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NAIA.jobs... New opportunity at Northwest Missouri State (DII) and Rochester Tech (DIII), below. 103 schools, conferences and organizations have taken advantage of NAIA.jobs this year. Post your department-wide openings with NAIA.ticker/NAIA.jobs, where thousands of administrators start their days and where tens of thousands of coaches get news and updates about their respective sports via our latest product, Coaches.wire. Want unlimited job-postings for one year? Learn more about all job posting options HERE or contact Courtney Freet (courtney@driveandcompany.com).

Ottawa (KS) AD Arabie Conner has stepped down after 16 years leading the Braves. Chancellor Bill Tsutsui: “Arabie has been transformational for Braves athletics. She has led the University’s athletic department through the expansion to 33 varsity programs during her tenure, has been instrumental in the department’s robust organizational structure, and has mentored generations of students and coaches. Arabie’s impact on Braves Nation is one that will be remembered for years to come.” (link)

Women Leaders in College Sports is evolving to Women Leaders in Sports. Pittsburgh (NCAA DI) AD/Women Leaders President and Board Chair Heather Lyke: "This is more than a mere name change. It is a brand evolution that reflects the impressive growth and impact our organization continues to have on women leaders beyond the collegiate athletics space. The advancement of women’s sports in terms of participation, investment, and attention is at historic highs. The time is right for our organization to broaden our impact to engage, inspire, and develop women in leadership at all levels of sports and society at large.” (link)

The Sun Conference grows its Women’s Flag Football membership to nine with the addition of Life, Point and Reinhardt as affiliate members (link) and adds Esports as its 24th sponsored sport in 2023-24. (link)

Fundraising & Facilities:

+ Southwest raised over $84K during its Hour-A-Thon. (link)

+ Southeastern Baseball is raising funds in 2023-24 via Booster. (link)

Deal Digest:

+ The NAIA extends its partnership with Baden Sports as the Official Beach Volleyball of the NAIA thru 2027. (link)

+ Keiser names HSS Florida as the Official Hospital of Keiser Athletics. (link)

The NAIA launches The Deal podcast focusing on NIL. Per the release: “The Deal is a podcast dedicated to helping student-athletes, athletic administrators, and coaches make the most out of NIL opportunities. Along with Opendorse, the NAIA's official NIL national partner, The Deal will talk about creating professional bios, building a personal brand, and maximizing earning potential, all without violating amateur status.” (link, link)

Coaches.wire:

+ Keiser promotes Men’s and Women’s Tennis HC Daniel Finn to Director of Tennis/Women’s Tennis HC. (link)

+ Lourdes names Marian (NCAA DIII) Men’s Lacrosse AC Will Lowe as HC. (link)

+ Missouri Valley Women’s Lacrosse HC C.J. Lowery heads to Ursuline (NCAA DII) in the same capacity. (link)

Interested in advertising a department opening in NAIA.ticker? Click here to submit your position. Post your department-wide openings with NAIA.ticker/NAIA.jobs, where thousands of administrators start their days and where tens of thousands of coaches get news and updates about their respective sports via our latest product, Coaches.wire.

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(NEW!) Athletic Trainer (Rochester Institute of Technology / Rochester, NY): The Athletic Trainer supports the medical needs for all 22 intercollegiate NCAA Division III sports and 2 Division I sports (men’s and women’s ice hockey). (DIII) More details HERE.

(NEW!) Deputy Director of Athletics for Student Services and Compliance (Northwest Missouri State University / Maryville, MO): This position will serve as an integral part of the department's leadership team, focused on NCAA DII compliance issues. (DII) More details HERE.

Director of Athletics (University of Washington / Seattle, WA): UW seeks an experienced, innovative leader to direct a comprehensive intercollegiate athletics program, while demonstrating a commitment to a program of academic and competitive success. (DI) More details HERE.

Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance and Academic Services (Missouri Southern State University / Joplin, MO): The Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance and Academic Services leads the efforts to ensure the Athletic Department maintains NCAA, MIAA, and MSSU compliance for MSSU's 15 Division II sports. (DII) More details HERE.

Associate Athletic Director, Facilities Operations and Event Management (Wayne State University / Detroit, MI): This position oversees the day-to-day operations of all athletic facilities, event management, budgets for athletic facilities, and capital building projects. This position reports to the AD. (DII) More details HERE.

Director of Development, Annual Fund (Montana State University / Bozeman, MT): The position is responsible for overseeing, promoting and expanding the Bobcat Athletic Scholarship Fund for Bobcat Athletics. (DI) More details HERE.

Assistant Women's Lacrosse Coach (Bucknell University / Lewisburg, PA): As a part of the Department of Athletics and Recreation, be responsible for working closely with the Head Coach on administering phases of this varsity intercollegiate sport program. (DI) More details HERE.

Director for Communications and Broadcasting (San Jose State University / San Jose, CA): Serve as the men's basketball communications contact, strategy into increased video production efforts needed for MW Network production, and cover additional sports as assigned from communications. (DI) More details HERE.

Head Women's Softball Coach/Instructor for Physical Education (Claremont-Mudd-Scripps Athletics / Claremont, CA): This head coaching position manages all facets of the women’s softball program. Teaching responsibilities include instruction in PE courses. Full-time, non-tenure track, athletic faculty appointment. (DIII) More details HERE.

Assistant Athletic Trainer (Radford University / Radford, VA): The Assistant Athletic Trainer will assist in the daily health care of student athletes and Sports Medicine Facility operation under the direction of the Associate AD for Sports Medicine. (DI) More details HERE.

Director of Highlander Club (Radford University / Radford, VA): The Director of the Highlander Club is responsible for the strategic planning, communication, organization, and oversight of the Radford Athletics Highlander Club. (DI) More details HERE.

Associate Athletic Director for Revenue Generation (UW-Parkside Athletics / Kenosha, WI): The Asst. AD For Revenue Generation will provide leadership and strategic direction for all revenue-generating aspects within Athletics. Areas include sponsorships, fundraising, and ticketing. (DII) More details HERE.

Assistant Commissioner for External Relations (South Atlantic Conference / Rock Hill, SC): The position is primarily responsible for the implementation of a comprehensive external relations plan that promotes and aligns with the league's overall mission and strategic goals. (DII) More details HERE.

Senior Associate Athletic Director (Boston University / Boston, MA): Oversees and directs all academic, compliance, social and community related activities for student-athletes, including leadership, career development and performance & wellness. (DI) More details HERE.

Associate Director of Marketing For Gameday Events (Loyola University Maryland / Baltimore, MD): Develop marketing plans focused on increasing attendance and further enhancing the image of Loyola Athletics. Plan, script and execute time lines for all home events that have been widely recognized! (DI) More details HERE.

Business Manager (Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) / Norfolk, VA): Looking for an experienced Business Manager to oversee the finances of our conference office. The ideal candidate will be well-versed in all matters of business. (DI) More details HERE.

Financial Analyst (Athletics Operations) (University of Minnesota Duluth / Duluth, MN): Ongoing financial & operational activities for UMD Athletics which includes monthly financial reporting, reconciliation, review, and analysis of budgets. (DII) More details HERE.

Assistant Director of Graphic Design (SMU / Dallas): Assistant Director of Graphic Design will play a crucial role in executing the SMU Athletic Department's digital, marketing, & social media strategy, to establish SMU as a leader in college sports. (DI) More details HERE.

Men's and Women's Track & Field Graduate Assistant Coach (Wisconsin Lutheran College / Milwaukee, WI): 24-month position, starts 9/1/23. Assist w/ the program, including recruiting, coaching & planning. $17,500 stipend & daily meals. Submit cover letter, resume and references to charles.woodall@wlc.edu (DIII) More details HERE.

Strength & Conditioning Coach (William Woods University / Fulton, MO): Dynamic individual, will work directly with football, MBB, WBB and other assigned sports in a completely refurbished space with new, industry-standard equipment. Part of two-person S&C coaching staff. More details HERE.

Head Women's Hockey Coach (Saint Mary's University of Minnesota / Winona, MN): Lead a competitive NCAA Division III women’s hockey program that provides a unique, and memorable collegiate athletic experience for student-athletes (DIII) More details HERE.

Sr. Staff Psychologist, Athletics Emphasis (Montana State University / Bozeman, MT): The Embedded Mental Health Clinician will follow NCAA Mental health Best Practices Guidelines and be licensed as a psychologist in the state of Montana. (DI) More details HERE.

Assistant Director - Marketing (Atlantic Coast Conference / Charlotte, NC): This role is primarily responsible for assisting in the creation of marketing plans targeting ticket sales and purchase media across platforms that will help achieve the marketing groups annual goals. (DI) More details HERE.

Assistant Director - Content Strategy (Atlantic Coast Conference / Charlotte, NC): This role is primarily responsible for creating compelling and on-strategy social media content through collaboration with cross-functional groups and through use of software. (DI) More details HERE.

Assistant Mens Lacrosse Coach (Bucknell University / Lewisburg, PA): Assist in coaching, training, and practice sessions, ensuring that all appropriate safety guidelines and standards are maintained. Assist during athletic events. Attend coaches' preparatory meetings. (DI) More details HERE.

Head Men and Women's Golf Coach (Sterling College / Sterling, KS): A four-year private Christ-centered, liberal arts college seeking dynamic applicants for the position of head men and women's coach. This is a full-time staff position plus benefits. More details HERE.

Senior Associate Athletic Director Strategic Initiatives & Leadership (Bucknell University / Lewisburg, PA): Responsible for identifying and managing issues emerging within collegiate athletics. Responsibilities include managing the strategic planning initiatives of the department. (DI) More details HERE.

Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Medicine/ Head Athletic Trainer (Elizabeth City State University / Elizabeth City, NC): The Assistant Athletic Director of Sports Medicine/Head Athletic Trainer provides professional health care, instruction, prevention, rehabilitation, first aid, injury assessment, and counseling. (DII) More details HERE.

Assistant Manager of Events and Rentals (Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) / Cambridge, MA): Will work in conjunction with MIT departments, students, faculty, and staff in the planning and management of their events; coordinate event support services with all appropriate providers. (DIII) More details HERE.

Assistant Track Coach, Part-Time, Not Benefit Eligible (Pole Vault) (Grinnell College / Grinnell, IA): This position will be responsible for assisting the head track and field coach with all aspects of practice, preparation, coaching, and competition planning with regards to the pole vault group. (DIII) More details HERE.

Assistant Track Coach, Term, Not Benefit Eligible (Sprints and Hurdles) (Grinnell College / Grinnell): This position will be responsible for assisting the head track and field coach with all aspects of practice, preparation, coaching, and competition planning. (DIII) More details HERE.

Associate Athletic Trainer (The Catholic University of America / Washington, DC): This position is responsible for planning, coordinating and implementing programs for the prevention, evaluation and rehabilitative treatment to athletes involved in athletics at the University. (DIII) More details HERE.

Head Women's Basketball Coach (Spalding University / Louisville, KY): FT Coach/recruit for the program directly in line with all University, Conference and NCAA guidelines. Participate in the Saint Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference as a NCAA DIII member. (DIII) More details HERE.

Head Softball Coach (Northeastern State University / Tahlequah, OK): Expected to serve as the public face of the program, creating and maintaining a positive public image while recruiting and training student-athletes to compete at the highest level possible. (DII) More details HERE.

Director of Lacrosse Operations (Women’s) (Johns Hopkins University / Baltimore, MD): The Director of Women’s Lacrosse Operations works to support the mission and integrity of Johns Hopkins University and the Athletics Department. (DIII) More details HERE.

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