Coordinator - Athletic Eligibility

Coordinator – Athletic Eligibility

Job Number: P1316
Work Type: Classified
Location: Murfreesboro, Tennessee
Categories: Athletics and Coaching, Admissions and Enrollment, Administrative/Clerical Support

Coordinator – Athletic Eligibility

Registrars Office

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

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; helping prepare NCAA reports; performing data entry to track eligibility; running iSQL reports to ensure data accuracy;

answering 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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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Application Review Date: March 6, 2026