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Position Information

Posting NumberSRGV8721

Working TitleNCAA CERTIFICATION COORDINATOR

Number of Vacancies1

LocationEdinburg, Texas

DepartmentRegistrar

FTE1.0

FLSAExempt

Scope of Job

Enforces 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 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 to track progress toward degree completion.

+ Communicates degree requirements and deficiencies to students and advisors for student-athletes approaching graduation.

+ Provides training and support to athletics advisors specific 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 Athletics staff, faculty members, advisors across campus, and students including prospective and current student athletes.

+ Clarifies degree requirement concerns and issues with Athletics staff, advisors and faculty members.

+ Attends NCAA rules meetings upon request to remain abreast of rule changes and eligibility standards.

+ Provides regular reports and status updates to University Registrar.

+ Assists as needed with internal and external audits relative to NCAA certification.

+ Regularly updates desk manuals and/or procedures for managing the student athlete population.

+ Assists with commencement ceremonies.

+ Assists with registration tasks and enrollment initiatives.

+ Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervision Received

General supervision from Assistant Registrar for NCAA Certification.

Supervision Given

May supervise assigned support staff.

Required Education

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.

Preferred Education

None.

Licenses/Certifications

None.

Required Experience

Two (2) years of experience in student admissions, registration or closely related area.

Preferred Experience

Experience working with student-athletes and knowledge of NCAA eligibility and regulations.

Equipment

Use of standard office equipment. Knowledge of student information system, preferably Campus Solutions, from PeopleSoft, preferred.

Working Conditions

Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties. Office Environment; some travel and weekend work is required.

Other

Exceptional 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 Capabilities

N/A

Employment CategoryFull-Time

Minimum Salarycommensurate with Experience

Posted SalaryCommensurate with Experience

Position Available Date01/06/2026

Grant Funded PositionNo

If Yes, Provide Grant Expiration Date

Posting Detail Information

EEO Statement

It 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 Applicants

Dear 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 Birth

Gender

*Ethnicity/Race

Please 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 Information

UTRGV 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/49829

Posting Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

+ * Are you a current UTRGV employee?

+ Yes

+ No

+ * Are you now, or previously, employed by The University of Texas System or any of its institutions?

+ Yes - I currently am employed by the UT System or its institutions

+ Yes - I have previously been employed by the UT System or its institutions

+ No - I have never been employed by the UT System or its institutions

+ * Please select your highest level of completed education.

+ 6th grade education

+ 10th grade education

+ High School Diploma or GED

+ Associates Degree, Technical, or Trade School Degree/Certification or 60 Hours of College Hours

+ Bachelors Degree from an accredited university

+ Masters Degree from an accredited university

+ Ph. D. or other terminal degree from an accredited university

+ None of the above

+ * Please provide the field of study for your education:

(Open Ended Question)

+ * Please indicate the number of years of work experience you have directly related to the position in which you are applying for:

+ Less than 1 year

+ 1 year

+ 2 years

+ 3 years

+ 4 years

+ 5 years

+ 6 years

+ 7 years

+ 8 years

+ 9 years

+ 10 years

+ Over 10 years

+ * Do you meet the minimum requirements for this position?

+ Yes

+ No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

+ Resume

Optional Documents

+ Cover Letter/Letter of Application

+ Curriculum Vitae

+ Unofficial Transcripts

+ Reference Letter 1

+ Reference Letter 2

+ Reference Letter 3

+ Certifications and Licenses

+ Training Certificates

+ Other Document

+ List of 3 References

+ Unofficial Transcripts 2

+ Unofficial Transcripts 3

+ Letter of Interest

+ Unofficial Graduate Transcripts

+ Additional Document