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MIAA Commissioner Racy chats with ESPN Tri-Cities on a number of topics. On rumblings Lincoln (MO) is looking to change conferences, Racy notes the institution is looking for a more flexible schedule to face more HBCU opponents as it evaluates its institutional fit and mission. Should Lincoln or another member exit, Racy says the conference has a list of institutions that have reached out in the last six months who would formally petition to join the league when the MIAA is ready for new member applications. Given Racy’s frustrations with the regionalization model especially as it pertains to FB, he thinks there’s momentum to create early season non-conference games via scheduling alliances to elevate the status of the league. Lots more. (link) 

Per a joint release, the commissioners of the CIAA, SIAC, MEAC (DI) and SWAC (DI) “have agreed to partner in more collaborative ways to strengthen the value of our HBCU conferences and to protect and amplify the HBCU brand.” After meeting over the past three years, the leaders “will continue to meet monthly with a focused agenda to share ideas, advocate in spaces that impact our conferences and institutions, develop new opportunities, and expand current programming, and mostly to engage all four conference members and leadership where applicable.” Inspired by their DI brethren, the DII leagues intend to explore HBCU ”initiatives to enhance pre- and post-season scheduling and competition and programming.” (link)

Trevecca Nazarene will add WLAX as its 17th varsity sport in 2023-24, becoming the seventh team in the G-MAC. AD Elliott: ‘The addition of women's lacrosse continues our efforts to increase opportunities for more student-athletes to compete in the sports they love while pursuing their education here on the Hill as well as continuing our efforts to increase enrollment.” (link)

SkySolver, the system Southwest Airlines relies upon to run the whole operation, is the root cause of what the Wall Street Journal’s Sider calls “the worst industry meltdown in recent memory.” Sider continues: “Airline executives and labor leaders point to inadequate technology systems, in particular SkySolver, as one reason why a brutal winter storm turned into a debacle. SkySolver was overwhelmed by the scale of the task of sorting out which pilots and flight attendants could work which flights, Southwest executives said. Crew schedulers instead had to comb through records by hand.” Of note, Southwest’s shares have fallen 11% this week and Citigroup Inc. analysts estimate that Q4 earnings for the airline could take a 3% to 5% hit. (link)

More Higher Ed:

+ Spring Hill will receive $35M in state funding to construct a new science and nursing facility. (link) 

+ Christian Brothers will push back the start of its spring semester due to damage from recent winter weather. (link) 

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Director of Business Operations or Assistant AD-Business Ops. (University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee / Milwaukee, WI): Responsible for performing duties within accounts payable, accounts receivable, purchasing, p-cards, administration and audits, travel & expense reimbursements, and deposits. (DI) More details HERE.

Assistant Athletic Director, Army A-Club (West Point Association of Graduates / West Point, NY): The Assistant AD for the Army A Club will develop the strategy and associated initiatives for increasing annual revenue and is responsible for the day-to-day operations. (DI) More details HERE.

Head Coach - Lacrosse (Hamline University / Saint Paul, MN): The primary purpose of this position is to provide leadership and administrative direction for day to day program operations which primarily involves coaching and program planning, and recruiting. (DIII) More details HERE.

Assistant AD for Development (Arkansas State University / Jonesboro, AR): Responsible for assigned development activities with a focus on major gifts (capital projects, planned gifts, endowments) with new/increased annual fund contributions. Manage a portfolio of prospects. (DI) More details HERE.

Assistant Athletic Director of Corporate Relations (Lenoir-Rhyne University / Hickory, NC): Responsibilities will include successful execution in planning, developing and administering all aspects of the athletic department corporate relations strategy. More details HERE.

Assistant Director of Sports Information/Multimedia (University of Dayton / Dayton, OH): Responsibilities include the execution of all logistics related to sports information duties for the baseball, women’s soccer, and m/w tennis programs; and select multimedia projects as capable. (DI) More details HERE.

Director of Compliance and Risk Mitigation (Stephen F. Austin State University / Nacogdoches, TX): This is a professional position responsible for directing a service-oriented and comprehensive compliance program to ensure that all athletics programs comply with NCAA rules & regulations. (DI) More details HERE.

Assistant General Manager (Rose Bowl Stadium / Pasadena, CA): Under the direction of Rose Bowl Operating Company Chief Executive Officer / General Manager, the Assistant General Manager helps lead a professional staff and manage the historic Rose Bowl Stadium. More details HERE.

Assistant Equipment Manager (Equipment Room) (University of Maine / Orono, ME): The Assistant Athletic Equipment Manager (Equipment Room) is responsible for overseeing all operations relating to the purchasing, fitting and issuing of athletic equipment. (DI) More details HERE.

Interim Head Coach - Men's & Women's Tennis (Emporia State University / Emporia, KS): Emporia State University, a member of the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) and NCAA Division II, is seeking for the position of Interim Head Men’s & Women’s Tennis Coach. More details HERE.

Head Coach, Women's Soccer (Kentucky Wesleyan College / Owensboro, KY): Kentucky Wesleyan College is seeking applications for a full-time Head Coach, Women’s Soccer to oversee all phases and activities associated with operating a successful NCAA Division II program. More details HERE.

Director of Intercollegiate Athletics (University of Mary / Bismarck, ND): The University of Mary in Bismarck, ND is seeking a Director of Athletics to provide leadership for our NCAA Division II program. To apply, please visit: https://apptrkr.com/3717981 More details HERE.

General Manager (University of Arkansas / Fayetteville, AR): Oversees the sales team, responsible for property revenue generation & operations within the sales team. Must have track record of sales experience, and excellent interpersonal & communication skills. (DI) More details HERE.

Director of Athletics Broadcast (Lipscomb University / Nashville, TN): The Director of Athletics Broadcast will serve as the lead gameday producer for all home athletics broadcasts including ESPN+ and non ESPN+ broadcasts. (DII) More details HERE.

Head Football Coach (University of Wisconsin-Whitewater / Whitewater, WI): The Department of Intercollegiate Athletics at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater seeks a Head Football Coach. (DIII) More details HERE.

Head Volleyball Coach (University of Massachusetts Boston / Boston, MA): The Head Coach is responsible for, but not limited to, the development, leadership and administration of the women’s volleyball program. (DIII) More details HERE.

Head Women's Soccer Coach (The College of New Jersey / Ewing, NJ): The Head Coach is responsible for the direction, instruction and supervision of the Women’s Soccer program. (DIII) More details HERE.

Sailing Master / Director of Sailing (Massachusetts Institute of Technology / Cambridge, MA): The MIT Department of Athletics, Physical Education, and Recreation (DAPER) seeks a sailing master/director of sailing to lead a dynamic and wide-reaching sailing program. (DIII) More details HERE.

Associate Director, Athletics Business Development (Babson College / Wellesley, MA): The Associate Director, Business Development is responsible for developing and leading revenue generating activities for the Department of Athletics and Recreation. PI198790108 (DIII) More details HERE.

Head Coach - Women's Volleyball (Emporia State University / Emporia, KS): Emporia State University, a member of the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) and NCAA Division II, is seeking for the position of Women’s Volleyball Coach. More details HERE.

Head Volleyball Coach (Montana State University / Bozeman, MT): The Head Volleyball Coach reports directly to the Deputy Athletic Director for External Relations and is responsible for the overall coaching, management, and excellence of MSU’s Volleyball program. (DI) More details HERE.

Director of Athletics (University of North Carolina Wilmington / Wilmington, NC): The Director of Athletics must maintain a prominent role for athletics in university life, including promoting academic success and overall welfare of the student-athlete. (DI) More details HERE.

Director of Athletic Development - 502132 (University of Richmond / Richmond, VA): Director of Athletic Development is responsible for managing a major and leadership annual giving portfolio. This position will solicit financial contributions within and outside Richmond, VA. (DI) More details HERE.

Director of Sports Information (LaGrange College / LaGrange, GA): The Sports Information Director (SID) is responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive athletics communications program that supports college branding and marketing initiatives. (DIII) More details HERE.

Associate Dean of Campus Life and Director of Athletics (Emerson College / Boston, MA): Provide vision and leadership to continue the positive forward momentum of a program of 14 teams, providing a positive and beneficial experience for student-athletes and the community at large. (DIII) More details HERE.

Associate Athletics Director-Business Affairs (Chief Athletics Financial Officer) (Stephen F Austin State University / Nacogdoches, TX): Responsible for overseeing dept. business operations, including assistance with overall management & control of departmental budgets, management of daily business operations & financial planning. (DI) More details HERE.

Director of Sports Information (LaGrange College / LaGrange, GA): The Sports Information Director (SID) is responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive athletics communications program that supports college branding and marketing initiatives. (DIII) More details HERE.

Coordinator of Operations for Mahoney Arena and Athletics Facilities/Events (Fairfield University / Fairfield, CT): Manage the day-to-day operations of Mahoney Arena including (but not limited to) event management, maintenance/custodial services and scheduling. Direct oversight and management of varsity athletics. (DI) More details HERE.

Assistant Athletic Trainer (The College of Wooster / Wooster, OH): The Assistant Athletic Trainer is a member of the athletic training staff responsible for providing high-quality care for the student-athletes participating on the 23 NCAA Division III varsity teams. (DIII) More details HERE.

Assistant Field Hockey Coach (The College of Wooster / Wooster, OH): The assistant coach will support the head coach in the coaching duties of the NCAA D-III Field Hockey program. (DIII) More details HERE.

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