Eastern Michigan Athletics
Jakobsze Named EMU Associate Athletics Director of Compliance
10/28/2013 3:56:00 PM | Compliance
He joins the staff after working at the University of Nebraska Omaha
YPSILANTI, Mich. (EMUEagles.com) — Matt Jakobsze, the Assistant Athletics Director for Compliance at the University of Nebraska Omaha, has been named the Associate Athletics Director of Compliance at Eastern Michigan University, Vice President and Director of Athletics Heather Lyke announced today, Oct. 28.
"I am honored to have been selected for this important position, and I want to thank Heather Lyke for this tremendous opportunity. I look forward to working with President Martin, and the Eastern Michigan University administration, coaches, student-athletes, and community to uphold the integrity of the University."
The 27-year-old Jakobsze (pronounced JAY-cub-zee) joined the Omaha Athletic Department in February of 2012. His day-to-day duties included managing all aspects the Athletic Department's compliance program, and serving as the primary liaison for coaches, student-athletes, boosters, and the university community. In this role, Jakobsze acted as the primary administrator for all educational outreach efforts, coordinates the department's financial aid program, and oversaw recruiting, and playing seasons.
In addition, Jakobsze oversaw the eligibility processing of student-athletes, and coordinated interactions between coaches, current and prospective student-athletes, the Summit League, and the NCAA. Jakobsze also supervised the athletic compliance office internship programs.
As the Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance for Omaha's Division I transitioning Athletic Department, Jakobsze oversaw the second year of the University's NCAA Division I Reclassification process. Jakobsze also served on the Athletic Director's Executive Staff, assisted in drafting the National College Hockey Conference's Bylaws, responded to multiple compliance reviews, and coordinated a Title IX review.
Jakobsze joined the Omaha Athletic Department after serving as the Compliance Coordinator at Mid-American Conference member Northern Illinois University. While at NIU, Jakobsze served as the primary liaison for monitoring daily operations for eligibility, recruiting, personnel, and education. In addition, he supported the Assistant Athletics Director of Compliance and Student Services in monitoring the daily operations of financial aid, legislation, and playing seasons, and assisted student-athletes' personal growth through the CHAMPS/Life Skills Program.
Prior to serving as the Compliance Coordinator at NIU, Jakobsze started the Huskie Athletic Compliance Office's externship program while attending Northern Illinois University's College of Law.
A 2008 graduate of Dominican University in River Forest, Ill., Jakobsze majored in psychology and political science. While at Dominican, Jakobsze captained the men's soccer team, and led the Stars to the Elite Eight of the NCAA Tournament in 2006 and the Sweet 16 in 2007.
In 2011, Jakobsze received his Juris Doctor cum laude from Northern Illinois University's College of Law. While at NIU, Jakobsze was a Lead Articles Editor of the Northern Illinois University Law Review, President of the College of Law's Sports & Entertainment Law Society, and represented NIU in the Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition.
In addition to serving on the Communications Committee of the National Association for Athletics Compliance (NAAC), Jakobsze is licensed to practice law in the state of Illinois.
"I am honored to have been selected for this important position, and I want to thank Heather Lyke for this tremendous opportunity. I look forward to working with President Martin, and the Eastern Michigan University administration, coaches, student-athletes, and community to uphold the integrity of the University."
The 27-year-old Jakobsze (pronounced JAY-cub-zee) joined the Omaha Athletic Department in February of 2012. His day-to-day duties included managing all aspects the Athletic Department's compliance program, and serving as the primary liaison for coaches, student-athletes, boosters, and the university community. In this role, Jakobsze acted as the primary administrator for all educational outreach efforts, coordinates the department's financial aid program, and oversaw recruiting, and playing seasons.
In addition, Jakobsze oversaw the eligibility processing of student-athletes, and coordinated interactions between coaches, current and prospective student-athletes, the Summit League, and the NCAA. Jakobsze also supervised the athletic compliance office internship programs.
As the Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance for Omaha's Division I transitioning Athletic Department, Jakobsze oversaw the second year of the University's NCAA Division I Reclassification process. Jakobsze also served on the Athletic Director's Executive Staff, assisted in drafting the National College Hockey Conference's Bylaws, responded to multiple compliance reviews, and coordinated a Title IX review.
Jakobsze joined the Omaha Athletic Department after serving as the Compliance Coordinator at Mid-American Conference member Northern Illinois University. While at NIU, Jakobsze served as the primary liaison for monitoring daily operations for eligibility, recruiting, personnel, and education. In addition, he supported the Assistant Athletics Director of Compliance and Student Services in monitoring the daily operations of financial aid, legislation, and playing seasons, and assisted student-athletes' personal growth through the CHAMPS/Life Skills Program.
Prior to serving as the Compliance Coordinator at NIU, Jakobsze started the Huskie Athletic Compliance Office's externship program while attending Northern Illinois University's College of Law.
A 2008 graduate of Dominican University in River Forest, Ill., Jakobsze majored in psychology and political science. While at Dominican, Jakobsze captained the men's soccer team, and led the Stars to the Elite Eight of the NCAA Tournament in 2006 and the Sweet 16 in 2007.
In 2011, Jakobsze received his Juris Doctor cum laude from Northern Illinois University's College of Law. While at NIU, Jakobsze was a Lead Articles Editor of the Northern Illinois University Law Review, President of the College of Law's Sports & Entertainment Law Society, and represented NIU in the Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition.
In addition to serving on the Communications Committee of the National Association for Athletics Compliance (NAAC), Jakobsze is licensed to practice law in the state of Illinois.
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