Athletic Eligibility Certification Specialist | The University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Charlotte, North Carolina, Position Number: 000917 Department: Enrollment Management (Adm) Employment Type: Permanent - Full-time Months Per Year: 12 Essential Duties and Responsibilities: This position will: Evaluate and certify the prospective, initial, transfer, and continuing academic eligibility of student-athletes in strict accordance with NCAA bylaws, Conference rules, and institutional regulations. Maintain an expert-level understanding of current NCAA legislation, interpretations, and sport-specific requirements to ensure departmental compliance. Analyze degree audits and transcripts to track Progress Toward Degree ( PTD ). This includes identifying and resolving potential eligibility risks throughout a student-athlete's career. Conduct comprehensive eligibility evaluations for high school prospects and prospective transfer students (utilizing processes such as ARMS ). Review, verify, and submit critical national data, including Academic Progress Rate ( APR ) and Graduation Success Rate ( GSR ) metrics. Analyze changes to academic records—such as degree program swaps, grade changes, or course substitutions—to determine immediate and long-term ramifications on eligibility status. Identify and track student-athletes subject to additional or sport-specific NCAA legislation (e.g., Summer Required Activities Academic Exceptions for Football and Basketball) . Minimum Experience / Education: Required Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Note: Some state job postings state you can qualify by an 'equivalent combination of education and experience.' If that language appears above, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both.  Preferred Education Skills and Experience: Prior experience with NCAA eligibility regulations, such as compliance, academic advising, or student services within the Office of the Registrar. Working knowledge of NCAA regulations gained through prior work experience in athletics or student services at a Division I institution, at a Division I conference office, or at the NCAA national office. Prior experience with Teamworks/ ARMS , Banner, and the NCAA Eligibility Center. Previous experience as a certifying officer or a position with certification responsibilities for an NCAA Division 1 institution.