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Concordia Chicago names Interim AD Wolbert as the Cougars' next AD. VP for Student Success/Dean of Students Gebhardt: "Janet has been an incredible asset within the athletic department over the past seven years, taking on numerous responsibilities, and CUC has certainly been blessed by her service. Janet is well-prepared to step into this new role and we are excited to see what the future holds for Cougar Athletics." (link)

William Peace elevates Interim AD/MBB HC Shields to the permanent chair. VP for Student Life Rizzo: "Since 2012, I have watched Coach Shields develop and grow in the many roles he has held in the athletics department. Coach Shields has always demonstrated that he has the potential to do more and continues to take on new responsibilities. This past year as interim athletic director, Coach Shields has proven he can do a lot more and will continue to build our athletic department and enhance our student athlete experience. I am honored that Coach Shields has accepted our offer to serve as our next Athletic Director and Head Men's Basketball Coach." (link)

Ramapo removes the interim tag from AD Koslowsky who has been leading the Roadrunners since September 2021. VP of Strategic Enrollment, Outreach and Engagement Romano: "He is a Roadrunner through and through; his passion for athletics and fierce advocacy for the student-athlete coupled with his administrative and budget experience position him well to successfully lead Ramapo Athletics." (link)

Facilities & Fundraising:

+ Lycoming officially inks a 25-year lease for its Baseball program to play at local Brandon Park. The school will invest $2.5M to upgrade the facility, including turf, stands, netting and lighting. (link)

+ Turf replacement is nearing completion at Capital’s Bernlohr Stadium. (link)

+ Salem State establishes the Sam Cioffi Student-Athlete Wellness Fund and has plans to construct the Sam Cioffi Student-Athlete Wellness Center in memory of the former MLAX student-athlete who was a victim of fentanyl poisoning. (link)

Sport Sponsorship:

+ Gordon grows its sport offerings to 22 with the elevation of WGOLF to varsity status. AD Tymann: “Women's golf is one of the fastest growing sports in collegiate athletics and we are excited to be at the forefront of our conference with providing greater opportunities for our female student-athletes.” MGOLF HC McDonald will lead both programs. (link)

+ Penn State Altoona will add Men’s and Women’s Wrestling in 2024-25, bringing its sport total to 16. AD Baird: “Sitting in the heart of central Pennsylvania, it is a natural fit to have wrestling as part of our NCAA Division III program. There is no better group of passionate wrestling fans than here in this region. [...] We look forward to starting women's wrestling and supporting this growing sport. We believe this sport will grow even faster now that Pennsylvania has sanctioned it in the high schools.” (link)

It’s Personnel:

+ Catholic names Wagner (DI) Business Manager Dockery as its new Asst. AD for Business. (link) 

+ St. Thomas (TX) Director of Sports Medicine Bennett receives the SWA designation. (link)

Penn State Abington taps Penn State Brandywine (USCAA) MBB HC Dunbar-Stevens for the same role. (link)

Southern Virginia MBB HC Wardenburg is headed to Utah Valley (DI) to become their new WBB Assoc. HC. (link)

Keene State names MBB Assoc. HC Hastings as acting HC for 2023-24. (link)

Rutgers will pay $2.8M to settle a lawsuit brought by former Rutgers-Newark WBB HC Morris and seven former student-athletes over discriminatory and derogatory comments made by AD Griffin and former WBB Interim HC Zasowski. Six of the student-athletes were awarded $1M for emotional distress, with Morris, who was dropped from the lawsuit stating: “Do I feel vindicated by this? I do. This is an amazing number and justified.’' (link)

Coaches.wire:

+ Anderson announces Franciscan M&W Tennis HC/former AD Greve as its new M&W Tennis HC/Director of Development. (link) 

+ Arcadia elevates XC/T&F AC O’Malley to HC. (link)

+ Defiance taps Trinity International (NAIA) Baseball HC Gardner for the same role with the Jackets. (link) 

+ Earlham T&F HC Simpson steps down after one year leading the Quakers. (link)

+ Elmira taps SUNY Potsdam Women’s Ice Hockey HC Haney for the same role. (link)

+ Kenyon WVB HC Olson departs after one season. (link)

+ Lancaster Bible promotes Baseball AC MacFarlane to HC. (link)

+ Marian names Calvin Esports HC Rutman to the same post. (link)

+ Mary Washington promotes alumnus and Men’s Rugby AC Medlej to HC. (link)

+ Messiah elevates S&D AC Clarke to HC. (link)

+ Middlebury taps AC Ceglarski as Interim Men’s Ice Hockey HC for the upcoming season. (link)

+ Plymouth State Women’s Ice Hockey HC Fitzpatrick steps down after one season. (link)

+ Stevenson Baseball HC Gage heads to Mount St. Mary’s (DI) as an AC. (link)

+ St. Olaf elevates MTEN/WTEN AC Kronzer to HC. (link)

+ SUNY Brockport removes the interim tag from WLAX HC Glasser who led the Golden Eagles last season. (link) 

+ SUNY Maritime selects club coach O’Donoghue as WVB HC. (link)

+ Wheaton (IL) names Trinity Christian (NAIA) Softball HC Fazzari to the same post. (link)

+ Wisconsin-Oshkosh taps Ferrum Men’s & Women’s Wrestling AC Costa as Women’s Wrestling HC. (link)

Population Trends = Recruiting Trends? The South – specifically, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia and Florida saw notable increases in their share of the national Gross Domestic Product between 2012 and 2022, according to Axios’ Allen, who notes every state west of the Dakotas save Wyoming and New Mexico also experienced gains. Utah and New Mexico increased their shares by over 20%. Conversely, most of the Midwest and all of the Northeast experienced decreases in their shares, and Allen reports a “flood of transplants helped steer about $100B in new income to the Southeast in 2020 and 2021 alone, while the Northeast bled out about $60B,” according to IRS data. (link)

More Higher Ed:

+ Citing “budget realities,” New Jersey City will not build a planned $90M performing arts center. (link)

+ Manchester receives a $1.5M estate gift from alumna Dentler. (link)

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(NEW!) Senior Associate/Associate AD for External Relations (University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee / Milwaukee, WI): Member of AD's executive/senior leadership team. Oversees marketing, tickets, event operations and liaisons with communications. Responsible for the strategic direction and oversight of these areas. (DI) More details HERE.

(NEW!) Director of UNC Asheville Outdoor Sports Complex and Events (UNC Asheville / Asheville, NC): This position has oversight for the planning, development, coordination, and management of event operations at the Outdoor Sports Complex venues. (DI) More details HERE.

(NEW!) Assistant Men's Soccer Coach (Bucknell University / Lewisburg, PA): This position serves as the second assistant position for the program and includes the execution of Goalkeeper workouts, overall training, and is responsible for on-field coaching and recruitment. (DI) More details HERE.

(NEW!) Associate Athletic Director / Director of Recreation Services (Johns Hopkins University / Baltimore, MD): The department of athletics and recreation seeks an innovative and forward thinking leader to assume the leadership role. This role directs the planning process for Recreation Services. More details HERE.

(NEW!) Assistant Athletics Director for Student-Athlete Support Services/ Director of Student-Athlete Support Services (Louisiana Tech University / Ruston, LA): Louisiana Tech University is seeking applicants for the position of Director of Student-Athlete Support Services/Assistant Athletics Director for Student Athlete Support Services. (DI) More details HERE.

(NEW!) Head STUNT Coach (Saint Mary's College / Notre Dame, IN): Planning, designing, and administering programs, policies, and services that will contribute to the academic and athletic welfare of students through Saint Mary’s College varsity athletics. More details HERE.

(NEW!) Assistant Director - Business Operations (Atlantic Coast Conference / Charlotte, NC): The Assistant Director – Business Ops is responsible for the execution of day-to-day business operations while providing administrative support to the Finance, Business & Administration department. (DI) More details HERE.

Head Women's Basketball Coach (Babson College / Wellesley, MA): Serves as varsity Head Coach for Women's Basketball. Assumes additional secondary duties as assigned by the Associate VP for Athletics and Athletics Advancement or their designee PI224739144 More details HERE.

Assistant Softball Coach (St. Mary's University / San Antonio, TX): Full-time position that reports to the Head Softball Coach and is responsible for performing the duties and requirements of the assistant coach for the Softball program. (DII) More details HERE.

Assistant Esports Coach (St. Mary's University / San Antonio, TX): Part-time position that aiding the Esports Head Coach in connecting, recruiting and interacting with student-athletes as well as assisting in overseeing competitions, tournaments and open play nights. (DII) More details HERE.

Vice President and Director of Athletics (Rice University / Houston, TX): Rice University seeks a transformational leader to partner with President DesRoches in efforts to elevate the university brand, on-campus experience, and engagement of the university’s alumni base. (DI) More details HERE. The D1.dossier for this opening is available HERE.

Director - Women's Basketball (Atlantic Coast Conference / Charlotte, NC): Coordinate basketball communications with campus constituents and national organizations, assist with game & schedule processes, prepare & disseminate game management manuals, etc. (DI) More details HERE.

Assistant Director of Ticket Operations (Dartmouth College / Hanover, NH): Assists with ticket operations and sales for all 9 varsity-ticketed sports with select oversight of designated sports. Participates in other athletics department sales, ticketing outreach. (DI) More details HERE.

Assistant Director - Strategic Communications (Atlantic Coast Conference / Charlotte, NC): Managing communications for Baseball and other Olympic Sports; distributing relevant information; managing various related events and supporting all other sports programs as needed. (DI) More details HERE.

Associate Athletic Director (Meredith College / Raleigh, NC): Assist the athletic director in all aspects of athletic administration with direct oversight of DIII compliance, eligibility, student-athlete affairs, and facilities. More details HERE.

Head Softball Coach (Suffolk University / Boston, MA): Responsible for developing & running a competitive DIII softball program. Additional duties include: fitness center oversight, game management as assigned and hiring & management of student workers. More details HERE.

Head Coach Women's Lacrosse (Whittier College / Whittier, CA): Responsible for providing leadership, planning, organizing and for administering all aspects of the Women’s Lacrosse program. More details HERE.

Head Softball Coach (Suffolk University / Boston, MA): Responsible for developing & running a competitive DIII softball program. Additional duties include: fitness center oversight, game management as assigned and hiring & management of student workers. More details HERE.

Associate Head Men's and Women's Swim Coach (Bates College / Lewiston, ME): The Associate Head Men's and Women’s Swim Coach is responsible for aiding the Head Coach in planning and directing the recruitment, conditioning, training, and performance of student athletes. More details HERE.

Head Men's Golf Coach (Western New England University / Springfield, MA): Western New England University is seeking a Head Men's Golf Coach. • Recruiting and retaining exceptional student-athletes • Practice and game planning and execution More details HERE.

Executive Director, The Reggie Lewis Track & Athletic Center (Roxbury Community College and Beverly & Associates / Roxbury, MA): Seek an innovative, community-centered, and dynamic 21st Century leader, with experience in facilities, community engagement, and external affairs. The position will serve on the RCC senior team. (NJCAA) More details HERE.

Assistant Athletic Trainer (Fontbonne University / St. Louis, MO): The Assistant Athletic Trainer will develop, coordinate, and administer a comprehensive sports medical program for Fontbonne-sponsored sports. More details HERE.

Head Women's Golf Coach (Centre College / Danville, KY): Centre College invites qualified applicants for the full-time position of Head Women’s Golf Coach. This position leads all aspects in continuing to build a top 10 Division III Golf Program. (NCAA Division III) More details HERE.

Head Men’s Golf Coach (Centre College / Danville, KY): Centre College invites applications for the position of Head Men's Golf Coach. This is an exempt (salary) position. The Head Men’s Golf Coach provides leadership in a Division III Golf Program. More details HERE.

Assistant Athletic Director, Athletic Operations & Event Management (Emporia State University / Emporia, KS): This position will oversee all operational elements of the athletic department, including facilities, transportation, events and championships hosted by ESU Athletics. (DII) More details HERE.

Associate VP and Director of Athletics (Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute / Troy, NY): Reporting directly to the Vice President for Student Life, the Associate VP and Director of Athletics oversees operations of the University's NCAA Division I/III intercollegiate athletics program. More details HERE.

 Assistant Athletic Trainer (Suffolk University / Boston, MA): Suffolk University is seeking qualified applicants for a full-time 12-month position as an Assistant Athletic Trainer. The candidate will help oversee a growing community of 20 intercollegiate sports. More details HERE.

Head Coach Men's Wrestling | Event Mgmt (Misericordia University / Dallas, PA): Responsible for the organization and administration of all aspects of the sport including supervision, teaching and implementing skills and strategies, recruiting, budget development, scheduling. etc More details HERE.

Assistant Athletic Trainer (Buena Vista University / Storm Lake, IA): Supervision of athletic training students and athletic training services for 19 varsity athletic teams. This is a full-time 10-month position. More details HERE.

Deputy Director of Athletics (University of South Carolina Aiken / Aiken, SC): Will serve as member of Division of Athletics Leadership Team. Functions as the athletic department’s Title IX designee. In the absence of the Director of Athletics, leads the department. (DII) More details HERE.

Assistant Head Softball Coach (Linfield University / McMinnville, OR): A .83 full-time position with both coaching and administrative duties that include the administration of daily softball operations, recruiting, team training, practice organization, scouting, etc. More details HERE.

Athletics Operations and Facilities Coordinator (Western Colorado University / Gunnison, CO): The Athletic Operations and Facilities Coordinator reports to the Athletic Director and supervises two student Interns and seven to twelve student workers during the school year. (DII) More details HERE.

Compliance Coordinator (Western Colorado University / Gunnison, CO): The Compliance Coordinator is a full-time professional that will be responsible for the strict compliance of the athletic department to the NCAA and RMAC rules and policies. (DII) More details HERE.

Assistant Women's Soccer Coach & Jr Mountaineer Camp Director (Western Colorado University / Gunnison, CO): The position is responsible for assisting in all operations of the Women’s Soccer Program. The assistant coach will also be the Jr Mountaineer Camp Director throughout the summer months. (DII) More details HERE.

Assistant Women's Soccer Coach (Bucknell University / Lewisburg, PA): The Assistant Women's Soccer Coach is responsible for on-field coaching and recruitment of academically-qualified student-athletes for an NCAA Division I women's soccer program. (DI) More details HERE.

Head Athletic Trainer (Colorado School of Mines / Golden, CO): The Head Athletic Trainer is responsible for the prevention, assessment and treatment of athletic-related injuries for our 18 sports and 500+ varsity student-athletes. Reports to the AD. (DII) More details HERE.

Assistant Director, Athletics Facilities (Marquette University / Milwaukee, WI): The position will be responsible for performing a variety of tasks and functions to assist in carrying out the day-to-day activities of the Facility & Event Management unit for Marquette Athletics. (DI) More details HERE.

Assistant Athletic Director/Sports Medicine (The George Washington University / Washington, DC): The Assistant Athletic Director/Sports Medicine will oversee the athletic training staff and daily operations of the Athletic Training Rooms. (DI) More details HERE.

Assistant AD for Administration (HR Title: Executive Assistant Senior) (Western Michigan University / Kalamazoo, MI): Independently plans, directs & performs advanced, diversified, & confidential administrative activities & projects for AD, manages HR, hosts a variety of external populations, & member of Exec team. (DI) More details HERE.

Assistant Director, Student Athlete Success & Compliance (Whittier College / Whittier, CA): Responsible for all areas of eligibility and compliance for NCAA membership as well as programs and support for SA engagement and success. More details HERE.

Head Women's Basketball Coach (Knox College / Galesburg, IL): This is a 12-month, benefits-eligible position reporting to the Director of Athletics. Anticipated start date is August 2023. More details HERE.

Head Men's Basketball Coach (UT Dallas / Richardson, TX): The position supports and complies with the mission of the athletics department in the development and successful administration of a competitive intercollegiate men's basketball program. More details HERE.

Assistant Athletic Trainer (Keiser University / West Palm Beach, FL): Keiser University is looking for a FT Assistant Athletic Trainer to join one of the top athletic departments in the country. Sport assignment will be determined based on the candidate's experience. (NAIA) More details HERE.

Athletics Digital Media and Communications Coordinator (Lake Forest College / Lake Forest, IL): Develop and implement a comprehensive digital media, communications, and marketing strategy, including website, social media, video, and content creation for Forester Athletics. More details HERE.

Assistant Women's Basketball Coach (part-time) (Lake Forest College / Lake Forest, IL): This position offers the opportunity to assist the head coach with a wide variety of coaching duties to accomplish the goals and objectives of the Forester women's basketball program. More details HERE.

Director of Public Relations (Bowl Season / remote): The Bowl Season Director of Public Relations will assist in all aspects of managing the college football bowl system focusing specifically on all public relations initiatives. More details HERE.

Associate Athletics Director for Development (University of Texas Arlington / Arlington, TX): Execute a comprehensive giving strategy for and develop and execute a comprehensive fundraising strategy and plan to identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward major and principal giving donors for UTA (DI) More details HERE.

Associate Athletic Director for Internal & External Affairs (Western Connecticut State University / Danbury, CT): Associate Director Internal External Affairs assist with all aspects of fundraising, contest management, supervision. BA/S. Four years of experience working in athletics. To apply, e-mail: hrpositions@wcsu.edu

Head Men's and Women's Track & Field Coach (Western Colorado University / Gunnison, CO): Responsible for providing leadership, planning, organizing and for administering all aspects of the Western’s Men & Women Track & Field program. (DII) More details HERE.

Head Women's Basketball Coach (Kalamazoo College / Kalamazoo, MI): Full-time coaching position, competitive pay and benefits. Instruction, recruiting, budgeting, development, fundraising, and organization for the women's basketball team at Kalamazoo College. More details HERE.

Head Women's Volleyball Coach (Kalamazoo College / Kalamazoo, MI): Full-time coaching position, competitive pay and benefits. Instruction, recruiting, budgeting, development, fundraising, and organization for the women's volleyball team at Kalamazoo College. More details HERE.

Director of Golf (Kalamazoo College / Kalamazoo, MI): Full-time coaching position, including administrative duties. Instruction, recruiting, budgeting, development, fundraising, and organization for the men's and women's golf teams at Kalamazoo College. More details HERE.

Men's & Women's Diving Coach/Assistant Director of Aquatics (University of Chicago / Chicago, IL): Assist the Head Men's/Women's Swimming & Diving Coach in all aspects of coaching and teaching for an NCAA Division III sport program. Teach and coach student athletes, recruit. More details HERE.

Head Men's Soccer Coach (University of Chicago / Chicago, IL): The Head Men’s Soccer Coach is responsible for the organization, direction, and administration of all facets of a competitive NCAA Division III soccer program. More details HERE.

Video Coordinator, Women's Basketball (Duke University / Durham, NC): The Video Coordinator is responsible for all video needs related to the Duke Women’s Basketball program including scouting video, all video filming and breakdown for practices and games. (DI) More details HERE.

Head Track and Field Coach (William Penn University / Oskaloosa, IA): Seeking applicants with transformational leadership desires and a commitment to the big-picture of the student-athlete experience for our Head Track and Field Coach. (NAIA) More details HERE.

Coordinator of Athletics External Affairs (Oklahoma City University / Oklahoma City, OK): New full-time position responsible for ticket sales, marketing and promotions, coordinating special events and assisting with sponsorships, development, graphic design and media relations activities (NAIA) More details HERE.

Associate Athletic Director for Compliance and Student-Services (South Dakota State University / Brookings, SD): This position will be responsible for the overall administration of the development, implementation, and monitoring all aspects of the NCAA Division I athletics compliance program. (DI) More details HERE.

Director of Ticket Operations (South Dakota State University / Brookings, SD): This position will oversee the day-to-day operations of the ticket office, game day management, and all aspects associated with the successful administration of the SDSU Athletic Ticket Office. (DI) More details HERE.

Softball Head Coach (Chatham University / Pittsburgh, PA): The Coach has the responsibility for the overall development and maintenance of the University Softball Program which is a member of the NCAA Division III and the Presidents' Athletics Conference. More details HERE.

Executive Director, CUNY Athletic Conference (University Assistant Administrator) 26592 (City University of New York / New York, NY): Seeking a full-time athletics leader with strategic management skills, strong commitment to enhancing the student-athlete experience, oversee long-term strategy, & daily management of the Conference. More details HERE.

Head Baseball Coach (University of Illinois Springfield (UIS) / Springfield, IL): Develops, manages, implements, and advances competitive intercollegiate baseball program within the philosophy, objectives, policies, and guidelines of NCAA DII and GLVC. (DII) More details HERE.

Head Coach - Men's/Women's Bowling (Lourdes University / Sylvania, OH): Full Time position responsible for the ongoing teaching and instruction of student athletes, monitoring academic development and on-going recruitment. (NAIA) More details HERE.

Head Women's Golf Coach (Black Hills State University / Spearfish, SD): Full-time coaching position, including administration, organization, instruction, development, fundraising, and management of the university’s Women’s Golf Program. (DII) More details HERE.

Associate Director of Athletics for Sports Communication & Compliance (Western Connecticut State University / Danbury, CT): Associate Director for Sports Communication Compliance. Media, PR, compliance; maintaining all statistical records. Four years of experience in athletic administration, preferably in higher education. More details HERE.

Assistant Athletic Trainer (Haverford College / Haverford, PA): Haverford College invites applications for our full time (37.5 hours per week), year-round (12 months per year), exempt, benefits-eligible Assistant Athletic Trainer opportunity. More details HERE.

Senior Associate Director of Athletics for Internal Operations (Massachusetts Institute of Technology / Cambridge, MA): Senior leadership/management position requiring the ability to supervise, lead, and provide strategic direction and oversight for the execution of day-to-day operations of varsity athletics programs. More details HERE.

Associate Athletic Director for External Operations and Strategic Initiatives (St. Edward's University / Austin, TX): Serve as a member of the Athletics senior leadership team and assist with overall strategic direction for an expanding department. Oversee departmental units and designated sports. (DII) More details HERE.

Associate Athletic Director Business Operations (Western Michigan University / Kalamazoo, MI): Primary duties are financial planning & reporting, budget oversight & liaison to Univ. budget office. Works with coaches/staff to ensure fiscal integrity, adherence to NCAA rules & budget management. (DI) More details HERE.

Director of Bowling (Lincoln Memorial University / Harrogate, TN): The bowling director manages all aspects of the team including strength and conditioning, practicing, competing and scheduling. Planning all travel related to recruiting and away tournaments. (DII) More details HERE.

Head Men's and Women's Tennis Coach (Ripon College / Ripon, WI): Reporting to the Athletic Director, the responsibilities include but are not limited to all aspects of coaching, recruiting, scheduling, travel, and budget management. For complete ad see website. More details HERE.

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