Athletics Advisor and Certifying Officer, University Athletics

Conduct academic eligibility certification for all incoming (initial and transfer) and continuing student-athletes at Lipscomb University.

In collaboration with the Athletics Department, track student-athlete retention and eligibility.

Key responsibilities include:

• Serve as liaison between the Lipscomb Athletic Department, Academic Success Center, and the Registrar's Office. All year
• Collect and maintain data from NCAA Eligibility Center, Office of Admissions, Faculty Advisors, and Lipscomb software including: Campus Nexus, Conclusive, Compliance Assistant, and compliance squad lists to complete eligibility assessments and track admission status for all student-athletes, each term. Beginning of each semester
• Work with the Office of Admissions staff to verify receipt of transcripts and evaluations of prospective student-athletes (freshmen and transfers) for admission. All year, but mainly over the summer and over winter break
• Review student-athlete degree completion with attention to: degree program changes, grade changes, repeated courses, changed courses, and remedial coursework. May, August, and December/Jan
• Calculate Progress Towards Degree for each student-athlete. May, August, and December/Jan
• Communicate and meet with coaches, academic advisors, compliance, and sport administrators concerning the eligibility status of prospective and current student-athletes. May, August, and December/Jan
• Perform initial eligibility evaluation of high school/prep school transcripts including assessment of NCAA core curriculum requirements and test scores. All year
• Participate in continuing education of NCAA rules relative to initial and ongoing eligibility and have working knowledge of NCAA Bylaw 14. June
• Work with confidential information in accordance with all FERPA regulations. All year

In collaboration with the Academic Success Center Team, advise all student-athletes with junior and senior standing or once a student-athlete's major is declared.

Key responsibilities include:

• Provide academic advising and support to upper classmen student-athletes, including participation in Student Orientation/Registration events. May, June, July, August, December, January
• Engage student-athletes in exploratory discussions concerning major, minors, and careers available within particular areas of study. All year
• Possess a thorough understanding of the University's General Education Program and be able to communicate how the requirements apply to a student-athlete's program of study. All year
• Keep current on advising requirements and resources by participating in advising development programs to enhance knowledge and skills. As offered
• Utilize Campus Nexus and Conclusive, as appropriate, to prepare for meetings with student-athletes and to keep records of each meeting including date/time of meeting and content of discussion. As needed
• Provide degree plans that lay out a course of study for each major and minor (as appropriate). As needed
• Provide an overview of degree and graduation requirements while also clarifying issues concerning graduation and major/minor requirements. As needed
• Facilitate the evaluation of transfer courses, including AP credit and Dual Enrollment credit for incoming freshman and new transfer student-athletes towards possible general education credit. All year, but heavy load April-August and December
• Facilitate communication and approval regarding transfer credits for major requirements with the department chair(s) across campus. All year, but heavy load April-August and December
• Sign Major/Minor forms for student-athletes for approval of major or minor declaration or change. March, April, May
• Sign Drop/Add forms for student-athletes to ensure the student-athlete is continuing to meet Progress Towards Degree requirements and maintains full-time status. As needed

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree
• Experience working in Registrar, Admissions, Advising or Compliance at Division I Institution
• Knowledge of NCAA Rules and Regulations particularly related to eligibility and APR

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's Degree or 3 years of experience working in eligibility, certification, or advising
• Prior experience as a certification officer at a Division I institution or academic advisor
• Experience with Campus Nexus, Conclusive or similar data software