Coordinator, Athletic Academic Certification

Reporting to the Associate Registrar for Athletic Compliance, the Coordinator, Athletic Academic Certification coordinates the academic certification of select athletic teams and student-athletes, including review of academic eligibility per National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and Southeastern Conference (SEC) requirements. Evaluates and reviews transcripts for potential transfer student-athletes. Assists in submission of NCAA reports and other duties within the Office of the Registrar.     

• Monitors degree progress and academic performance by collecting, analyzing, and evaluating academic data from multiple sources to determine student-athletes’ academic continuing eligibility.  
• Assesses prospective student-athletes transferability by evaluating transcripts from other accredited institutions to inform stakeholders in Athletics of students’ status toward meeting NCAA and institutional transfer requirements.
• Assists in the certification of select athletic teams and student-athletes by identifying if academic eligibility benchmarks are met so that the institution can comply with NCAA, SEC and University requirements.
• Evaluates course credit taken at international institutions by researching institutions’ accreditation and coursework, and requesting course articulations, to accurately record students’ transferrable credit on their Auburn record.
• Assists in completing required NCAA reports and requests concerning student-athlete eligibility, including Academic Performance Rate (APR) and Graduation Success Rate (GSR) by tracking and documenting student-athletes’ academic progress each term to keep the athletics programs in good standing with the NCAA.
• Supports the Athletic Compliance department in tracking the matriculation and transfer of student-athletes by verifying the authenticity of documents and academic performance during the students’ time at the institution to adhere to NCAA standards of practice.  
• Serves as a resource to the Student-Athlete Support Service office by maintaining accurate student account information, evaluating transient coursework, and clarifying NCAA Bylaw standards in order for staff members to make informed decisions in supporting student-athletes.
• Assists with other relevant duties within the Office of the Registrar including, but not limited to, transfer credit and evaluation for the general student body.      

Level I:

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Business, Sports Administration, Liberal Arts, or a related field.

Level II:

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Business, Sports Administration, Liberal Arts, or a related field and 2 years of experience in advising or counseling, admission processes, complying with NCAA rules and regulations, or academics in higher education.

Level III:

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Business, Sports Administration, Liberal Arts, or a related field and 4 years of experience in advising or counseling, admission processes, complying with NCAA rules and regulations, or academics in higher education.       

• Advanced knowledge of NCAA eligibility requirements.
• Advanced knowledge of and ability to interpret and apply NCAA rules and regulations.
• Knowledge of and ability to interpret and apply related federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, rules and regulations.
• Knowledge of and the ability to interpret and apply related University policies, procedures, principles, and practices.
• Knowledge of Student Information System (Banner).
• Excellent communication skills: oral, written, and presentation

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