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Requisition Number
S3563P




Home Org Name
Office of the Registrar




Division Name
Provost and VP Academic Affair




Position Title
Athletic Academic Certification Coordinator




Job Class Code
BB55/BB56




Appointment Status
Full-time




Part-time FTE





Limited Term
No




Limited Term Length





Job Summary
Reporting to the Associate Registrar for Athletic Compliance, the Coordinator, Athletic Academic Certification coordinates the academic certification of select athletic teams and student-athletes, including review of academic eligibility per National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and Southeastern Conference (SEC) requirements. Evaluates and reviews transcripts for potential transfer student-athletes. Assists in submission of NCAA reports and other duties within the Office of the Registrar.

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Essential Functions

• Collects, analyzes, and evaluates academic information from multiple sources to assess the overall progress towards degree requirements of student athletes.


• Evaluates transcripts from other accredited institutions for student-athletes and prospective student- athletes to determine applicability to Auburn University's requirements.


• Assists in the review of transfer evaluations or preliminary transfer evaluations for prospective and current student athletes and administers approvals or denials for credit.


• Certifies the academic eligibility of select athletic teams and student athletes per NCAA, SEC, and University rules.


• Assists in the collection and completion of required NCAA reports and requests concerning student athlete eligibility, including Academic Performance Rate (APR) and Graduation Success Rate (GSR).


• Coordinates certification for club sport squads and other University groups as requested.


• Assists with other relevant duties within the Office of the Registrar including, but not limited to, transfer credit and evaluation for the general student body.


• Complies with all Auburn University, National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and Southeastern Conference (SEC) regulations in the performance of job duties.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience:
Level I: Bachelor's Degree in Education, Business, Sports Administration, Liberal Arts, or related field.

Level II: Bachelor's Degree in Education, Business, Sports Administration, Liberal Arts, or related field plus 2 yrs experience in advising or counseling, admission processes, complying with NCAA rules and regulations, or academics in higher education.







Minimum Skills, License, and Certifications

Minimum Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of NCAA eligibility requirements. Thorough knowledge of and ability to interpret and apply NCAA rules and regulations. Knowledge of and ability to interpret and apply related federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, rules and regulations. Knowledge of and the ability to interpret and apply related University policies, procedures, principles, and practices. Knowledge of Student Information System (Banner). Excellent communication skills: oral, written, and presentation




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Desired Qualifications

Desired Qualifications








Posting Detail Information

Salary Range
$33,400 - $56,900




Job Category
Administrative




Working Hours if Non-Traditional





City position is located in:
Auburn




State position is located:
AL




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Posting Date
04/22/2024




Closing Date





EEO Statement
Auburn University is committed to an inclusive and diverse campus environment. Women, underrepresented groups, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.



AUBURN UNIVERSITY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, sex, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by applicable law.




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