Assistant NCAA Certification Officer

• 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.
• High School Diploma.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Documented experience working with NCAA regulations (Bylaw 14) related to athletic academic eligibility.
• Experience in evaluating and interpreting degree plans and curriculum, preferably utilizing Degree Works degree audit system.
• Experience working in the Banner Student Information System environment.
• Experience working with the NCAA Eligibility Center website and NCAA Academic Portal.
• Experience working with Teamworks.
• Knowledge of Texas State’s undergraduate core curriculum and degree program requirements.

Job Description

The Assistant NCAA Athletics Certification Officer is responsible for assisting the NCAA Athletics Certification Officer in obtaining, evaluating, and documenting the academic credentials in accordance with National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA) and conference eligibility rules for approximately 400+ student-athletes.

Job Duties

• Eligibility Worksheets – Update and monitor individual SA eligibility worksheets and team eligibility worksheets on a continuous basis. Provide feedback and projections regarding NCAA eligibility to Athletics Academic Center in a timely manner.
• Certify Student-Athletes for Competition – Review the academic credentials for each SA to determine eligibility status. Assimilate and file appropriate documentation to support certification (i.e. NCAA SA Details Report, transcripts, degree audits, academic progress forms, etc.). Create EDF and submit to Athletics Compliance Office.
• Academic Pre-Evaluations – Conduct an academic pre-evaluations for prospective student-athletes and provide accurate and timely feedback to the Athletics Compliance Office.
• Academic Performance Program – Assist the NCAA Certification Officer in updating Compliance Assistant 2.0 with pertinent information for the APP (including APR and GSR) each year. Work cooperatively with Athletics Academic Center staff and the Athletics Compliance staff to ensure information is accurate. Provide feedback for any NCAA responses to information.
• Academic Progress Forms – Create, distribute, review, compile and file the academic progress forms from the College Advising centers. Follow up with each College Advising center in a timely manner for clarification when needed.
• Full-Time Enrollment Monitoring – Oversee the monitoring of full-time enrollment of SAs, managers, male practice players and graduate assistants.
• Other Assigned Duties – Assist the NCAA Athletic Compliance Officer with general office organization and support.
• Professionalism – Appearance, attendance, punctuality, and office decorum met Registrar’s office and University policies consistently.

Job Open Date: 09/04/2026

Open Until Filled: Yes

Normal Work Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Normal Work Hours Start: 8:00AM

Normal Work Hours End: 5:00PM

Why Choose Texas State University?

Join the Texas State Bobcat team and experience a career that offers more than just a job—it’s a path to a brighter future. As a Texas State employee, you’ll enjoy:

Exceptional Benefits: Comprehensive health insurance with 100% premium coverage for employees and 50% for dependents, starting on your first day.
Generous Time Off: Enjoy vacation, holidays, sick leave, and more to maintain a healthy work-life balance.
Wellness and Balance: Access a FREE wellness program, plus mother and family-friendly resources to support your personal well-being.
Professional Growth: Explore a wide range of training, development courses, certifications, and educational support programs.
Welcoming Campus: Become part of a vibrant Bobcat community with numerous social and professional networks.
Tuition Benefits: Take advantage of tuition support for yourself and for your dependent children, making higher education more accessible for your family.
Retirement Security: Secure your future with TRS pension, retirement plans, and voluntary savings options with strong employer contributions.

At Texas State University, you’re not just an employee—you’re a valued member of a thriving and beautiful campus community. Start your journey with us today. https://www.hr.txst.edu/benefits.html

Quick Link: https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/58322

Organization

Texas State University seeks candidates whose professional background includes embracing a diversity of people and ideas, a spirit of inclusiveness, a global perspective, and a commitment to community-building. As a federally designated Hispanic Serving Institution, we are especially interested in applicants who share a commitment to equity, and the high-quality education of students from historically underserved and systematically marginalized communities. Individuals from historically underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

About Texas State University

Texas State University is home to more than 38,000 students and 2,000 faculty members in the growing Austin-San Antonio corridor. A member of the Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity Carnegie classification, the university creates new knowledge, fosters cultural and economic development, and prepares its growing population of diverse students for the endless possibilities that await them as citizens of Texas, the nation, and the world.

Students at Texas State choose from 98 undergraduate, 91 master’s and specialists, and 14 doctoral programs offered by 10 colleges (Applied Arts, The Emmett and Miriam McCoy College of Business Administration, Education, Fine Arts and Communication, Health Professions, Honors, Liberal Arts, Science and Engineering, The Graduate College, and the University College). With a diverse campus community including 50% of the student body from ethnic minorities, Texas State is one of the top 13 producers of Hispanic baccalaureate graduates in the nation. In fall 2019, there were 1,470 full-time faculty and 2,286 full-time staff. Research and creative activities have led to growing success in attracting external support. For FY 2019, Texas State had an annual operating budget of over $724 million. Texas State’s Research and Development expenditures for FY 2018 were more than $64 million. The Alkek Library has more than 3.1 million titles in its collection. Additional information about Texas State and its nationally recognized academic programs is available at www.txstate.edu.

Mission

Texas State University is a doctoral-granting, student-centered institution dedicated to excellence and innovation in teaching, research, including creative expression, and service. The university strives to create new knowledge, to embrace a diversity of people and ideas, to foster cultural and economic development, and to prepare its graduates to participate fully and freely as citizens of Texas, the nation and the world.

Locations

Texas State's San Marcos campus is located in a growing community of 63,000 people in the Austin Metropolitan Area. Located in the Texas Hill Country, where blackland prairies roll into beautiful hills, Texas State enjoys a setting that is unique among Texas universities. The beauty of the crystal-clear San Marcos River and the stately cypress and oak trees on the campus add to the charm of the university’s picturesque setting. Our location on the banks of the San Marcos River provides recreational activities for students throughout the year.

The Texas State Round Rock Campus is located north of Austin in Round Rock, TX. The Round Rock Campus offers the junior and senior level classes to complete a bachelor’s degree, graduate degrees, post baccalaureate certification, and continuing education programs. The university's vision for Round Rock is to continue to offer quality academic programs that meet the workforce needs of Texas, especially focusing on academic programs that appeal to working adults, and to serve as a hub of health professions research and education.

Some positions may require teaching on the main campus and at the Texas State University Round Rock Campus.

Texas State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, committed to inclusive thought and action in support of our diverse community. Individuals from historically underrepresented groups and all those who share our commitment to inclusivity and passion for the strength of our diversity are strongly encouraged to apply.

Texas State University is a member of The Texas State University System.

Texas State University is a tobacco-free campus. Smoking and the use of any tobacco product will not be allowed anywhere on Texas State property or in university owned or leased vehicles.