Student Athlete Eligibilty Transfer Specialist

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If you’re ready to work for an organization that nurtures diversity, respect, professional development, and a comfortable work-life fit, we invite you to consider applying for the position of Student Athlete Eligibility & Transfer Specialist. The Student Athlete Eligibility & Transfer Specialist reports to the Director of the Student Services Center and liaises with the Athletic Academic Resource Center (AARC) and the Compliance Team in the Department of Athletics, Physical Education and Recreation (DAPER). The person in this role will administer, implement, and interpret university and department policies and procedures on issues specifically regarding university transfer credit for student athletes and NCAA regulations. The candidate must be able to identify, clarify, and resolve highly visible or complex issues with substantial significance and impact that may span multiple areas, using advanced technical and professional knowledge requiring independent judgment. The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge about NCAA academic eligibility rules and regulations. This is a three-year fixed term position.

About the Student Services Center in Student Affairs:

The Student Services Center (SSC) provides exceptional customer service to Stanford students, parents, departments, and alumni by providing a single point of contact to analyze and resolve questions about academic and financial regulations, financial transactions, academic progress, and transaction-based issues. The Student Services Center is proud to be part of the division of Student Affairs, which educates students to make meaningful contributions as citizens of a complex world.

Your Responsibilities:

If you’re ready to work for an organization that nurtures diversity, respect, professional development, and a comfortable work-life fit, we invite you to consider applying for the position of Student Athlete Eligibility & Transfer Specialist. The Student Athlete Eligibility & Transfer Specialist reports to the Director of the Student Services Center and liaises with the Athletic Academic Resource Center (AARC) and the Compliance Team in the Department of Athletics, Physical Education and Recreation (DAPER). The person in this role will administer, implement, and interpret university and department policies and procedures on issues specifically regarding university transfer credit for student athletes and NCAA regulations. The candidate must be able to identify, clarify, and resolve highly visible or complex issues with substantial significance and impact that may span multiple areas, using advanced technical and professional knowledge requiring independent judgment. The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge about NCAA academic eligibility rules and regulations. This is a three-year fixed term position.

About the Student Services Center in Student Affairs:

The Student Services Center (SSC) provides exceptional customer service to Stanford students, parents, departments, and alumni by providing a single point of contact to analyze and resolve questions about academic and financial regulations, financial transactions, academic progress, and transaction-based issues. The Student Services Center is proud to be part of the division of Student Affairs, which educates students to make meaningful contributions as citizens of a complex world.

Your Responsibilities:

PROSPECTIVE STUDENT ATHLETE TRANSFER CREDIT EVALUATIONS

• Lead efforts to develop and implement a transfer evaluation process for student-athletes in close consultation with campus partners.
• After completion of transfer credit evaluation, provide an assessment of athletic academic eligibility to campus partners.
• Collaborate with academic departments and the student athletes Undergraduate Advising Director (UAD) to determine which courses can fulfill university and program requirements .
• Communicate results of transfer credit evaluation to campus partners.
• Once a student athlete has matriculated, post the appropriate credits to the student athlete’s record and transcript.
• Evaluate and streamline the overall transfer credit process for Stanford; look to implement new technologies to improve the process.
• Graduate transfer student-athlete support:
  
  • Consult with coaches and prospective graduate transfers regarding the graduate admissions process and available graduate programs.
  • ○Work with the Faculty Athletics Representative (FAR) and individual graduate programs to assess the feasibility of late applicants.

NCAA CERTIFICATION & REPORTING

• NCAA Certification

  • After certification by UADs for student-athletes each quarter, the NCAA Compliance & Transfer Officer will review all certifications for accuracy before submitting them to the NCAA Certifying Officer for final review.
  • Maintain a database shared with the UADs who support student-athletes and with DAPER Compliance regarding ongoing eligibility concerns.
  • Work with UADs to resolve issues, concerns, etc. for competing student-athletes while adhering to University policies and procedures.
  • Consult with the UADs who support student-athletes and with Compliance in the development of NCAA academic waivers and/or exceptions.
  • Assist NCAA Certification Officer with any technical Axess maintenance and system enhancement requests related to NCAA.

• Support the DAPER Compliance team when they submit Academic Progress Report (APR) & Graduate Success Report (GSR)

ADDITIONAL DUTIES:

• Work during holiday closures may be required based on need.
• Manage an area or program in student services, analyze effectiveness, and make final decisions on program eligibility.
• Engage in critical analysis of student and program concerns to resolve substantial issues which may span multiple areas, using advanced technical and professional knowledge.
• Interpret and implement university policy related to academic policies; oversee the implementation of policies and practices for a student population or school.
• Analyze and develop report requirements, portals and student facing communications.
• Evaluate and determine recommendations on technology resources, negotiate with resources options and vendors.
• Analyze and develop report requirements, portals, and student facing communications.
• Manage outreach programs, relationships with external communities and university liaisons.
• Provide consulting advice to internal and external organizations; act as subject matter expert in a specialized field.
• Oversee key processes, including contribution and direction on policy and program content.
• May direct the work of other staff; contribute to development of staff training programs.

* - Other duties may also be assigned

This role is open to candidates anywhere in the United States. Stanford University has five Regional Pay Structures. The compensation for this position will be based on the location of the successful candidate. The expected pay range for this position is $64,000 to $110,000 per annum.

Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location, and external market pay for comparable jobs.

At Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package. The Cardinal at Work website (https://cardinalatwork.stanford.edu/b...) provides detailed information on Stanford’s extensive range of benefits and rewards offered to employees. Specifics about the rewards package for this position may be discussed during the hiring process.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree and five years of relevant experience, or combination of education and relevant experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Must have significant experience working with NCAA rules and regulations in regards to academic eligibility.
• Must have had previous work experience with transfer credit policies and procedures.
• Preferred to have knowledge regarding APR and GSR reporting.
• Strong understanding of Stanford degree requirements for undergraduate students.
• Advanced communication skills to clearly and effectively communicate information to internal and external audiences, client groups, and all levels of management.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills to review and analyze complex information.
• Advanced computer skills, including experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Advanced customer service skills.
• Relevant computer systems/technology experience.
• Understanding of financial transactions.
• Ability to ensure and apply compliance with legal, financial, and university policies and external regulations.

Working Conditions:

• The preferred work schedule for this position is hybrid, 2 days onsite, however, we are open to remote candidates that meet or exceed the job qualifications.

Physical Requirements*:

• Frequently sit, perform desk-based computer tasks.
• Occasionally stand, walk, twist, use fine manipulation, grasp, use a telephone, write by hand, sort and file paperwork, lift, carry, push, and pull objects that weigh up to 10 pounds.

* - Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job.

Work Standards:

• Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.
• Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.
• Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University's Administrative Guide, http://adminguide.stanford.edu.

The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact Stanford University Human Resources at stanfordelr@stanford.edu. For all other inquiries, please submit a contact form.

Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.