NCAA Athletics Certification Officer
Texas State University
Location: San Marcos California
Time: 4 months ago
Posting Information
Posting Information
Posting Number2024535Posting/Functional TitleNCAA Athletics Certification OfficerUniversity Pay Plan TitleNCAA Athletics Certification OfficerLocationSan MarcosDepartmentAthletic CertificationRecruitment TypeOpen to AllJob TypeFull-TimeFunding SourcePermanentMonthly Salary$5,000.00Job CategoryExemptRequired Qualifications: Applicants must specifically address how they meet these required qualifications to meet the requirements of the position.
- Experience working with NCAA regulations) related to athletic academic eligibility.
- Experience independently researching materials to compile, develop and summarize for professional reports on a frequent or recurring basis.
- Experience analyzing information, identifying problems, defining alternatives, and developing recommendations for administrators.
- Experience interpreting and applying rules, regulations, and laws regarding student records
- Evidence of the ability to work independently and as a team member.
- Documented experience communicating orally and in writing with varied stakeholders.
- Ability to work with deadlines, time pressures and in difficult situations .
- High School Diploma.
The NCAA Athletics Certification Officer is responsible for obtaining, evaluating, and documenting the academic credentials in accordance with National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and Conference eligibility rules for approximately 400+ student-athletes. This individual is required to acquire a complete knowledge of NCAA academic regulations and specifically NCAA Bylaw 14. This position is also responsible for providing official certification of eligibility documentation to the Department of Athletics. This position does not represent the University in making policy and procedures regarding NCAA eligibility, however, this individual is responsible for communicating those policies and procedures to the various stakeholders in the certification process.
Job Duties
- Update and monitor individual student athlete (SA) eligibility worksheets and team eligibility worksheets on a continuous basis. Provide feedback and projections regarding NCAA eligibility to Athletics Academic Center in a timely manner. Oversee the monitoring of full-time enrollment of SAs, managers, male practice players and graduate assistants.
- Review the academic credentials for each SA to determine eligibility status. Assimilate and file appropriate documentation to support certification (i.e., NCAA SA Details Report, transcripts, degree audits, academic progress forms, etc.).
- Conduct an academic pre-evaluation for prospective student-athletes and provide accurate and timely feedback to the Athletics Compliance Office.
- Assist in the annual reporting of Academic Progress Rates (APR) with the Athletics Compliance Office.
- Create, distribute, review, compile and file the academic progress forms from the College Advising centers. Follow up with each College Advising center in a timely manner for clarification when needed.
- Supervise the Assistant NCAA Certification Officer and overall operations of the Certification Office.
- A resume and cover letter is required.
Texas State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.
Why work @ Texas State?
Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.
• Amazing health insurance: various coverage options starting your first day of employment for full-time employees with Texas State paying 100% of the employee premium and 50% for your dependents!
• Generous paid time off: vacation, holidays, sick days and many more!
• Excellent work life balance resources: mother and family-friendly resources in addition to a comprehensive FREE wellness program
• Great training and development opportunities: choose from a variety of classroom and online course offerings, learning resources, certifications, and employee educational support programs.
• An inclusive Bobcat community: join our many social networks offered on and off-campus
• Retirement peace of mind: TRS pension, retirement plans and voluntary saving options with generous employer contributions
By joining the Texas State Bobcat team, you’ll be a part of one of the most beautiful, diverse, and growing universities in the nation.
Quick Link• Generous paid time off: vacation, holidays, sick days and many more!
• Excellent work life balance resources: mother and family-friendly resources in addition to a comprehensive FREE wellness program
• Great training and development opportunities: choose from a variety of classroom and online course offerings, learning resources, certifications, and employee educational support programs.
• An inclusive Bobcat community: join our many social networks offered on and off-campus
• Retirement peace of mind: TRS pension, retirement plans and voluntary saving options with generous employer contributions
By joining the Texas State Bobcat team, you’ll be a part of one of the most beautiful, diverse, and growing universities in the nation.
