College Athletics Compliance Officer

Also called: NCAA compliance coordinator, NIL compliance director

Makes sure a college's athletes and coaches follow NCAA rules on recruiting, eligibility, and name-image-likeness deals.

A day in the life

Compliance officers review recruiting calls, check academic eligibility, approve NIL deals, educate coaches, and investigate violations. NIL and revenue-sharing changes have made this booming.

Pay over a career

Starting

$45k

Typical

$70k

High

$130k

Estimate.

Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.

Training

Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 5 years after high school. Bachelor's; master's in sports management or a law degree common.

Ways in: 4-year college, Graduate school. Training cost: $15k – $60k.

Majors to look at: Sports Management, Pre-Law.

Outlook

Growing faster than average. NIL and athlete-pay changes are expanding these roles.

Will it last? Our AI estimate

Low risk in 5 years, medium in 10. AI flags rule violations and reviews NIL contracts; investigations and educating coaches stay human as rules change.

Start now, in high school

Classes: AP Government, Business, PE or sports management.

• Manage or keep stats for a school team
• Join Mock Trial
• Volunteer for your state high school athletic association event

Official data: O*NET occupation 13-1041.

More Higher Ed Administration & Student Affairs careers

• College or University President
• Provost / Academic Dean
• College Athletic Director
• College Head Coach
• Dean of Admissions / VP of Enrollment
• University Major Gifts Officer
• University Registrar
• Title IX Coordinator
• Institutional Research Analyst
• Disability Services Coordinator
• College Career Counselor
• College Admissions Counselor
• Academic Advisor
• Financial Aid Counselor
• Residence Life Coordinator
• Student Activities Coordinator
• University Bursar
• Student Conduct Officer
• TRIO Program Coordinator
• Alumni Relations Director
• Seasonal Admissions Application Reader
• University Chief Information Officer
• Dean of Students (College)
• Orientation & First-Year Programs Coordinator

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