Director of Eligibility & Certification

Summary Of Job DutiesThe Director of Athletics Eligibility & Certification serves as the University of Arkansas Athletics Department's primary authority and final campus certifying official for student-athlete academic eligibility. This position provides strategic leadership and oversight of all NCAA, Southeastern Conference (SEC), and University eligibility certification processes, ensuring institutional compliance while supporting student-athlete academic success. Responsibilities include administering initial, transfer, and continuing eligibility certification; monitoring progress-toward-degree requirements; preparing NCAA, SEC, institutional, and state reports; interpreting NCAA and SEC legislation; and collaborating with Student-Athlete Academic Services, the Office of the Registrar, Admissions, Financial Aid, academic colleges, coaches, faculty, and external governing bodies. The Director ensures the integrity of all eligibility certification processes through accurate monitoring, documentation, reporting, and legislative interpretation.QualificationsMinimum Qualifications:Bachelor's degree from an accredited institutionAt least two (2) years of NCAA Division I experience in athletics compliance, eligibility certification, student-athlete academic services, or a related fieldExperience interpreting and applying NCAA eligibility, transfer, and progress-toward-degree legislationDemonstrated analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills Preferred Qualifications:Master's degree from an accredited institutionAt least three (3) or more years of NCAA Division I experience administering eligibility certificationExperience serving as a campus certifying official or primary eligibility administratorExperience with Teamworks Compliance + Recruiting, Compliance Assistant, NCAA Academic Portal, NCAA Eligibility Center, Transfer Portal, LSDBi, RSRO, Workday, and other NCAA and institutional student information systemsExperience preparing NCAA Academic Progress Rate (APR), Graduation Success Rate (GSR), Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act (EADA), IPEDS, revenue distribution, sports sponsorship, participation, and other NCAA or conference reports Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:Comprehensive knowledge of NCAA, SEC, and University academic eligibility legislation, policies, and proceduresKnowledge of NCAA initial eligibility, transfer eligibility, continuing eligibility, and progress-toward-degree requirementsStrong organizational and project management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple deadlinesStrong analytical and critical thinking skills with exceptional attention to detail and accuracyExcellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across multiple departmentsAbility to interpret complex legislation, academic transcripts, degree audits, and institutional policiesAbility to maintain confidential information while exercising sound judgment and discretionProficiency with NCAA compliance platforms, student information systems, Microsoft Office Suite, and database management systemsCommitment to integrity, institutional control, compliance, and student-athlete academic successRegular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual preference, or pregnancy. Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights. Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.Summary Of Job DutiesThe Director of Athletics Eligibility & Certification serves as the University of Arkansas Athletics Department's primary authority and final campus certifying official for student-athlete academic eligibility. This position provides strategic leadership and oversight of all NCAA, Southeastern Conference (SEC), and University eligibility certification processes, ensuring institutional compliance while supporting student-athlete academic success. Responsibilities include administering initial, transfer, and continuing eligibility certification; monitoring progress-toward-degree requirements; preparing NCAA, SEC, institutional, and state reports; interpreting NCAA and SEC legislation; and collaborating with Student-Athlete Academic Services, the Office of the Registrar, Admissions, Financial Aid, academic colleges, coaches, faculty, and external governing bodies. The Director ensures the integrity of all eligibility certification processes through accurate monitoring, documentation, reporting, and legislative interpretation.QualificationsMinimum Qualifications: Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual preference, or pregnancy. Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights. Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.