Associate Director, Transfer & Eligibility Specialist jobs in United States
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Virginia Tech · 2 months ago

Associate Director, Transfer & Eligibility Specialist

Virginia Tech is a comprehensive land-grant institution dedicated to knowledge and creativity. The Associate Director, Transfer & Eligibility Specialist will manage the NCAA transfer eligibility process for student-athletes, ensuring compliance with NCAA bylaws and facilitating the academic support services for current athletes.

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Responsibilities

Works directly with the Athletics Compliance office to determine initial transfer eligibility
Completes initial transfer evaluation of transferable courses
Works directly with the Office of the Undergraduate Registrar and SAASS staff to determine additional transferable courses
Coordinates collection and review of syllabi from other institutions
Reviews each prospective transfer student-athlete for multiple potential majors and projected NCAA eligibility
Coordinates receipt and distribution of official transcripts to appropriate stakeholders
Facilitates submission of courses for review within General Education during the transfer evaluation process
Communicates timely updates and outcomes to appropriate stakeholders
Serves as the primary SAASS oversight for all reporting and communication on continuing eligibility
Works with the SAASS Director to compile and submit accurate data relative to NCAA Graduation Success Rate in a timely manner
Responsible for working with former student-athletes utilizing the NCAA Degree Completion Award Program
Continuously review internal process for efficiency and effectiveness, and propose changes to support this
Serve on campus committees as assigned
Support, enforce and ensure compliance with all federal, state, University, NCAA, ACC and departmental policies and regulations
Provide support as needed at the direction of the SAASS Director, including serving in a backup capacity to ensure continuity of operations and to address staffing or workload gaps within the unit

Qualification

NCAA rules knowledgeNCAA Transfer Portal experienceFERPA complianceAnalytical skillsTime managementOrganizational skillsCommunication skillsProblem solvingCollaborationAttention to detail

Required

Master's degree
Ability to effectively interact with individuals from various social, cultural, economic and educational backgrounds
Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with many constituencies, and able to work in a time sensitive and fast-paced environment
Ability to exercise sound judgment and handle confidential information with discretion and according to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) guidelines

Preferred

Extensive knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations
Direct experience with NCAA Transfer Portal and continuing eligibility bylaws
Experience in the use of technology to accomplish academic or administrative tasks, such as TeamWorks, ARMS, and Banner operating systems
Excellent analytical skills, time management, attention to detail and organizational skills
Excellent understanding and foresight of impediments to student-athlete eligibility and/or graduation of student-athletes
Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills
Excellent communication skills
Ability to keep processes moving efficiently within tight time constraints

Company

Virginia Tech

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Virginia Tech is a public research university that offers a range of academic programs and conducts research across various fields.

H1B Sponsorship

Virginia Tech has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$24.09M
Key Investors
Virginia Innovation Partnership CorporationNational Institute of Food and AgricultureAppalachian Regional Commission
2025-01-16Grant
2024-06-26Grant· $0.59M
2024-02-15Grant· $0.45M

Leadership Team

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Steven McKnight
Vice President for Strategic Alliances
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David Raymond
Associate Vice President for Security and Identity
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