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“We’re probably in the best position than we’ve ever been in a long time.” That’s CIAA Commissioner Jacqie McWilliams Parker at last week’s Football Media Day. McWilliams Parker on the league’s focus: “Our greatest opportunity for revenue to get back to our member institutions is with our media rights. We’re going to be looking to enhance and advance all the things that we’re doing at our institutions, so when we do our television games or when you go to our sports network, you’ll feel good about the quality that is being presented at every institution. It will be consistent and that takes a lot of work. […] My hope is that with all our ticket sales, we get those up, particularly for basketball but again making sure that football is healthy and all our fall sports. Our strategic plan is strong. We’re getting through it, but I’m all on tickets this year.” More. (link) 

Provisional DII members Jessup, Menlo and Vanguard are planning to join the PacWest and begin league competition next year while Westmont, who is entering its second year in the process, will begin competing this year. (link)

It’s Personnel:

+ Columbus State appoints former AD/WBB HC Jay Sparks as Interim AD. (link)

+ Cal Poly Pomona promotes Asst. AD for Business Operations Pamela Donnelly to Senior Assoc. AD/SWA. (link) 

+ Minnesota State Mankato names Michigan Tech Director of Athletic Communications Charlie Snelson as its new Asst. AD/Director of Athletic Communications. (link)

Facility Features:

+ UVA Wise has broken ground on a $3.8M project to add turf to its Baseball and Softball fields for the upcoming season. (link)

+ The $60.5M in upgrades to Central Washington’s Nicholson Pavilion are on track for the venue to be ready to roll in September. (link)

SBJ’s Abe Madkour breaks down what the NCAA must take into consideration for its media rights negotiations: “It seems like a certainty that the women’s basketball tournament will be sold as a stand-alone after it drew record ratings this past April. But what else? The women’s and men’s College World Series both rated very well, and women’s gymnastics and volleyball also have audiences. Supporters of these sports are advocating for them to be pulled out and sold individually. The fear is that if the NCAA pulls out too many popular sports, the package will become so diluted it will lose any value and defeats the purpose of maximizing rights fees and distribution. Remember, these are only for the championships — not the regular season or the conference championships. It’s limited inventory and that’s what the NCAA and Endeavor will have to navigate as they go to the marketplace. … Talks are expected to unfold later this year.” (link)

Queens Track & Field student-athlete/DII SAAC representative Myles Jackson caught up with Connect’s Steph Garcia Cichosz at the 2023 NACDA Convention to discuss the student-athlete experience, areas of improvement, what national leaders need to know about the DII experience and more. Jackson emphasizes the mental health aspect, as he serves on the Mental Health Advisory Group: “We're really focusing on what it means to be a student-athlete and how do we allow the coaches, FARs, SIDS and the entire administration to understand that experience so we're taking a couple steps right now. We're focusing on providing clinical professionals to deal with student-athletes and their mental health wellness. We're focusing on promoting the importance of student-athletes’ being able to understand what mental health disorders are and being able to understand that it's okay to have a mental health disorder. […] What's not okay is neglecting it and right now we're focusing on providing the resources on a campus level for the student-athletes. So that is one of the things I would really like to see, especially being a part of the Board of Governors. They're focusing right now on bringing in the mental health aspect of being a student-athlete into the experience.” Check out the full conversation on Connect. (link)

Alderson Broaddus unveils a new secondary logo of its mascot Skirmish. AD/VP for Enrollment Management Carrie Bodkins: “This additional logo reflects our commitment to providing an exceptional student-athlete experience, and it embodies our vision for the future of our athletic programs.” (link) 

Coaches.wire:

+ Anderson Director of Golf Danny Neal will retire after 20 years leading the Trojans. (link)

+ Chestnut Hill selects high school HC David Scott as its new Softball HC. (link) 

+ Chowan hires prep HC Kameron Beans as the Hawks’ new Volleyball HC. (link)

+ Emory & Henry names WVU Tech (NAIA) Men’s & Women’s Swimming HC Will Hughes for the same role. (link) 

+ Saginaw Valley State selects Detroit Mercy (DI) AC Cait Gaitley as its first Women’s Lacrosse HC. (link)

+ Walsh taps Lander Men’s Lacrosse AC David Salter as the Cavaliers’ new HC. (link) 

+ Seattle Pacific Women’s Basketball HC Mike Simonson has been elected to the WBB Rules Committee. (link)

+ For a full rundown of coaching changes across the entire industry since late last week, check out the new Coaches.wire. (link)

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer has signed into law a bill that will allow colleges and universities to sell alcohol at football, basketball and hockey games. Sales will be allowed to begin an hour before games start and end when the games end, and schools will be permitted to apply for licenses for 100 total days during a calendar year. (link)

U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen says that in the US, “growth has slowed, but our labor market continues to be quite strong — I don’t expect a recession. Yellen notes the economy is on a “good path” to bring inflation down without a major weakening in the labor market. Meanwhile, Goldman Sachs says the odds of a recession in the next 12 months have fallen to 20% from 25%. (link, link)

More Higher Ed:

+ West Chester President Chris Fiorentino will retire next June after 40 years with the university. (link) 

+ Wayne State (MI) has received a $20M donation from Seema Boesky to found the Ben L. Silberstein Institute for Brain Health. (link)

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(NEW!) Athletic Certification Officer (Lynn University / Boca Raton, FL): This position is responsible for obtaining, evaluating, and documenting the academic credentials of current, former, and potential student athletes. More details HERE.

(NEW!) Assistant/Associate Athletics Director (Appalachian State University / Boone, NC): The Assistant/Associate Athletics Director serves as lead facility and event management administrator at regular and postseason athletic events hosted by App State. (DI) More details HERE.

Assistant Director, Creative Media, Bronco Productions (Western Michigan University / Kalamazoo, MI): Create, produce, & execute digital, multimedia, video board & live stream assets to expand marketing & publicity efforts that yield results to grow brand awareness, fan loyalty & generate revenues. (DI) More details HERE.

Graduate Assistant, Track & Field and Cross Country (Lake Erie College / Painesville, OH): Assists with organization of all aspects of the program, including coaching and management of facility, practice and team operations. More details HERE.

Strength and Conditioning Coach (Lake Erie College / Painesville, OH): Work with coaches to establish programs for 19 NCAA DII sports in the GMAC, supervising lifts, conditioning sessions, training events, and training schedules. More details HERE.

Assistant Director of Athletics for Marketing and Fan Engagement (Catawba College / Salisbury, NC): The Assistant AD for Marketing and Fan Engagement will develop and oversee a comprehensive marketing program for Catawba athletics to include promotions, special events, fan & game day experiences. More details HERE.

Head Women’s Soccer Coach (University of South Carolina Aiken / Aiken, SC): The Head Women’s Soccer Coach is responsible for providing coaching expertise, leadership, management, rules compliance and administration of all aspects of a competitive NCAA Division II program. More details HERE.

Director, Operations and Facilities (Insignia Event Services / Glendale, AZ): Direct and oversee the strategic workflow, transactions, and processes for the company's facilities, operations, and safety and security departments including daily and event operations. More details HERE.

Assistant/Associate Athletics Director for Student Athlete Success and Compliance (Albany State University / Albany, GA): The Assist/Assoc. Athletics Director for Student Athlete Success and Compliance is responsible for all matters regarding academics and compliance of select programs. This is a full time position. More details HERE.

Associate Athletic Director, Compliance & Administration (Johns Hopkins University / Baltimore, MD): The strongest candidates will have a demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, team-based environment and a strong history of building and relationships with staff, student-athletes, and coaches. (DIII) More details HERE.

Director of Athletic Marketing and Internal Operations (Kentucky Wesleyan College / Owensboro, KY): Seeking a full-time director to generate revenue and manage home athletic event operations. Create marketing materials. Develop and maintain relationships with corporate sponsors. Oversee tournaments. More details HERE.

Head Women's Volleyball Coach/Instructor (Penn State Behrend / Erie, PA): Manage a competitive Division III program. Recruit, instruct, manage 16 women. Serve as an instructor in our KINES offering. (DIII) More details HERE.

Director, Athletic Development Operations (SMU / Dallas, TX): Director of Athletic Development Operations will manage donor relations and daily operations on behalf of the Athletic Development team, and lead the Mustang Club's communication strategies. (DI) More details HERE.

Assistant Athletic Director for Athletic Communications & Creative (The Citadel / Charleston, SC): Manage and supervise staff members to ensure responsibilities are being coordinated, communicated and executed at a high level. (DI) More details HERE.

Assistant Softball Coach (Bucknell University / Lewisburg, PA): Assistant Softball Coach Responsible for on-field coaching and recruitment of academically-qualified student athletes. For more information, and to apply, visit: https://apptrkr.com/4389628 (DI) More details HERE.

Associate Athletic Director: Operations and Community Relations (Colorado State University Pueblo / Pueblo, CO): This position provides a senior-level leadership role for the Department while having managerial responsibility for all aspects of day-to-day operations including facilities, events, and community. More details HERE.

Director of Golf (St. Mary's University / San Antonio, TX): Full-time position reports to the Athletics Executive Director and is responsible for overseeing the Men's and Women's Golf programs. More details HERE.

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.

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.

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.

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. (DIII) More details HERE.

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.

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. (DIII) 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 PI224739145 (DIII) More details HERE.

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.

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. 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. More details HERE.

Head Men's Golf Coach/Coordinator of Special Functions (Cameron University Athletics / Lawton, OK): Head Men's Golf Coach is responsible for development & implementation of a high-quality collegiate athletic program conforming with NCAA, conference and university rules, regulations, & policies. More details 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.

Assistant/Associate Athletic Director for Business Operations (Northern State University / Aberdeen, SD): Primary duties include oversight of the finance unit of the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics, Campus Recreation and Intramurals, and will be the financial spokesperson for the department. More details HERE.

Assistant Athletic Director for Facilities and Operations (Lynn University / Boca Raton, FL): This position will coordinate athletic facilities and operations. Reporting to the Athletic Director, the selected candidate will serve as a member of the Athletic Department Senior Staff 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.

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. (DIII) 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. (DIII) 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.

Head STUNT Coach (Texas A&M University--Kingsville / Kingsville, TX): Reporting to the Executive Director for Intercollegiate Athletics, the Head STUNT Coach directs all phases of the day-to-day operations of the Texas A&M University-Kingsville STUNT program. More details HERE.

Graduate Assistant for Softball (Cameron University Athletics / Lawton, OK): Get hands-on experience in a fast-paced environment with a family atmosphere. You will receive a great education and we will get you ready for your next position. (NCAA Division II) More details HERE.

Graduate Assistant for Men's Cross Country/Track (Cameron University Athletics / Lawton, OK): Get hands-on experience in a fast-paced environment with a family atmosphere. You will receive a great education and we will get you ready for your next position. (NCAA Division II) 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. 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. (DIII) 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. (DIII) More details HERE.

Athletic Trainer (Texas A&M University-Kingsville / Kingsville, TX): Athletic Trainer, under direction, prevents, cares and treats injuries to athletes using necessary knowledge of injury patterns and modern principle of athletic training. Supervise student trainers. 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. 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. (DIII) 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. 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. 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. 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 (Adams State University / Alamosa, CO): The fundamental responsibilities of the Head Athletic Trainer position includes managing all aspects of the Athletic Training room, and reporting directly to the Director of Athletics. 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. 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 for Athletic Communications (Texas A&M University--Kingsville / Kingsville, TX): The Assistant Director of Athletic Communications assists in publicity efforts for all sponsored sports, including writing press releases and feature stories; Produces and edits game programs, notes 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.

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. (DIII) 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. (DIII) 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.

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. More details HERE.

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