Coordinator, NCAA Academic Certification

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JOB TITLE SUMMARY

Job Title: Coordinator, NCAA Academic Certification

Division: Academic Affairs

Evaluation Group: Staff

FLSA Status: Exempt

Reports To: Registrar

Positions Supervised: N/A

Job Summary

Under general supervision of the registrar, the certification coordinator collaborates with appropriate personnel across campus to certify student-athletes for NCAA competition.

Essential Job Functions and Performance Indicators

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.

Job Responsibilities and Execution

• 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

Service Excellence

• 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

Communication, Teamwork, and Collaboration

• 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.

Required Qualifications – An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience will be considered. Additional requirements may be designated by position.

• Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum of 2 years’ related professional experience
• Minimum of 6 months’ experience in athletic eligibility preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities – May be representative, but not all inclusive, of the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform this job competently.

• 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

Work Environment – Environmental or atmospheric conditions commonly associated with the performance of this job’s functions. Please click here to view Lindenwood University’s flexible work designation descriptions.

• General office setting
• Non-Stand Flex

Physical Abilities – The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform this job’s essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• 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