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NCAA Eligibility Officer

East Carolina University

$47,379 - $55,000

United States, North Carolina, Greenville

Aug 13, 2025

Posting Details

Position Information

Job Title	NCAA Eligibility Officer
Position Number	500595
Vacancy Open to	All Candidates
Department	AAH Registrar Office
Department Homepage	https://registrar.ecu.edu/
Advertising Department	REGISTRAR
Division	Academic Affairs
Classification Title	Specialist
Working Title	NCAA Eligibility Officer
Number of Vacancies	1
Full Time Equivalent (FTE)	1.0
Full Time or Part Time	Full Time
Anticipated Recruitment Range. Salary offered may be outside of this range as impacted by budget, UNC salary administration, and/or candidate qualifications.	$47,379 - $55,000
Position Location (City)	Greenville
Position Type	Non-Faculty
Job Category	Non-Faculty Instructional & Research
Organizational Unit Overview	Academic Affairs ("AA") is headed by the Provost and Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs who serves as the institution's Chief Academic Officer ("CAO") and is responsible for administering academic policies. AA is comprised of each of the university's colleges, schools, and libraries, along with other academic support and administrative units, to include Learner Operations, Research, Innovation and Engagement, Institutional Planning, Assessment and Research, and Global Affairs. Academic Affairs works collaboratively to strengthen ECU's culture of academic excellence in line with our mission to be a national model for student success, public service, and regional transformation. Office of the Registrar The primary purpose of the Office of the Registrar is to assist students with academic progress to meet their education goals, maintaining accurate, permanent, confidential records, and administering University policy and procedures. Through an emphasis on teamwork, problem solving, and planning, the Office of the Registrar's staff will provide courteous and timely service to our constituents. The Office of the Registrar continually automates processes and refines services to support University enrollment goals, registration, grading, graduation, and other academic services needed by current and former students.
Job Duties	Eligibility Certifications for all 450+ student-athletes - 50% Know and understand NCAA rules for academic eligibility Evaluate academic progress of each student-athlete per NCAA bylaws. Analyze student academic records and determine what must be done to maintain eligibility or regain eligibility throughout the student's academic career under their changing status. Evaluate changes to the academic record (grade changes, degree program changes, course substitutions/waivers, etc.) for each student-athlete and determine ramifications to their academic eligibility status. Coordinate with Student-Athlete Academic Services evaluate academic progress and eligibility of continuing student-athletes, addressing and resolving concerns, and developing strategies for success. Work with the Athletic Compliance Office, Undergraduate Admissions, and Student-Athlete Academic Services in the processing of transfer evaluations for prospective student-athletes. Coordinate with other departments on campus for evaluation of transfer credit. Academic Program Rate (APR) Assistance Review Complete academic information in NCAA Transfer Portal Update attendance information in Banner forms. Analyze Athletic Eligibility degree audits, transcripts, and other identified documents to determine academic eligibility status of student-athletes. Identify and monitor student-athletes requirements and needs - 50% * Identify student-athletes who need full evaluation at mid-year for certification. * Identify and monitor Football student-athletes who need to pass 27 hours over the year to regain contests. * Summer Required Activities Exception review for football and basketball. * Review with Student-Athlete Academic Services proper procedures for generating Athletic Compliance documents every semester * Prepare Academic Eligibility documents to be submitted to Athletic Compliance and FAR for certification. * Coordinate with Athletic Compliance, Student-Athlete Academic Services, and FAR to schedule and lead certification meetings * Monitor full-time enrollment status of each student-athlete and contact appropriate officials if this status changes. * Provide training/instruction/answers to questions to Academic Coordinators concerning use of AE degree audit. * Work with Degree Works Specialist to provide information to other schools/ institutions through WebX, conference calls, face-to-face meetings concerning the implementation of the Athletic Eligibility Audit. This position is contingent upon available funding.
Minimum Education/Experience	Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation	None
Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education	N/A
Special Instructions to Applicant	East Carolina University requires applicants to submit a candidate profile online in order to be considered for the position. Candidates must also submit a cover letter, resume, and a list of three references, including contact information, online. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Two to three original letters of reference are required for employment. Please be aware that if selected as a candidate of choice, an automatic e-mail will be sent to the individuals entered in the References section of the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system. Letters of reference submitted via the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system will be verified and considered towards meeting this requirement.
Additional Instructions to Applicant	In order to be considered for this position, applicants must complete a candidate profile online via the PeopleAdmin system and submit any requested documents. Additionally, applicants that possess the preferred education and experience must also possess the minimum education/experience, if applicable.
Job Open Date	08/13/2025
Open Until Filled	No
Job Close Date - Positions will be posted until 11:59 p.m. EST on this date. If no closing date is indicated, the position may close at any time after the initial screening date.	08/27/2025
Initial Screening Begins	08/28/2025
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Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting	https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/88278
Nondiscrimination Statement	East Carolina University is committed to workforce success and cultivating a culture of care for our employees. ECU prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment based on race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, and veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status or disability. Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act ( ADAAA) should contact the ADA Coordinator at (252) 737-1018 (Voice/ TTY) or ADA-Coordinator@ecu.edu.
Eligibility for Employment	Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. ECU participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
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