Position InformationPosting NumberSRGV8014Working TitleNCAA CERTIFICATION COORDINATORNumber of Vacancies1LocationEdinburg, TexasDepartmentRegistrarFTE1FLSAExemptScope of JobEnforces NCAA and UTRGV academic and eligibility policies, and communicates curricular and programmatic requirements to students and advisors to facilitate progress toward, and timely completion of, academic goals. Responsible for certifying student-athletes’ eligibility for practice and competition in accordance with conference (ordesignatedconference) and NCAA regulations.Description of Duties Certifies eligible UTRGV student-athletes for participation in NCAA athletics. Monitors student-athletes’ degree progress. Collaborates with Athletic Department personnel to effectively communicate student-athletes’ eligibility for practice and competition in accordance with NCAA bylaws. Audits degree plans for student-athletes. Communicates degree requirements and deficiencies to students and advisors for student-athletes approaching graduation. Provides support to faculty advisors and personnel in the University Advising Center. Provides training and support to personnel in the Student Success Center in regard to student-athletes’ progress toward degree and curricular requirements. Enforces UTRGV academic policies and ensures that exceptions to policy are appropriately approved and documented. Assists incoming freshmen and transfer student-athletes with registration during orientation programs. Ensures that student-athletes’ curricular records and degree plans are accurate and up-to-date. Develops, cultivates, and maintains positive working relationships with Athletic. Department staff, faculty members, advisors, and students. Clarifies degree requirement concerns and issues with Athletic Department staff, advisors and faculty members. Attends NCAA rules meetings to remain abreast of rule changes and eligibility standards. Provides regular reports and status updates to University Registrar. Assists with commencement ceremonies. Performs other duties as assigned.Supervision ReceivedGeneral supervision from University Registrar.Supervision GivenMay supervise assigned support staff.Required EducationBachelor’s degree from an accredited university.Preferred EducationN/ALicenses/CertificationsNone.Required ExperienceTwo (2) years of experience in student admissions, registration or closely related area.Preferred ExperienceExperience working with student-athletes and knowledge of NCAA eligibility and regulations.EquipmentUse of standard office equipment. Knowledge of student information system, preferably Campus Solutions, from PeopleSoft, preferred.Working ConditionsNeeds to be able to successfully perform all required duties. Office Environment; some travel and weekend work is required.OtherExceptional planning and organizational skills. Ability to interact in a professional manner with faculty, staff, students, and the public. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, demonstrate interpersonal skills, and independent decision making and problem solving ability.Physical CapabilitiesN/AEmployment CategoryFull-TimeMinimum SalaryCommensurate with ExperiencePosted SalaryCommensurate with ExperiencePosition Available Date01/16/2025Grant Funded PositionNoIf Yes, Provide Grant Expiration DatePosting Detail InformationEEO StatementIt is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non-discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest.Special Instructions to ApplicantsDear Applicant,Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following:Date of BirthGenderEthnicity/RacePlease make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley reserves the right to discontinue accepting applications prior to the stated close date of this position, after meeting the posting requirement of three (3) calendar days.If you have any questions, please do not If you have any questions, please visit our Careers site at https://careers.utrgv.edu for detailed contact information.Additional InformationUTRGV is a distributed location institution and working location is subject to change based on need.All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check ( CBC ). Incomplete applications will not be considered.Substitutions to the above requirements must have prior approval from the VP of HR & Talent Development .Quick Linkhttps://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/45765Posting Supplemental QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk ().
Are you a current UTRGV employee?
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Are you now, or previously, employed by The University of Texas System or any of its institutions?
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Please select your highest level of completed education.
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Applicant DocumentsRequired Documents
Resume
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Cover Letter/Letter of Application
Curriculum Vitae
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