Start Date: TBD

Department: Athletic Academic Compliance / Registrar Reports To: Assistant Director of Athletics – Compliance / Assistant Registrar

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION The Eligibility Office for Athletic Academic Compliance will have a role in assisting with the management of NCAA continuing academic eligibility certification program for all programs (19 varsity teams and approximately 550 student-athletes) Specifically, this position will assist in managing the academic eligibility evaluation process, including the development and implementation of policies related to the evaluation process, as well as evaluating transcripts of prospective student-athletes and transfer students. They will assist the Assistant Director of Athletics for Compliance and the Assistant Registrar with the academic eligibility certification process for all sports, including updating the NCAA Compliance Assistant, Workday software, Teamworks/Compliance & Recruiting software, and communicating eligibility statuses. This position is an extension of the Registrar’s Office and is expected to assist with other duties as assigned, not specific to student-athlete eligibility.

In addition to excellent customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills, the successful candidate will possess critical thinking skills, be resourceful, and work effectively with cross-functional teams, fostering teamwork.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES  
Evaluates transcripts (both complete and in-progress) for all incoming student-athletes, including freshmen and transfer students, to determine eligibility in compliance with applicable regulations and institutional requirements. Reviews are to be completed promptly in accordance with program and department policies.  

Evaluates transfer transcripts from other academic institutions for equivalencies and application to degree programs 

When applicable, evaluates prospective student-athlete transcripts at an early stage in the recruiting process to help answer questions regarding graduation timeline, eligibility, progress towards degree, and other institutional and NCAA requirements 

Evaluates and confirms exceptions for the eligibility certification process, confirms and monitors full-time enrollment 

Understands NCAA academic requirements and the ability to interpret and disseminate information as needed regarding NCAA DII Academic Eligibility requirements and standards 

Assists in certification and academic evaluation processes by performing supplemental administrative activities, such as securing requested information, verifying computerized data files, and preparing reports 

Assists with the compilation of NCAA annual reports - NCAA Academic Performance Census (APC) and Graduation Success Rate (GSR) 

Work collaboratively with the Director of Student Athlete Academic Services, Professional Advisors, and Degree Analysts to complete the audit process to ensure student-athletes are enrolled in degree-applicable courses to meet Progress Toward Degree Requirements. 

Assist with preparing and submitting NCAA and conference waivers as required.  

Will collect applicable data and communicate to the appropriate staff.  

Will assist in the evaluation and submission of transfer tracer forms.  

Communicates changes in curriculum and general education requirements to the Director of SA Academic Services and the Assistant Director of SA Services/Compliance. 

Participates in commencement duties as assigned 

Perform any other related duties as required or assigned. 

Excellent written and oral communication skills.  High level of organization and attention to detail.