Athletic Eligibility Coordinator; Hybrid

Athletic Eligibility Coordinator (Hybrid)

Apply for the Athletic Eligibility Coordinator (Hybrid) role at the University of California, Merced.

The hourly range the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $26.39 - $30.53/hr.

This posting will remain open until the position is filled, with initial applicant review expected to be on or around January 2, 2026.

This position offers a hybrid schedule (minimum 2 days onsite).

The University of California, Merced is the newest of the University of California system's 10 campuses and one of the youngest universities to be designated an R1 research university. With approximately 9,100 undergraduate and graduate students, UC Merced is a smaller, more intimate campus compared to its sister campuses, while equipped and staffed as a cutting edge, 21st century research institution.

With bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs, strong research and academic partnerships and a growing community in the heart of the San Joaquin Valley, the UC Merced campus is continually evolving and requires talented, knowledgeable and dynamic educators, researchers, management and staff.

The Athletic Eligibility Coordinator is responsible for all student-athlete certification based out of the Registrar's Office. Although primarily responsible for athletic certification, this position will also assist with Veteran certification and the review of students California residency determinations. Responsible for maintaining knowledge of and compliance with NCAA, conference, and athletic department rules and regulations related to student-athlete eligibility within the scope of assigned duties.

• Evaluate, certify, monitor, and document student athletes' academic eligibility for sports participation. Analyze prior college transcripts for new transfer student-athletes to determine when athletes are eligible to participate. Reconcile and verify data for all eligibility certificates. Assure security of all student records. Must be familiar with, comply with, and be evaluated on, NCAA, conference, athletic department rules and regulations related to student-athlete eligibility as it relates to your job function.
• Evaluate, certify, monitor, and document student California residency for tuition purposes. Evaluate, certify, monitor, and document student Veteran status for certification to VA.
• Provides routine guidance and information to students (current, prospective, and former), parents, faculty, and / or staff regarding enrollment, registration, grading, degree and student record policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Analyzes routine student inquiries, determines relevant issues, and implements or recommends solutions.
• Identifies opportunities for improved internal practices and procedures.

• Bachelor's degree in related field from an accredited institution.
• 1 year of related experience.
• Experience in Higher Education work environment (Preferred).

• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines.
• Ability to apply thorough knowledge of policies to a variety of individual situations. Recommends procedures to ensure compliance in a diverse learning community.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills. Active listening skills. Customer service orientation.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Strong ability to establish and maintain cooperative relationships with campus departments, UC campuses, and external agencies.
• Ability to work with people from diverse cultures. Utilizes excellent constituent service skills with all interactions.
• Knowledge of specialized registrar core functions (e.g., degree requirements, special enrollment, veterans' benefits, and residency). (Preferred)
• Thorough knowledge of University policies, processes, and procedures and of Federal and California laws pertaining to the privacy rights of students and access to student information. (Preferred)

Background check required.

An online application is required for each position to apply. The…