provide interpretative assistance in areas of playing & practice seasons and personnel to coaches and staff, as well as conducting the NCAA & UK Drug Testing & Education program.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Compliance Assistant, JumpForward Software, TeamWorks/ARMS, Software, Excel, MS Word

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No

Preferred Education/Experience

Deadline to Apply
06/03/2026

Our University Community

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Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.