Athletic Certification Manager

University of Nebraska-Lincoln; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 47,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln seeks an Athletic Certification Manager in Lincoln to review academic records of student-athletes and document compliance with progress-toward-degree and NCAA, Big Ten rules. You will use Degree Audit and reporting tools to maintain eligibility databases and projections of future eligibility considerations.

This role supports Husker Academics counseling staff, generates daily enrollment reports, and participates in the AEC Committee while ensuring

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree plus 2 years of experience in academic administration, student affairs, enrollment management or related field required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills required.
• Ability to analyze information from reports, student systems, and statistics.

Responsibilities

• Review academic records of student-athletes and document compliance with NCAA, Big Ten and institutional rules.
• Maintain NCAA eligibility database and projections of future eligibility considerations using Degree Audit and other reporting software.
• Generate, evaluate and distribute daily enrollment reporting for academic status and enrollment changes.
• Serve on the AEC Committee with Athletics staff; act on behalf of the Assistant Registrar in case of absence; maintain confidentiality.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Written communication

Verbal communication

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Degree Audit

Analytical tools

Job description

Working Title

Athletic Certification Manager

Department

Office of the University Registrar-0961

Description Of Work

Responsible for reviewing academic records of student-athletes and documenting compliance with progress-toward-degree and other NCAA , Big Ten, and institutional academic eligibility rules in support of the Assistant Registrar and overall eligibility certification process. Remains familiar with curricular requirements across the University’s Colleges and uses Degree Audit and other reporting software to maintain NCAA eligibility database and projections of future eligibility considerations. Supports Husker Academics counseling staff and frequently handles individual questions from counselors to ensure both UNL degree progress and satisfaction of NCAA and Big Ten academic eligibility requirements for student-athletes. Generates, evaluates, and distributes daily enrollment reporting for academic status and enrollment changes. Serves as a member of AEC (Academics, Eligibility, Compliance) Committee alongside Athletics staff. Act on behalf of Assistant Registrar of Athletic Certification in cases of absence, while maintaining absolute confidentiality with highly sensitive student-athlete information.

Please note

Sponsorship will not be offered for this position.

The University of Nebraska does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment. See https://equity.unl.edu/notice-nondiscrimination/.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus 2 years of experience working in academic administration, student affairs, enrollment management, academic advising, or organizational administration required; equivalent education/experience considered.
• Previous employment experience working with academic program requirements
• Ability to analyze information obtained from reports, student systems, and statistics
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to create clear and precise documentation required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree
• Previous employment experience at an NCAA member institution, with eligibility certification and/or advising
• Strong analytical thinking to assess situations
• Ability to self-manage
• Excellent time management with ability to prioritize tasks and projects
• Experience with analytical tools.

Posted Salary

$52,000/yr. minimum