Director of Eligibility & Certification

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09/09/2026Athletics ComplianceNoRegularNoUniversity of Arkansas Fayetteville

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As an employer the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health dental life and disability insurance tuition waivers for employees and their families 12 official holidays immediate leave accrual and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.

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Compliance of Job Duties:The Director of Athletics Eligibility & Certification serves as the University of Arkansas Athletics Departments 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.

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.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree from an accredited institution
• At least two (2) years of NCAA Division I experience in athletics compliance eligibility certification student-athlete academic services or a related field
• Experience interpreting and applying NCAA eligibility transfer and progress-toward-degree legislation
• Demonstrated analytical organizational problem-solving and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters degree from an accredited institution
• At least three (3) or more years of NCAA Division I experience administering eligibility certification
• Experience serving as a campus certifying official or primary eligibility administrator
• Experience with Teamworks Compliance Recruiting Compliance Assistant NCAA Academic Portal NCAA Eligibility Center Transfer Portal LSDBi RSRO Workday and other NCAA and institutional student information systems
• Experience 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 procedures
• Knowledge of NCAA initial eligibility transfer eligibility continuing eligibility and progress-toward-degree requirements
• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple deadlines
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent written verbal and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across multiple departments
• Ability to interpret complex legislation academic transcripts degree audits and institutional policies
• Ability to maintain confidential information while exercising sound judgment and discretion
• Proficiency with NCAA compliance platforms student information systems Microsoft Office Suite and database management systems
• Commitment to integrity institutional control compliance and student-athlete academic success

Additional Information:

Commensurate with education and experienceResumeProof of Veteran StatusKrista Hoover Senior HR Partner - Athletics

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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. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex may be sent to the Universitys Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

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