Senior Assistant Director, NCAA and Veteran Certification

Position Details

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About Fordham

Founded in 1841, Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York, offering an exceptional education distinguished by the Jesuit tradition to more than 16,000 students in its nine colleges and schools. It has residential campuses in the Bronx and Manhattan, a campus in West Harrison, N.Y., the Louis Calder Center Biological Field Station in Armonk, N.Y., and the London Centre in the United Kingdom.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; life insurance; short and long-term disability; employee assistance program (

EAP

); tuition remission; and generous time off.

Successful candidates should have a knowledge of and commitment to the goals of Jesuit Education.

Title of Position

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Position Details

Position Information

About Fordham

Founded in 1841, Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York, offering an exceptional education distinguished by the Jesuit tradition to more than 16,000 students in its nine colleges and schools. It has residential campuses in the Bronx and Manhattan, a campus in West Harrison, N.Y., the Louis Calder Center Biological Field Station in Armonk, N.Y., and the London Centre in the United Kingdom.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; life insurance; short and long-term disability; employee assistance program (

EAP

); tuition remission; and generous time off.

Successful candidates should have a knowledge of and commitment to the goals of Jesuit Education.

Title of Position

Senior Assistant Director, NCAA and Veteran Certification

Position Number

A10715

FLSA

Exempt

Scheduled Hours Per Week

35

Department

Enrollment Services - Academic Records

Campus

Rose Hill

Work Arrangement

Hybrid

Hybrid Policy:

Please review the Hybrid Policy at www.fordham.edu/hybridpolicy .

Position Summary

Reporting to the University Registrar, the Senior Assistant Director,

NCAA

and Veteran Certification ensures Fordham University’s compliance with National Collegiate Athletic Association (

NCAA

) and Veterans Administration (VA) eligibility requirements for veteran students and student-athletes. 

This role analyzes academic records, including transcripts and degree audits, to verify eligibility for

NCAA

participation and VA benefits. This position collaborates closely with the Athletics Department and the Office of Military and Veterans Services to maintain accurate records and facilitate a compliant environment. 

This position may require evening and weekend work.

Essential Functions

Certifies

NCAA

eligibility by evaluating academic records of new, continuing, transfer, and international student-athletes against

NCAA

, conference (e.g., Atlantic 10), and University policies each semester.

Assesses transfer credits and course substitutions to ensure student athlete compliance with

NCAA

transfer rules.

Prepares required

NCAA

reports.

Oversees certification of satisfactory academic progress and degree progression for all student athletes.

Collaborates with the Athletic Department to develop and refine certification guidelines, tools, processes, and procedures.

Designs and implements new procedures and training based on audit findings to resolve coding/documentation issues and enhance compliance.

Processes VA certifications at the start of each semester by analyzing student transcripts to determine eligibility for tuition, housing, and other VA benefits.

Monitors academic progress towards degrees for veteran/veteran beneficiary students and student-athletes, and reports any status changes to the

NCAA

and/or VA.

Conducts periodic audits of student records by meeting with external and internal auditors and reviewing documentation to ensure ongoing compliance with

NCAA

and VA regulations.

Essential Functions Note

This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list.
The University may assign additional related duties as necessary.

Management Responsibilities

Not responsible for supervision or oversight of others.

Additional Functions

Maintains confidentiality of student records and complies with all Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (

FERPA

) regulations.

Participates in the preparation of required VA reports.

Identifies and reports potential

NCAA

/VA violations related to academic performance.

Supports the Tuition Assistance Program (

TAP

) certification process.

Required Qualifications: Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree.

Minimum of 3 years of work experience in academic record analysis, including degree audits and transcript evaluation.

Required Qualifications: Knowledge and Skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and resolve complex issues.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with diverse stakeholders (veteran/military affiliated students and student athletes, administrators, faculty, and compliance staff).

Familiarity with student information systems (Banner, DegreeWorks, Slate, etc.) and data management tools.

Ability to maintain confidentiality and comply with

FERPA

regulations.

Proficiency in Excel.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Higher Education Administration, Student Affairs).

Minimum Starting Salary

$75,000

Maximum Starting Salary

$80,000

Note

Salary is commensurate with qualifications, experience, and skills.

Is this a Union position?

No

Posting Detail Information

| Posting Number | A854P | | Number of Vacancies | 1 | | Start Date | ASAP | | Posting Date | 04/30/2025 | | Special Instructions | | | EEO Statement |
Fordham University is committed to excellence through diversity and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds.

Fordham University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. |

Physical Activity and Work Environment

Physical Activity

| Sitting | Nearly Continuously | | Repetitive Hand Motion (such as typing) | Nearly Continuously | | Hearing, Listening, Talking | Nearly Continuously | | Standing | Seldom | | Walking | Seldom | | Running | Not Required | | Bending, Stooping, Kneeling, squatting, Crouching, Crawling | Not Required | | Climbing stairs | Not Required | | Climbing ladders | Not Required | | Reaching overhead | Not Required | | Pulling, pushing | Not Required | | Shoveling | Not Required | | Lifting – up to 20 pounds | Not Required | | Lifting – up to 50 pounds | Not Required | | Lifting – over 50 pounds | Not Required |

Work Environment

| Work Environment | Office Environment:  Employees are protected from weather conditions or contaminants, but not necessarily occasional temperature changes. |

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents

Supplemental questions you will be required to answer on the application (No action is needed on this page)

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Do you have a bachelor's degree?

   • Yes
   • No

2. * Do you have a minimum of 3 years of work experience in academic record analysis, including degree audits and transcript evaluation?

   • Yes
   • No

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