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Mount Saint Mary AD Drew Brown has exited after two-plus years and is now the Director of Athletic Development and Strategic Partnerships at Pace (DII). Baseball HC Trevor Purcell will serve as Interim AD. (link, link)

Postseason Updates:

+ The DIII Football bracket is live. Wisconsin-La Crosse, Wartburg, Mount Union and Johns Hopkins earn the top line in each quadrant. Union, Wheaton (IL), Coe and Wisconsin-Whitewater were the four at-large teams. (link)

+ Check out the DIII Volleyball field, with action set to tip off on the 16th. (link) 

+ The list of qualifiers for the Men’s and Women’s Cross Country Championships is set for this Saturday at Dickinson. (link)
+ Kean-Johns Hopkins and Babson-Middlebury are in the semifinals for the Field Hockey championships. (link) 

+ The Men’s (link) and Women’s (link) Soccer championships quarterfinals are set. 

+ North Central (IL) won its second straight Women’s Triathlon National Championship. (link)

FB Selection Committee Chair/Northwestern-St. Paul HC Matt Moore sat down with In The D3FB Huddle to share his insights into the process. On the at-large selections: “My number one deal was we were following the primary criteria. We’re going to try and follow the primary criteria all the way through. We’re going to put our regions aside when it comes down to finding those Pool C bids. It’s not about our region or somebody’s region. We’re trying to develop the best tournament that we can. I think the four at large bids that all got in were pretty consistent with what their numbers are and what their history was in order to get in. […] The goal is to stay on the criteria. … Win-loss percentage is one of those columns. We don't count columns. One column doesn't have more value than the other, and we don't count who has the most columns, but it's that body of work through all of those columns for the primary criteria. That’s where we try to have that consistency as the national committee where when you look at it as a whole, that all four of those teams do have a similar makeup." On North Central (IL)’s, while undefeated, Moore states: "When North Central's number 2 in their region, it's like, how do you place them somewhere differently with it?" He adds that the SOS difference with NCC was sufficient that there was no tie to lean on the secondary criteria. Full conversation. (link)

More Football:

+ John Carroll AD Brian Polian: “The playoff selection is not an easy process. That said, if @NCAAFootball is going to give automatic bids to 6-team leagues, we need to expand the bracket. Get the best teams in the tournament!” (link)

+ Here are the eight teams competing in ECAC bowl games. (link) 

+ Check out the trio of Centennial-MAC bowl games. (link)

+ The pair of New England Bowl matchups are set. (link)

+ The Culver’s Isthmus Bowl will feature Augustana and Wisconsin-Platteville. (link)

+ The second annual Cousins Subs Lakefront Bowl will pit St. Norbert against Monmouth College. (link)

+ The final regional rankings can be found here. (link)

Fundraising Wins:

+ Albertus Magnus has received a $400K donation from Francene and Joseph Forgione to support its Men’s Hockey program. (link)

+ Rhodes’ Athletics Day of Giving raised over $597K. (link)

+ Catholic’s Cardinal Athletics Giving Challenge brought in over $519K from 3,480 donors. (link)

+ Norwich’s Maroon & Gold Challenge raised almost $127K. (link) 

+ Mount Saint Mary brought in $95K for its Go Blue fundraiser, far beyond its $50K goal. (link)

Concordia Chicago Women’s Lacrosse will not compete this season, citing “limited roster numbers and a head coach vacancy.” (link) 

Centenary (LA) will add STUNT to its portfolio. AD David Orr: "This is an added bonus to bring to Centenary's Bicentennial in 2025! In addition, Centenary will be adding an essential piece to Centenary's campus with a Sideline Cheer program that will accentuate the current positive momentum of the College and provide additional "cheer" to our campus and community! I am excited Coach Kaylee King will be leading both the future STUNT and Sideline Cheer programs at Centenary College." (link)

Ohio Northern Football HC Dean Paul will exit after 20 seasons at the helm. (link)

Carthage Football HC Dustin Hass steps down after six seasons. (link)

Coaches.wire:

+ Lakeland elevates Baseball AC Kevin Post to HC. (link)

+ William Peace selects Meredith AC Hannah Rosen as its new Women’s Lacrosse HC. (link) 

+ Cairn selects recent Men’s Volleyball grad Shea Scott as its new HC. (link)

Quick Hits:

+ Kalamazoo Football student-athlete Madison Barch became the first woman to score non-kicking points with a two-point conversion catch against Trine. (link) 

+ Illinois College’s Collin Brunstein set the DIII record for touchdown catches in a season with 27 (link)

Looks like the Quiet Quitting era may be over, as employers now say there aren’t enough people voluntarily leaving their jobs. According to the Wall Street Journal’s Chip Cutter, turnover has “declined so steeply at some large employers that companies now find themselves over budget on certain teams, requiring leaders to weigh whether to postpone projects or to cut additional staff as the end of year approaches. Other bosses worry about how to keep star employees engaged when there are far fewer vacant positions internally, making it harder to move people into new roles.” Hiring slowed sharply in October, with U.S. employers adding half as many jobs as they did in September, according to the Labor Department. Meanwhile, the unemployment rate rose from 3.8% from 3.9% but is still hovering around historic lows. Nationally, the quits rate, which is defined as the number of resignations as a share of total employment, remained at 2.3% in September for the third month in a row, down from a 3% peak in April 2022. (link)

More Higher Ed:

+ Colby has raised over $780M for its Dare Northward campaign and ups its goal to $1B by the end of 2027. (link)

+ Birmingham-Southern has received $2.5M in private donations from the United Methodist Church and more. (link)

+ Case Western Reserve receives a $1.5M gift from Miguel Zubizarreta to match a university $1.5M matching gift towards a new 189K square-foot Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering Building. (link)

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(Posted from most recent over the last 30 days)

(NEW!) Assistant Athletic Director, Communications (Loyola University Chicago / Chicago, IL): Serve as primary public relations contact for department and assigned sports, collaborate with content and marketing teams to promote athletes, coaches, and staff, and lead the communications team. (DI) More details HERE.

(NEW!) Director, Ticket Operations (Colorado College / Colorado Springs, CO): The Director of Ticket Operations manages all aspects of ticketing for the Athletics Department and Division I Hockey at Ed Robson Arena. Salary range of $55,000 to $57,123, plus excellent benefits! More details HERE

(NEW!) Head Women's Basketball Coach (Texas A&M-San Antonio / San Antonio, TX): The Head Women’s Basketball Coach is a key member of the coaching team, who provides leadership and vision within the Athletics Department, as well as among the student athletes. (NAIA) More details HERE.

(NEW!) Head Men's Basketball Coach (Texas A&M-San Antonio / San Antonio, TX): The Head Men’s Basketball Coach is a key member of the coaching team, who provides leadership and vision within the Athletics Department, as well as among the student athletes. (NAIA) More details HERE.

(NEW!) Head Men's Soccer Coach (Elmhurst University / Elmhurst, IL): Elmhurst University is seeking a dynamic individual to lead the men's soccer program in the highly competitive College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin (CCIW). More details HERE.

Annual Giving Associate (NC State Student Aid Association (The Wolfpack Club) / Raleigh, NC): Come support NC State Athletics and help raise money for scholarships for student-athletes. (DI) More details HERE.

Associate Athletic Director for Revenue, Strategy and Innovation (SMU / Dallas, TX): In collaboration with the Deputy A.D./Chief Revenue Officer the Associate A.D. for Revenue, Strategy and Innovation will assist with implementation and execution of key strategic revenue generation. (DI) More details HERE.

Head Women's Volleyball Coach (Southeastern University / Lakeland, FL): Head coach opening at one of the fastest growing universities in the country. Must be someone with an active relationship with Christ who is looking to build a NAIA Championship-level program. (NAIA) More details HERE.

Creative Content (Video) Leader (Loyola University Maryland / Baltimore, MD): Responsible for creation, direction and production of all video-related content for social media, video boards & other platforms. Develop, shoot & edit content with a high amount of creative freedom. (DI) More details HERE.

Coordinator, BisonVision Sports Productions (Bucknell University / Lewisburg, PA): Serve as lead producer and director for events on the digital network, be responsible for producing a variety of events aired on ESPN+, Facebook Live, YouTube, and the Patriot League digital network. (DI) More details HERE.

Director of Athletic Training (Carson Newman University / Jefferson City, TN): Supervises all athletic training staff, graduate assistant athletic trainers, interns, and work-study students. Can discuss upon interview the terms and conditions as well as negotiate competitive salary. (DII) More details HERE.

Athletic Trainer (Carson Newman University / Jefferson City, TN): Assist with the supervision & coordination of the University’s overall Sports Medicine program in consultation with and under the supervision of the Assoc. AD for Sports Medicine, Medical Director, Team Physician(s) and other qualified medical personnel. Can discuss upon interview the terms and conditions as well as negotiate competitive salary. (DII) More details HERE.

Coordinator of Athletic Marketing & Events (Northern State University / Aberdeen, SD): The Coordinator of Athletic Marketing and Events will coordinate the marketing of all NSU Athletic events and help lead game operations, fan experience and sponsor relations within the department. (DII) More details HERE.

Assistant Athletic Director, External Relations (Administrative Analyst/Specialist-Exempt II) (California State University, Dominguez Hills / Carson, CA): This position provides sports management leadership and support Alumni Relations Programs, and Annual Giving initiatives to generate financial support and sponsorship of Toro Athletics. (DII) More details HERE.

Head Men's Lacrosse Coach (Elmira College / Elmira, NY): Full-time Head Coach to lead our Men's Lacrosse Program at Elmira College! Responsible for all functions relating to the management and development of a successful D3 Men's Lacrosse program. More details HERE.

Assistant Athletic Director, Operations and Events (Bucknell University / Lewisburg, PA): Responsible for managing the Department's facilities for all athletic and recreation events; establishing policies, methods and standards; and administering the day-to-day event operations. (DI) More details HERE.

Head Athletic Trainer (Wells College / Aurora, NY): Provide leadership, direction, and guidance in coordinating sports medicine coverage. Responsible for providing practice and event coverage as noted by National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA). More details HERE.

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

Director of Sports Medicine (Gettysburg College / Gettysburg, PA): Gettysburg College is seeking a Director of Sports Medicine. The Director oversees all aspects of the athletics training program, including 4 FT assistants, for over 650 student-athletes in 24 sports. More details HERE.

Associate Director of Athletics, Facilities and Events (Johns Hopkins University / Baltimore, MD): The Johns Hopkins University Department of Athletics and Recreation seeks an innovative, forward-thinking, and entrepreneurial leader who can oversee and execute event operations. More details HERE.

Assistant Athletic Director, Compliance (University of New Mexico / Albuquerque, NM): Administers NCAA & Mountain West Conference compliance for 18 Division 1 athletic programs. Monitors adherence to NCAA and MWC rules, regulations, & eligibility. (DI) More details HERE.

Facilities and Game Operations Coordinator (Presbyterian College / Clinton, SC): This position assists Athletic Facilities Supervisor in management of athletic facilities and game management. Will ensure the venues are prepared for practice, competition, and non-athletic events. (DI) To apply, e-mail: hr@presby.edu

Head Coach for Men's Lacrosse (Emmanuel University / Franklin Springs, GA): Full-time Head Coach to lead our Lacrosse program to the next level. Our rural campus is located in northeast GA with easy access to city amenities. Check us out to see if you're ready to be a Lion! (DII) More details HERE.

Head Coach, Women's Tennis (Babson College / Wellesley, MA): Women’s Tennis head coach assumes additional administrative duties assigned by the Associate VP of Athletics and Athletics Advancement or their designee. Coordinates Women’s Tennis related activities More details HERE.

Athletic Assistant for Women’s Wrestling (Utica University / Utica, NY): This position runs August 1-May 31. $6,700 stipend for 10 months (prorated based on start date). 12 graduate tuition credits. On-campus or college-owned housing will be provided. Bachelor's required. More details HERE.

Executive Director (Blueprint Sports / Fayetteville, AR): The Executive Director of this Power 5 University will be responsible for the management, leadership, revenue generation, strategy, and administrative relationship representing this collective. (DI) More details HERE.

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

MBB Athletic Media Specialist, Sr (New Mexico State / Las Cruces, NM): Maintains, develops and enhances media relationships, writes news releases; researches and prepares background and briefing materials for interactions with MBB and Baseball. (DI) More details HERE.

Associate Director of Athletics for Compliance (Princeton University / Princeton, NJ): Oversee NCAA eligibility & compliance, Ivy League compliance, NIL & rules education. Candidate must understand the fundamental role that athletics plays in the education of the student-athlete. (DI) More details HERE.

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