Taurian C. Houston
Senior Associate AD/Compliance & Administration at Rice University- Claim this Profile
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Experience
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Rice University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Associate AD/Compliance & Administration
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Sep 2018 - Present
• Member of athletic department's Senior Staff • Administrative leadership and oversight of Office of Compliance Services and NIL initiatives • Sport administrator for football (secondary), men’s basketball and women’s cross country/track & field • Advisor for Rice Owls of Color United (ROC-U), an affinity group for student-athletes of color • Athletic department liaison to university offices: - Undergraduate Admissions - Financial Aid - Housing & Dining - Cashier
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Morrisville State College
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Higher Education
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200 - 300 Employee
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Adjunct Professor-Sports Management Program
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Jan 2016 - Oct 2018
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Colgate University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance
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Jun 2015 - Sep 2018
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Dartmouth College
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Athletic Compliance
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Aug 2014 - May 2015
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NCAA
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Academic & Membership Affairs
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Jun 2013 - Jun 2014
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University of North Carolina at Charlotte
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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49er Athletic Department
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Oct 2010 - May 2013
• Assisted Charlotte 49er athletic department in the areas of rules compliance, game day operations and student-athlete services • Advised athletic department on potential areas of compliance vulnerability and risk management strategies • Developed expertise in NCAA manual by preparing legislative interpretations for athletic administration • Monitored social media websites to protect institution intellectual property rights • Served as point of contact for prospective student-athletes and parents during on-campus recruiting visits
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Democratic National Convention Committee
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Charlotte, North Carolina Area
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Special Assistant
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Aug 2012 - Sep 2012
• Administrative staff member for the Senior Advisor of the Democratic National Convention Committee • Coordinated and organized his schedule regarding attendance at special events and travel arrangements • Maintained logistical database regarding the distribution of credentials and preparation of budgets • Liaison for multiple high profile figures and White House staff to ensure proper communication • Administrative staff member for the Senior Advisor of the Democratic National Convention Committee • Coordinated and organized his schedule regarding attendance at special events and travel arrangements • Maintained logistical database regarding the distribution of credentials and preparation of budgets • Liaison for multiple high profile figures and White House staff to ensure proper communication
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Delaware Department of Justice
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Wilmington, Delaware
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Law Clerk
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Jun 2012 - Aug 2012
• Prosecuted misdemeanor criminal cases as an Assistant Attorney General in Court of Common Pleas • Consulted senior staff attorneys when negotiating plea agreements with opposing counsel • Evaluated and analyzed homicides and other serious felonies to determine whether additional evidence was required • Responsible for recording and updating complaints involving breach of contract and consumer fraud claims • Prosecuted misdemeanor criminal cases as an Assistant Attorney General in Court of Common Pleas • Consulted senior staff attorneys when negotiating plea agreements with opposing counsel • Evaluated and analyzed homicides and other serious felonies to determine whether additional evidence was required • Responsible for recording and updating complaints involving breach of contract and consumer fraud claims
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Snow Legal Group / Law Office of Grady Jessup
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Charlotte, North Carolina Area
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Legal Extern
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May 2011 - Aug 2011
• Conducted research and drafted memoranda for two independent practitioners specializing in criminal defense and personal injury • Analyzed and provided public policy argument briefs regarding state legislation and statutes • Prepared client complaints and motions and conducted intake sessions for prospective clients • Conducted research and drafted memoranda for two independent practitioners specializing in criminal defense and personal injury • Analyzed and provided public policy argument briefs regarding state legislation and statutes • Prepared client complaints and motions and conducted intake sessions for prospective clients
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Carolina Speed Indoor Football Team
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Charlotte, North Carolina Area
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Front Office Intern
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Mar 2011 - Jun 2011
• Delegate for American Indoor Football Association (AIFA) legal office overseeing sponsorship and player contracts • Designed and implemented effective marketing strategies to increase attendance at home contests • Accountable for on-field promotional activities during halftime and media time-outs • Delegate for American Indoor Football Association (AIFA) legal office overseeing sponsorship and player contracts • Designed and implemented effective marketing strategies to increase attendance at home contests • Accountable for on-field promotional activities during halftime and media time-outs
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U.S. House of Representatives
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United States
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Legislative Offices
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700 & Above Employee
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Congressional Intern
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Jan 2009 - May 2009
• Congressional district intern for Walter B. Jones (NC) • Implemented social media component into Congressman Jones’ district outreach • Carried out administrative duties, i.e., managed constituent case files and drafted congressional correspondence • Congressional district intern for Walter B. Jones (NC) • Implemented social media component into Congressman Jones’ district outreach • Carried out administrative duties, i.e., managed constituent case files and drafted congressional correspondence
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Education
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Charlotte School of Law
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East Carolina University
B.S., Business, Communications -
Rice University
Susanne M. Glasscock School of Continuing Studies