Posted: May 6, 2026
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Athletic Eligibility Certification Specialist

University of North Carolina at Charlotte - Charlotte, NC
Full-time
Salary: $39,058.00 - $53,705.00 Annually
Application Deadline: May 13, 2026
Registrar/Records/Registration
This position will:
  • Evaluate and certify the prospective, initial, transfer, and continuing academic eligibility of student-athletes in strict accordance with NCAA bylaws, Conference rules, and institutional regulations.
  • Maintain an expert-level understanding of current NCAA legislation, interpretations, and sport-specific requirements to ensure departmental compliance.
  • Analyze degree audits and transcripts to track Progress Toward Degree (PTD). This includes identifying and resolving potential eligibility risks throughout a student-athlete’s career.
  • Conduct comprehensive eligibility evaluations for high school prospects and prospective transfer students (utilizing processes such as ARMS).
  • Review, verify, and submit critical national data, including Academic Progress Rate (APR) and Graduation Success Rate (GSR) metrics.
  • Analyze changes to academic records—such as degree program swaps, grade changes, or course substitutions—to determine immediate and long-term ramifications on eligibility status.
  • Identify and track student-athletes subject to additional or sport-specific NCAA legislation (e.g., Summer Required Activities Academic Exceptions for Football and Basketball).
  • Collaborate with the Athletic Academic Center, Athletic Compliance, and the Faculty Athletics Representative (FAR) to lead certification meetings and develop success strategies.
  • Partner with the Office of the Registrar and DegreeWorks specialists to ensure official academic records, including AP credits and dual enrollment transcripts, are accurate and up-to-date.
  • Conduct ongoing monitoring of full-time enrollment status, including specialized tracking of international student-athlete regulations (e.g., the 9-hour rule) to maintain visa compliance.
  • Prepare and organize internal eligibility documents and certification packets for final review by the FAR and Compliance office.
  • Consult with various academic colleges on campus to facilitate the evaluation of transfer credits and course waivers.