Job Description

Athletic Stdnt Enrlmt Ofcr

Requisition IDreq34148
Working TitleAthletic Stdnt Enrlmt Ofcr
Position Grade14
Position Summary

Under the direction of the University Registrar oversees,coordinates, and administers the integrated student enrollment function, toinclude admissions and associated advisement activities, registration, recordsmanagement, and related compliance matters, for all student athletes recruitedinto the University's various NCAA Division I Intercollegiate Athleticsprograms. This is an in-person positionwith required on-campus attendance.

  • Oversees the establishment of all initial and continuing certifications of academic eligibility for all intercollegiate student athletes, in accordance with NCAA and Mountain West Conference regulations, bylaws, and procedural requirements.
  • Provides or oversees advice and counsel to prospective freshman and transfer student-athletes and their families, as appropriate, on university admission and/or transfer requirements, initial NCAA eligibility, and/or NCAA transfer eligibility requirements.
  • In collaboration with Transfer Evaluation Services determines admissibility, transferability of credit, and residency for all prospective student-athletes; provides input and recommendations in determining admissibility of special consideration cases.
  • Assists as needed all student-athlete registration activities, to include coding students as athletes, administration of transcripts, academic transactions, degree audits, monitoring of graduation rates, and data coding and maintenance.
  • Manages the collection and retention of all enrollment data and records for student athletes, ensuring compliance with all relevant federal and state laws and regulations, NCAA and Mountain West Conference requirements, and University policies and procedures.
  • Develops and implements general operating policies, systems, and procedures with respect to student-athlete admissions and enrollment, records management, and reporting.
  • Acts as primary liaison with and between various constituencies, to include students, parents, high school and college officials, faculty, University academic officials, alumni, and the Athletic Department with respect to a wide range of athletic admissions and enrollment issues.
  • Utilizes computerized systems to communicate with students, process admissions, determine eligibility, prepare reports and/or analyze data.
  • Participates in various campus committees, and state and regional professional organizations.
  • Serves as Campus Security Authority as outlined by the Clery Act.
  • Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

See the Position Description for additional information.

Conditions of Employment
  • Compliance with all NCAA rules and regulations is required in this position.
Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree; at least 4 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Prior experience working at a regionally accredited college or university.
  • Prior experience with NCAA. Division 1 and Mountain Conference requirements
  • Prior experience with Student Information Systems (Banner)
Additional Requirements
CampusMain - Albuquerque, NM
DepartmentRegistrars Office Department (176A)
Employment TypeStaff
Staff TypeRegular - Full-Time
Term End Date
StatusExempt
PayMonthly: $5,250.00 - $5,416.67
Benefits EligibleThis is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for a more information.
ERB StatementAs a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions. For more information, review the Benefits Eligibility at a Glance grid.
Background Check RequiredYes
For Best Consideration Date8/15/2025
Eligible for Remote WorkNo
Eligible for Remote Work StatementThis position is NOT eligible for a remote work agreement (RWA), to include Hybrid, In-State, and Out-of-State.
Application Instructions

Only applications submitted throughthe official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this jobadvertisement on a 3rd party site, pleasevisit UNMJobs to submit an application.

Please attach Resume/Curriculum Vitae, Cover Letter, and other documents that demonstrate how you meet job requirements.

Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3280.html. Refer to https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3200.html for a definition of Regular Staff.

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