Coordinator - Athletic Eligibility

Job Title

Coordinator - Athletic Eligibility

Department

Registrars Office

Salary

$44,992 - $55,342; commensurate with experience

Job Summary/Basic Function

Provide assistance to the Coordinator Athlete Eligibility/Certifying Officer with tasks that include: reviewing and confirming overall academic and general eligibility for student athletes-freshman, transfer, and continuing-for 17 sports on a term by term basis; completing end-of-term processing for each student athlete; help prepare NCAA reports; perform data entry to track eligibility; run iSQL reports to ensure data accuracy; answer general questions related to admission requirements from prospective student athletes who are in the recruiting process. Help the Coordinator research and interpret rules for coaches, student athletes, and administrators relating to NCAA Bylaw 14. As necessary, meet with coaching staff to identify missing documents/information related to MTSU's Institutional Request List (IRL). Attend Athletic Committee meetings, Professional seminars and regional rules seminars as appropriate. Perform other related tasks or special projects as assigned.

Required Education

Job Title

Coordinator - Athletic Eligibility

Department

Registrars Office

Salary

$44,992 - $55,342; commensurate with experience

Job Summary/Basic Function

Provide assistance to the Coordinator Athlete Eligibility/Certifying Officer with tasks that include: reviewing and confirming overall academic and general eligibility for student athletes-freshman, transfer, and continuing-for 17 sports on a term by term basis; completing end-of-term processing for each student athlete; help prepare NCAA reports; perform data entry to track eligibility; run iSQL reports to ensure data accuracy; answer general questions related to admission requirements from prospective student athletes who are in the recruiting process. Help the Coordinator research and interpret rules for coaches, student athletes, and administrators relating to NCAA Bylaw 14. As necessary, meet with coaching staff to identify missing documents/information related to MTSU's Institutional Request List (IRL). Attend Athletic Committee meetings, Professional seminars and regional rules seminars as appropriate. Perform other related tasks or special projects as assigned.

Required Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Math, Computer Related Field, Health and Human Performance or related area required. Note: a high school diploma or high school equivalency (HSE) and five years of related experience may be considered in lieu of the bachelor's degree.

Required Related Experience

One year of progressively responsible related work experience in athlete compliance, degree audit, secretarial/clerical/data entry.

Desirable Related Experience

Two years related work experience in higher education in enrollment/student affairs, athletics and/or NCAA regulations preferred.

Documents Needed to Apply

Cover Letter & Resume Required

MTSU offers a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to the following: Sick Leave Vacation Leave for Administrative/Classified Staff/12-month Faculty 13 paid University holidays Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance Retirement plans Optional 401K and 403B Deferred Compensation Plans Educational benefits for the employee and their spouse and dependents Click here for additional information.

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MTSU is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.

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MTSU is a Tobacco & Drug-Free campus.

This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you will be required to provide information about your criminal history to be considered.

For individuals requiring reasonable accommodation to apply: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position with MTSU, please call 615-898-2929 or email emp@mtsu.edu.

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Application Review Date: March 6, 2026

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