Eligibility Specialist

University of Maryland Eastern Shore, United States

Updated: about 1 hour ago
Location: Princess Anne, MARYLAND
Deadline: ;

Posting Details
Position Information


Position Title Eligibility Specialist
Job Type Staff
Position Information
The Department of Athletics invites applications for a full-time, twelve-month, contractual position limited with benefits. Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications. UMES sponsors 14 Division I varsity sports with approximately 200 student-athletes.
Responsibilities
  • Determines academic eligibility for practice and  competition. 
  • Ensures conference office certification deadlines are met. 
  • Updates student-athlete information in Compliance Assistant 2.0. 
  • Enters and monitors prospective student-athlete information related to initial eligibility in the NCAA Eligibility Center portal. 
  • Creates and disseminates eligibility reports to coaches and applicable staff.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.
Classification 25-0000 Education, Training, and Library Occupations
Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree. 
  • One-year experience working with NCAA regulations regarding eligibility (Bylaw 14) .
  • Experience with degree auditing or academic advising.
Preferred Qualifications
Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
  • Knowledgeable of NCAA regulations regarding eligibility (Bylaw 14).
  • Demonstrated experience working with individuals from diverse socio-economic, ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
  • Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills with the ability to demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills.
  •  Ability to meet deadlines.
Certifications/Registrations
N/A
EEO Statement

UMES is an EEO/AA employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, age, sex, color, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or political affiliation. Minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate must be able to show acceptable documentation establishing the right to accept employment in the United States of America without employer sponsorship.
FLSA Exempt
Salary Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Posting Detail Information


Posting Number S00609P
Application/Resume deadline
Open Until Filled Yes
Resume/Application Process
Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and the names of three current professional references (current or past supervisor) including e-mail address, and telephone number (current supervisor will not be contacted without the candidate’s prior consent). All applicants must apply using the new online application system. Please visit https://umes.peopleadmin.com/postings to apply. The successful candidate must be able to show acceptable documentation establishing the right to accept employment in the United States of America without employer sponsorship.
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