Taurian C. Houston

Senior Associate AD/Compliance & Administration at Rice University
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Experience

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Senior Associate AD/Compliance & Administration
      • 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

    • Higher Education
    • 200 - 300 Employee
    • Adjunct Professor-Sports Management Program
      • Jan 2016 - Oct 2018

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance
      • Jun 2015 - Sep 2018

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Athletic Compliance
      • Aug 2014 - May 2015

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Academic & Membership Affairs
      • Jun 2013 - Jun 2014

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • 49er Athletic Department
      • 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

  • Democratic National Convention Committee
    • Charlotte, North Carolina Area
    • Special Assistant
      • 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

    • Law Clerk
      • 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

    • Legal Extern
      • 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

  • Carolina Speed Indoor Football Team
    • Charlotte, North Carolina Area
    • Front Office Intern
      • 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

    • United States
    • Legislative Offices
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Congressional Intern
      • 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

Education

  • Charlotte School of Law
    JD
    2010 - 2013
  • East Carolina University
    B.S., Business, Communications
    2006 - 2010
  • Rice University
    Susanne M. Glasscock School of Continuing Studies

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