Cleveland State University FAR Job Description

 

Cleveland State University

Position Description 

Faculty Athletics Representative

The NCAA Faculty Athletics Representative will review policies and audit student and team records to ensure that the institution is in compliance with all NCAA rules governing practice, financial aid, travel and competitions.  This includes reviewing and auditing both initial and continuing academic eligibility requirements for all student-athletes, including  freshmen and transfer student-athletes. 

The FAR is responsible for reviewing statistical reports on the academic preparation and on the academic performance of student-athletes on all university teams.  This includes reviewing reports prepared by coaches, the athletic committee, and the athletic administration.  The FAR will monitor academic progress and acknowledge academic excellence at an annual banquet, including selecting and presenting designated academic awards to outstanding student-athletes.

The FAR will work with academic support units outside of the athletic department to review the institution’s compliance activities and responsibilities.  This includes, but is not limited to the offices of  Admissions, Registrar, Athletic-Academic Advising, and Student Financial Aid.  The FAR, in conjunction with the Athletic Director and the Compliance Coordinator, will work to ensure a comprehensive and effective rules education and compliance program on campus.

The FAR should be kept apprized of changes in NCAA and conference rules, particularly those related to academic eligibility, transfer requirements and enforcement procedures.  In addition, the FAR will participate in all institutional investigations of possible rule violations.  All reports on rule infractions for the University must first be reviewed by the FAR.

The FAR will be accessible and visible to the student-athletes on campus.  This involvement includes at a minimum, participation in the new athlete orientation programs and participation with the Student Athlete Advisory Board.  In addition, the FAR should meet individually with coaches and observe some practices and competitive events for each athletic team.  The FAR should become a recognizable resource for student athletes.

The FAR will advise the President of the University on matters related to the intercollegiate athletic program.  As a senior advisor to the Athletic Director and the President, the FAR should be involved in developing institutional positions on NCAA legislation or other matters related to intercollegiate athletics on campus.

The FAR will serve on the University’s Committee on Athletics and on the Title IX committee.  The FAR should participate in the interview process for all new positions in coaching or in athletic administration.  In addition, the FAR will assist in monitoring progress on the NCAA Certification plan.  The FAR will represent the institution in NCAA and conference meetings.

The FAR should be provided institutional support to assist in the fulfillment of these responsibilities.  This should include a minimum of release time for two classes (6 hours) per year and resources to travel  to appropriate NCAA and conference meetings.  Additional support such as access to student records  or secretarial support should be provided on an “as needed” basis.