Seasonal Staff Positions - NAIA Eligibility Center

The NAIA Eligibility Center is responsible for determining the eligibility of all first-time student-athletes to compete at its member schools. The eligibility center hires seasonal staff members for each eligibility cycle to help with increased workloads.

Position Details

• Duration: June/July through September/October. Schedule and tenure vary depending on workload and performance. There is potential for full-time employment after the seasonal role.
• Work Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. CT
• Hybrid Options: Select roles offer a hybrid schedule (remote work on Mondays and Fridays, in-office Tuesday through Thursday).
• Compensation: Starting at $15.00 per hour.
• Perks: Though this temporary position does not qualify for benefits, we offer covered parking, paid sick hours, and paid holidays.

Roles and Responsibilities: Seasonal staff members may be required to support various tasks across our processing teams, depending on the team's needs throughout the eligibility cycle.

Foundations

Members of the Foundations team are responsible for document processing, academic data authentication, and domestic freshman eligibility. Tasks include retrieving physical mail daily, sorting/scanning documents, managing electronic test scores/transcripts, verifying enrollment histories in an online database, and authenticating academic data provided by various external constituent groups.

Transfer Eligibility Representatives

Transfer Eligibility Representatives assist full-time NAIA Eligibility Center staff members in reviewing academic transcripts, previous athletic history, and other information to ensure proper application of NAIA rules. This role requires a solid understanding of select NAIA academic and eligibility regulations.

International Eligibility Representatives

Responsibilities include researching the academic and athletic histories of international students to establish initial NAIA Eligibility, involving independent research of competitive and athletic experiences outside the traditional collegiate setting in countries most actively recruited to NAIA schools.

• Applicants will be reviewed, and those selected by the hiring manager will receive a link to complete a virtual interview through Interviewstream.

Successful candidates are proficient in the following skills:

• Strong professional communication skills
• Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent time management skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Excel, etc.)
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment
• Attention to detail