The Office of the University Registrar serves as the liaison amongst university constituents to ensure compliance with academic policies, procedures, and deadlines. The Assistant University Registrar for Athletic Certification will serve as the certifying official for academic eligibility of entering freshmen student-athletes, transfer student-athletes, and continuing student-athletes. The incumbent will work closely with Academic Support Services for Student-Athletes, Academic Advisors within the Schools, and the Athletic Compliance Office regarding National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) academic rules and regulations.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Determine student-athlete eligibility for practice and competition
• Serve as the certification official with regards to NCAA initial eligibility, transfer eligibility, and continuing eligibility
• Monitor student-athlete reinstatement
• Prepare and submit the institution’s annual NCAA Graduation Success Rate (GSR) and Academic Progress Rate (APR) reports
• Train the Schools on the NCAA certification process and their role in relation to the certification process
• Serve as the point of contact for internal and external NCAA audits
• Maintain student-athlete records in Compliance Assistant
• Monitor reporting for student-athlete course adds, drops, and withdrawals
• Assist Associate University Registrar with related projects
• Collaborate with others in the office to understand the processes that affect student-athlete certification

The selected candidate will be offered a competitive salary of up to $66,000 annually, based on qualifications and experience.

Serves as primary contact for compliance rules, interpretations, and questions and maintains oversight of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) eligibility. Coordinates with other units to monitor admission and eligibility. Assists with the management and processing of compliance files and confidential information and submits Academic Progress Rates (APR) and Graduation Success Rates (GSR). Oversees the Athletics Department’s agent registration program.

The ability to interpret, explain, and apply with the utmost integrity NCAA and ACC rules and regulations, in conjunction with university policy, is essential and attention to detail in doing so is crucial. This position also includes the maintenance of athletic records related to certification of student-athletes according to applicable policies, laws, and regulations. This position will require frequent interaction with the Department of Athletics, Faculty Athletic Representative, admission and advising offices in the Schools, and other administrative offices on campus. Preference will be given to candidates with NCAA eligibility experience. Attendance at meetings throughout the Pittsburgh campus, as well as potential travel to other locations in and out of the state.

Occasional lifting and transportation of personal computers and related equipment (approximately 25 pounds, maximum) is required. Mobility to attend meetings throughout campus. Some travel may be required.