Coordinator, NCAA Academic Certification

Lindenwood University • Saint Charles, MO

2d • Onsite

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. This role involves exercising discretion in determining continuing eligibility for returning student-athletes, monitoring and certifying full-time enrollment and academic degree designations, and verifying that student-athletes maintain adequate credits toward degree completion. The coordinator also monitors student-athlete grade point average (GPA), academic standing, and major/minor enrollment status according to NCAA guidelines, and reviews/certifies all transfer credits and calculation of transferrable GPA. Additionally, the role ensures coaches follow necessary procedures for student-athlete eligibility, manages the NCAA certification of clearing process, and develops/manages processes related to student record systems. The coordinator reviews overall academic eligibility rosters for all teams, taking action as necessary, and complies with all NCAA, conference, and institutional rules and regulations. The position also supports the university's mission and serves as an ambassador of the Q2 culture of service excellence, modeling, supporting, and holding others accountable to the University’s values. Collaboration with Athletics, Enrollment Management and Student Engagement, academic advisors, and others across campus is essential for certifying student-athletes for competition, and providing expertise for appeals and other matters concerning NCAA and conference guidelines.

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

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

Benefits

• 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