Assistant Director of Academic and Membership Affairs

Provide exceptional service to the Association as a team member within academic and membership affairs. Duties may include but are not limited to serving as a member of the Division I academic team and/or rules bylaw team and supporting the governance structure. Other duties may be assigned based on the candidate’s qualifications and interests.

Job Responsibilities 

• Serve as a member of the Division I bylaw team.
• As a member of the Division I bylaw team, assist the membership, staff and other interested individuals and organizations in understanding NCAA Division I legislation and interpretations as well as through the conference contact program, committee support, written correspondence and in-person presentations (e.g., regional rules seminars, conference meetings).
• Process Division I legislative relief waivers and assist member institutions in the waiver process.
• Assist with Division I educational initiatives (e.g., online educational resource center, Division I University, regional compliance seminars and other educational materials).
• Provide legislative support through drafting legislative proposals and associated legislative publications (e.g., question and answer documents), including collaboration with conference sponsors.
• Represent the NCAA and AMA through presentations of educational materials at various staff, Association, conference and professional organization’s seminars, workshops and meetings.
• Assist with special projects that impact/involve AMA and each divisional governance structure.
• Other duties may be assigned, depending on the candidate selected.

Job Requirements    

• Bachelor's or advanced degree preferred.
• Two years of full-time professional experience in intercollegiate athletics, higher education administrator or the legal profession required.
• Preferred demonstrated working knowledge of NCAA rules.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills essential, including demonstrated ability to deliver presentations to a variety of audiences.
• Well-developed analytical reasoning and research skills.
• Ability to identify, understand, articulate, and advocate (orally and in writing) multiple perspectives on an issue is essential.
• Experience in an environment that applies principles of business performance management preferred.
• Computer knowledge required.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills required.
• Experience handling confidential and sensitive materials required.
• Estimated Travel Required <20%.
• This position will be based out of the national office in Indianapolis, Indiana. Current work environment is hybrid; 3 days in the office and 2 days are remote.

Key Competencies

Effective Communication| Can exchange ideas, thoughts, opinions, knowledge, and data so that the message is understood with clarity and purpose.
Teamwork| Can effectively work together with other people and collaborate to achieve a common goal or to complete a task in the most effective and efficient way.
Attention to Detail| Allocates cognitive resources to achieve thoroughness and accuracy when accomplishing tasks, no matter how small or large.
Critical Thinking| Ability to examine issues and ideas and to identify good and bad reasoning in a variety of fields with differing assumptions, contents, and methods.
Problem Solving| Identifies and analyzes problems; weighs relevance and accuracy of information; generates and evaluates alternative solutions; makes recommendations.

Core Values         

LEADERSHIP| We actively listen and continually strive to provide vital solutions, counsel and advocacy for student-athletes and intercollegiate athletics.
INCLUSION| We seek and incorporate different perspectives and experiences to drive innovation and impact.
COMMUNICATION| We commit to an environment of openness to build trust and make timely decisions.
COLLABORATION| We work together, based on mutual respect, to lead and serve our stakeholders.
ACCOUNTABILITY| We take ownership for our actions and results to add value every day.