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Postseason Updates:

+  Wingate Men’s Cross Country and Grand Valley State Women’s Cross Country took home their respective national titles this weekend. This is the Bulldogs program’s first trophy and the Lakers’ seventh overall. (link, link) 

+ Kutztown Field Hockey won its first-ever national championship, with a 2-1 win over East Stroudsburg. (link)

+ Check out the updated brackets for Football (link), Men’s Soccer (link) and Women’s Soccer (link).

+ The DII Volleyball bracket will be unveiled tonight at 7:30 ET. (link)

USA Today’s Steve Berkowitz: “The NCAA and Power 5 conferences have filed a petition with 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, seeking review of district judge's decision to grant class-action status in damages portion of House/Prince antitrust lawsuit that could put at least $4.2 billion at stake at trial.” Per the filing: “The NCAA disagrees with the district court’s ruling, as NIL is highly specific and certification of vast classes comprised of student-athletes with unique, and often conflicting, interests is clearly contrary to the law. The NCAA fully supports all student-athletes profiting from their NIL and continues to increase benefits for student-athletes — including new health and well-being requirements and guaranteed academic supports for all of Division I – but absent immediate appellate review, the decision could have inequitable and devastating consequences for college sports nationwide.” More in Berkowitz’s X (Twitter) feed. (link)

More from CIAA Commissioner Jacqie McWilliams-Parker’s conversation with D2.ticker/Connect’s Anthony Grassi at the 2023 Women Leaders Convention which also dove into key initiatives for the Four Power Alliance and the league’s decision to partner with Van Wagner, which was recently extended. On the Four Power’s priorities: “One is to make sure that we are on one accord about who wants to partner with HBCUs. … HBCUs have their hot moments and we have our down moments, but we’re pretty hot right now. … We’re currently working on the opportunity to go to The Hill to have some conversations about the impact of, not NIL because we all agree that NIL is a good thing, but we do want to see some patchwork of bringing us all together where it's’ more uniformed and there’s some protections for our student-athletes, but the payment for student-athletes as employees is truly concerning. If we pay student-athletes, we all agreed that our institutions would not have the resources or the capability to stay open and to provide the opportunities that we do for our student-athletes.” In evaluating a move to partner with a multimedia rights partner, McWilliams-Parker says the factors included capacity, transparency and having someone with a “vested interest in working with an HBCU and not seeing that as a challenge, but really as an opportunity.” Check out the full convo only on Connect. (link) 

Membership Matters:

+ Northeastern State will pause its MIAA Football membership in order to compete as an independent. With the 2024 MIAA football schedule already released, NSU will play the 2024 football season as a non-conference opponent for all MIAA schools, but MIAA institutions will have the option to find other non-conference opponents the week they are scheduled to play the RiverHawks next fall. Following the 2025 season, NSU and the MIAA CEO Council will reassess the state of NSU's football program to determine its status for the 2027 and 2028 football seasons. (link)

+ Dominican (CA) will join the RMAC as an associate member in Men’s Lacrosse beginning in 2024-25. (link)

West Florida Men’s Basketball HC Jeff Burkhamer is no longer with the Argos a few games into his ninth season at the helm. AC Justin Mann will serve as Interim HC. (link) 

Fundraising & Facilities:

+ Upper Iowa raised over $138K during its Peacock Power 24-Hour Challenge. (link)

+ Mount Olive dedicates its new Baseball training facility in honor of former HC Carl Lancaster. (link)

Coaches.wire:

+ Shorter selects Winthrop (DI) GA Charles Collings as its new Men’s and Women’s Golf HC. (link)

+ St. Edward’s taps club coach Austin Wilder as Cheerleading and STUNT HC. (link)

Cross Country Elite 90 Awards go to Pittsburg State’s Marissa Dick (link) and Slippery Rock’s Ethan Brentham. (link)

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(NEW!) Assistant Director, Sports Information (Texas A&M International University / Laredo, TX): Assists in publicity efforts for all sponsored sports, including writing press releases and feature stories. Produces and edits game programs, game notes, and media guides. More details HERE.

(NEW!) Assistant Athletic Trainer (Lynn University / Boca Raton, FL): This position is responsible for all phases of the prevention, medical coverage, evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation, and administrative duties of assigned athletic teams. More details HERE.

(NEW!) Head Football Coach (Missouri Valley College / Marshall, MO): Candidates will oversee all aspects of the program to ensure its success, including but not limited to scheduling, recruiting, retention, fundraising, staff management, alumni and community engagement (NAIA) More details HERE.

(NEW!) Head Women’s Bowling Coach (McPherson College / McPherson, KS): Seeking a dynamic and knowledgeable individual eager to create a new bowling program. The successful candidates will begin recruitment and plan for a competitive team to begin play in 2024-25. (NAIA) More details HERE.

Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics (Tarleton State University / Stephenville, TX): Serving as a member of the President’s Executive Cabinet, the Vice President of Intercollegiate Athletics will provide leadership, guidance, and fundraising for Tarleton's Athletic Department. (DI) More details HERE. The D1.dossier for this position is available HERE.

Director of Marketing and Fan Experience (San Jose State University / San Jose, CA): SJSU is looking for a Director of FUN! Come enjoy running an exciting gameday experience for tremendous student-athletes. Come work in a culture that provides the freedom to be innovative. (DI) More details HERE.

Head Football Coach (Northeastern State University Athletics / Tahlequah, OK): Ideal candidates will be able to ensure the program's success by excelling in recruitment, budget management, game plans, fundraising, and fostering community/alumni support. Blue-collar work ethic. More details HERE.

Assistant Director of Ticket Operations (SMU / Dallas, TX): In collaboration with the Assistant AD for Ticket Operations, the Assistant Director of Ticket Operations will assist with the management of the Ticket Office and the ticketed SMU Sports. (DI) More details HERE.

Assistant Director - Basketball Operations (Atlantic Coast Conference / Charlotte, NC): The Assistant Director - Basketball Operations will work and collaborate with the department staff in overseeing all issues related to basketball and tournament operations. (DI) More details HERE.

Director - Creative Strategy & Design (Atlantic Coast Conference / Charlotte, NC): The Director - Creative Strategy & Design is primarily responsible for developing and executing creative concepts and design work that promotes our brand. (DI) More details HERE.

Head Coach, Football (Lake Erie College / Painesville, OH): The coach is responsible for recruiting and organization of the College’s football program. More details HERE.

Offensive Line Coach (Ripon College / Ripon, WI): Ripon College is accepting applications for the position of Offensive Line Coach. This is a full-time position. The position has the potential for coordinator duties for the right candidate. (DIII) More details HERE.

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.

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! (DIII) More details HERE.

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.

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.

Office Professional III (University of Central Missouri / Warrensburg, MO): Provides administrative support to the Vice President, leadership team, and 17 NCAA sports programs. Assists with the coordination of student athlete insurance and medical billing. 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.

Director, Athletic Communications (Texas A&M University - Kingsville / Kingsville, TX): Manages the development and implementation of most athletic marketing promotions and public relations programs directed to numerous internal and external constituencies. Serves as the focal point for developing and coordinating news stories and other appropriate exposure for research and activities. More details HERE.

Athletic Certification Officer (Lynn University / Boca Raton, FL): This position is responsible for obtaining, evaluating, and documenting the academic credentials of current/former student-athletes in accordance with NCAA, Sunshine State Conference, and Lynn policy. More details HERE.

Head Coach, Volleyball (Lake Erie College / Painesville, OH): Lake Erie College, invites applications for the full-time position of head coach, volleyball. Lake Erie College is an NCAA Division II program 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. 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. 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. 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.

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. More details HERE.

Director of Event and Ticket Operations (Missouri Southern State University / Joplin, MO): Serves as the primary game day administrator for MSSU Athletics and is responsible for the appropriate setup and coverage of all home athletic contests and ticketing operations for the department. 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.

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. (DIII) 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.

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. (DIII) 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! More details HERE.

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