Eligibility Coordinator

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Category:

Professional

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Department:

Athletics Administration - 07115

Locations:

Albany, NY

Posted:

Nov 21, 2023

Closes:

Dec 21, 2023 - 11:59 PM EST

Type:

Full-time

Ref. No.:

WF230201

Position ID:

170068

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About University at Albany:

Established in 1844 and designated a University Center of the State University of New York in 1962, the University at Albany's broad mission of excellence in undergraduate and graduate education, research, and public service engages a diverse student body of approximately 17,000 students in nine schools and colleges across three campuses.

Located in Albany, New York, New York State's capital, the University is convenient to Boston, New York City, and the Adirondacks.

Job Description:

The Eligibility Coordinator shall oversee all aspects of initial, continuing, and transfer eligibility as well as advise a portion of the student-athlete population for the University at Albany Division of Athletics as it relates to NCAA, conference affiliate, and University rules and regulations.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Assess academic preparedness of traditional, special-program, and international applicants per NCAA eligibility requirements and University at Albany admissions requirements by performing early eligibility reads (freshman and undergraduate/graduate transfers).
• Athletic Academic Advisor for at least one varsity program.
• Lead the certification process for continuing eligibility for all student-athletes at the conclusion of fall, spring, and summer terms and manage graduation candidate projections.
• Primary contact for the NCAA Eligibility Center, overseeing the Eligibility Center database while keeping monthly reports current and sharing the information with the coaching staff.
• Research international educational systems as needed and analyze academic records for prospective student-athletes (incoming freshmen and transfers).
• Athletics liaison to Undergraduate, International, and Graduate Admissions Offices and the Office of the Registrar at the University at Albany.
• Manage Academic Based Revenue Distribution data (Academic Unit).
• Evaluate incoming student-athlete academic records to determine if merit awards will be exempt from team equivalency computations.
• Assist with providing academic information for conference and NCAA waivers as necessary.
• Create and distribute initial, transfer, and continuing eligibility educational materials as necessary.
• Oversee the NCAA Degree Completion Program.
• In conjunction with the athletic senior administrative staff, the SUNY Title IX Compliance Officer, annually attends the mandatory sexual violence prevention program as required by federal, state, SUNY, and University policies and procedures prior to or at the beginning of the academic year.

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in academic advising, financial aid, or athletics compliance office.
• Previous experience with PeopleSoft, DARS, GradesFirst/EAB, NCAA Applications, and ARMS Software preferred.
• A demonstrated knowledge of NCAA Division I rules and compliance issues concerning the administration of intercollegiate athletics is required.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, administrative, verbal, and written communication skills, with a specific legislative writing style.
• The ability to compile data and prepare, write, and review reports.
• Excellent computer skills.
• Applicants must demonstrate an ability to develop inclusive and equitable relationships within our diverse campus community.
• Applicants must demonstrate an ability to support diversity, equity, access, inclusion, and belonging relative to their role.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree preferred from an accredited institution.

Additional Information:

Professional Rank and Salary Range: Staff Assistant, SL2

Special Notes: This position requires weekend, evening, and possible holiday hours.

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, or Clery Act, mandates that all Title IV institutions, without exception, prepare, publish, and distribute an Annual Security Report. This report consists of two basic parts: disclosure of the University's crime statistics for the past three years; and disclosures regarding the University's current campus security policies. The University at Albany's Annual Security Report is available in portable document format [PDF] by clicking this link http://police.albany.edu/ASR.shtml

Pursuant to NYS Labor Law 194-A, no State entity, as defined by the Law, is permitted to rely on, orally or in writing seek, request, or require in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current wage, or salary history as a condition to be interviewed, or as a condition of continuing to be considered for an offer of employment, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation, and for the purpose of verifying information, may such requests be made.  If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.

THE UNIVERSITY AT ALBANY IS AN EO/AA/IRCA/ADA EMPLOYER

Please apply online via http://albany.interviewexchange.com/c...

Application Instructions:

Applicants MUST submit the following documents:

• Resume/CV
• Cover letter stating all the required minimum qualifications and any of the applicable preferred qualifications
• Contact information for three professional references

Note: After submitting your resume/CV, the subsequent pages give you instructions for uploading additional documents (i.e. cover letter etc.).

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Closing date for receipt of applications: December 21, 2023

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