Coordinator, NCAA Academic Certification

Lindenwood University • St. Charles, IL

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About The Position

Under general supervision of the registrar, the certification coordinator collaborates with appropriate personnel across campus to certify student-athletes for NCAA competition. The intent of this job description is to provide a representation of the types of duties and level of responsibility that will be required of positions given this title. This job description shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum of 2 years’ related professional experience
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures
• In-depth understanding of NCAA bylaws and Lindenwood’s institutional policies
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of all records reviewed
• Knowledge of Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) regulations and privacy laws governing higher education
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to use good judgement and think critically
• Familiarity with academic catalogs and academic services policies and procedures
• Ability to work effectively at a computer for up to eight hours daily
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time
• Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of 6 months’ experience in athletic eligibility preferred

Responsibilities

• Exercises discretion in determining continuing eligibility for returning student-athletes
• Monitors and certifies full-time enrollment and designation of academic degrees
• Verifies that student-athletes maintain adequate credits to stay on-track toward degree completion
• Monitors student-athlete grade point average (GPA), academic standing, and major/minor enrollment status according to NCAA guidelines
• Reviews and certifies all transfer credits and calculation of transferrable GPA
• Ensures coaches follow all necessary procedures to maintain student-athlete eligibility
• Manages the NCAA certification of clearing process
• Develops and manages processes related to student record systems
• Reviews overall academic eligibility rosters for all teams, taking action as necessary
• Complies with all NCAA, conference and institutional rules and regulations
• Supports the mission of the University and serves as an ambassador of the Q2 culture of service excellence
• Models, supports, and holds others accountable to the University’s values
• Assists with commencement ceremonies
• Collaborates with Athletics, Enrollment Management and Student Engagement, academic advisors, and others across campus to certify student-athletes for competition
• Provides expertise and collaborates with necessary parties in determining solutions to appeals and other matters concerning NCAA and conference guidelines
• Job may require other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Upon hire, employer-paid tuition benefits for bachelor’s (employee, spouse, and dependent) and master’s degree programs (employee and spouse only).
• Tuition discounts for doctoral programs (employee only).
• Comprehensive benefits plan: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, and retirement options.
• Paid holidays: MLK Jr. day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving break (Wednesday – Friday), and winter break (Dec. 23 – Jan. 1).
• Free lunch Fridays: LU employees are eligible for a free meal on Fridays at the Evans Commons Dining Hall or Spellman Dining Hall; Chick-fil-A and Qdoba included.
• Professional development opportunities through the Lindenwood Learning Academy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees