Athletic Eligibility Certification Analyst

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"The University of Mississippi — fondly referred to as Ole Miss — stands as a premier public research institution with a proud legacy of academic distinction. We are devoted to nurturing a vibrant, inclusive community where every member — student, faculty, and staff — can achieve their fullest potential.”

The mission of the Office of the Registrar is to preserve the integrity, accuracy, and privacy of all academic records; to interpret institutional and governmental policies to members of the academic and general community; and to efficiently distribute those records in full compliance with applicable policies, laws, and regulations.

The Office of the Registrar strives to be leaders in the campus community. We are dedicated to serving our constituents with integrity, accuracy, and accountability by developing a knowledgeable, resourceful, empowered, and valued team.

Below you will find classification and compensation information. For additional details behind the University of Mississippi classification system please visit Human Resource Compensation Page

Family -Student & Academic Services

Sub-Family -Student Records

Career Track / Level - P1

Grade -4

• Verifies freshmen, transfer, and returning student-athletes are admitted or readmitted in accordance with the requirements published in the University’s Undergraduate Catalog and confirms that each student-athlete is eligible under NCAA and SEC rules to receive athletic related financial aid, to practice, and to compete in intercollegiate athletic events.
• Develops a comprehensive knowledge of NCAA and SEC rules and regulations, and other educational materials published by these organizations (i.e. NCAA web page, The NCAA News, etc.).
• Identifies and monitors the various student-athlete status groups within the University’s student information system.
• Verifies the accuracy of information on squad lists and ensures that supporting documentation is on file (i.e. transcripts, scores, Clearinghouse certifications, etc.).
• Reviews the pending eligibility status of prospective freshmen student-athletes with the NCAA Initial Eligibility Clearinghouse.
• Communicates with the Clearinghouse to resolve disputed documents or calculations.
• Coordinates with the Athletic Department’s Eligibility Records Specialists the publication of an admission and eligibility status report for all newly recruited student-athletes enrolling for the first time.
• Provides preliminary admission and eligibility projections to the Athletic Department’s Student Athlete Services on prospective student-athletes being recruited.
• Coordinates with representatives of each dean’s office and other academic departments to ensure student-athletes have satisfied the course, GPA, and percent of degree requirements for continued eligibility (i.e. “progress towards a degree” or “satisfactory progress”).
• Provides a comprehensive evaluation of each student-athlete’s readmission and eligibility status prior to the beginning of each summer session.
• Coordinates with the Director of Financial Aid the collection and issuing of documents required to verify the accuracy of non-athletic financial aid (i.e. exemption letters, etc.).
• Monitors academic and eligibility issues, which have the potential of developing into a rules violation, and advises the Registrar and the institution’s compliance director about matters, which may require investigative efforts to resolve. Ensures all assigned tasks are in compliance with University, SEC Conference, and NCAA rules.
• Performs similar or related duties as assigned or required.

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