Senior Assistant Director, NCAA and Veteran Certification

Fordham University Portal • Rose Hill, VA

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About The Position

Reporting to the University Registrar, the Senior Assistant Director, NCAA and Veteran Certification ensures Fordham University’s compliance with National Collegiate Athletic Association ( NCAA ) and Veterans Administration (VA) eligibility requirements for veteran students and student-athletes. This role analyzes academic records, including transcripts and degree audits, to verify eligibility for NCAA participation and VA benefits. This position collaborates closely with the Athletics Department and the Office of Military and Veterans Services to maintain accurate records and facilitate a compliant environment. This position may require evening and weekend work.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Higher Education Administration, Student Affairs).

Responsibilities

• Certifies NCAA eligibility by evaluating academic records of new, continuing, transfer, and international student-athletes against NCAA , conference (e.g., Atlantic 10), and University policies each semester.
• Assesses transfer credits and course substitutions to ensure student athlete compliance with NCAA transfer rules.
• Prepares required NCAA reports.
• Oversees certification of satisfactory academic progress and degree progression for all student athletes.
• Collaborates with the Athletic Department to develop and refine certification guidelines, tools, processes, and procedures.
• Designs and implements new procedures and training based on audit findings to resolve coding/documentation issues and enhance compliance.
• Processes VA certifications at the start of each semester by analyzing student transcripts to determine eligibility for tuition, housing, and other VA benefits.
• Monitors academic progress towards degrees for veteran/veteran beneficiary students and student-athletes, and reports any status changes to the NCAA and/or VA.
• Conducts periodic audits of student records by meeting with external and internal auditors and reviewing documentation to ensure ongoing compliance with NCAA and VA regulations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees