Systematically follows procedures for documenting and maintaining records related to athletes’ eligibility certification, including transfer eligibility; reports to the NCAA Athletics Certification Officer; confers on a regular basis and coordinates closely with the Athletic Academic Center Director; and confers with and provides formal reports and informal advisory information to the Associate Athletics Director for Compliance in the Athletics Department. This position has primary responsibility of assisting the NCAA Athletics Certification Officer in obtaining, evaluating, and documenting the academic credentials of over 400 student-athletes to ensure that they meet National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), and Sun Belt Conference eligibility rules. Performance of duties requires that the selected individual possess or acquire a comprehensive knowledge of those regulations, especially NCAA Bylaw 14. Though the assistant athletic certification officer does not formulate policy and procedures, this person is responsible for communicating and explaining them to stakeholders in the certification process. Having gathered, evaluated, and applied all this information, the Assistant NCAA Athletics Certification Officer assists in officially certifying the eligibility of athletes to the Department of Athletics.

• 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.

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