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The Heart of America will add Missouri Baptist and William Woods from the AMC, starting in 2025-26, to bring the league’s membership to 15. Commissioner Nik Rule: “Both bring strong leadership, a clear vision, and a blend of academic and athletic excellence that will prove to be a great fit for our future. We're excited to build lasting relationships with these universities, their administrators, staff, student-athletes, coaches, and fans.” (link)

Point VP of Athletics Jaunelle White will add the title of Chief Student Development Officer. (link)

The winter LEARFIELD Directors’ Cup standings are led by Cumberlands, Indiana Wesleyan, Milligan, St. Thomas and Indiana Tech. The Crossroads is the lone league to have more than one member in the top ten. (link) 

Facility Features:

+ Carroll has broken ground on its Nelson Stadium Enhancement Project, thanks in part to a major gift from Valley Bank that pushed the Fighting Saints past the half-way point to its $5M fundraising goal. The first phase of the project includes a turf playing surface, stadium lights and more expected to be completed in August. (link)

+ Benedictine (KS) will add a new 37’x15’ video board at Larry Wilcox Stadium, becoming the first on-campus stadium in the Heart of America to have a video board. (link)

Florida Memorial taps Langston Women’s Basketball HC Kevin Herod for the same role with the Lions. AD Jason Horn: "The appointment of Kevin Herod is a testament to our commitment to excellence. His proven track record and dedication to student-athlete success both on and off the court are what set him apart. We are excited to see him bring his championship experience to our program." (link)

Marian Men’s Basketball HC Scott Heady is headed to his alma mater, Indianapolis (NCAA DII), after seven seasons. (link)

Saint Xavier removes the interim tag in naming Sidney Lovitsch as Women’s Basketball HC. (link)

Coaches.wire:

+ Clarke Cross Country HC Dalton Graham is headed to Fort Lewis (NCAA DII) as its new Men’s & Women’s Track & Field/Cross Country HC. (link)

+ Jessup selects IMG Academy Golf Performance Coach Seth Heppner as Men’s & Women’s Golf HC. (link)

+ Marian Men’s & Women’s Cross Country and Track & Field HC Michael Holman announces his retirement after 12 seasons with the Knights and 46 combined years as a high school or collegiate coach. (link)

+ Montreat Senior Assoc. AD and Director of Cross Country and Track & Field Jason Lewkowicz retires from coaching after nine years in charge. (link)

+ SAGU Women’s Soccer HC Paul Hason and Men’s & Women’s Track & Field HC Terry Gaitor each tender their resignations. (link, link)

+ William Penn Shotgun Sports HC Steven Heaton announces his retirement after leading the program since the summer of 2019. (link)

+ This morning’s edition of Coaches.wire is now available & includes dozens of coaching moves from across all sports. (link)

According to data from Common App, the number of college applicants are up 6% year-over-year, with underrepresented minority applicants increasing 10% and international applicants jumping 13%. Also notable, public school applications grew at twice the rate of privates (10% vs. 5%) and applications for institutions with admission rates of at least 75% bumped up 10%, far more than highly selective institutions. (link)

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(NEW!) Director, Athletics Annual Fund (George Mason University / Fairfax, VA): Director, Athletics Annual Fund George Mason University Intercollegiate Athletics invites applications for the position of Director, Athletics Annual Fund. To apply https://jobs.gmu.edu/. EOE (DI) More details HERE.

(NEW!) Head Men's Basketball Coach (Wartburg College / Waverly, IA): Responsible for leadership and oversight of all coaching duties for the men’s basketball team. May include additional duties as assigned. Reports to the Athletics Director. (DIII) To apply, e-mail: hr@wartburg.edu

(NEW!) Assistant 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.

(NEW!) Head Cross-Country/Assistant Track & Field Coach (Ripon College / Ripon, WI): Executing and coordinating the recruiting plan & distance events. Responsible for direct supervision and work out plans. Coordinate home competitions with collegiate & high school levels. (DIII) More details HERE.

(NEW!) Head Swimming and Diving Coach (Ripon College / Ripon, WI): Executing and coordinating recruiting plan. Direct supervision and work out plans. Manage the annual budget, travel, and equipment needs. Coordinate home swimming and diving meets. (DIII) More details HERE.

Assistant Director of Athletics, Ticket Sales & Operations (Princeton University / Princeton, NJ): Lead, develop, coordinate and execute all departmental ticketing initiatives aligning with and in support of the overall external relations strategy of the department. (DI) More details HERE.

Senior Director of Athletics Advancement / Senior Associate Athletic Director (Western Michigan University / Kalamazoo, MI): Plans and manages development-focused programs to increase philanthropic support for funding priorities aligned with intercollegiate athletics strategic objectives. (DI) More details HERE. The D1.dossiers Lite is available for this opening. D1.dossiers Lite features salary comparisons for analog roles at peer institutions, as well as tenure, cost of living and inflation-related data for each comparative position. (link)

Head Men's Volleyball Coach (Central Christian College of Kansas / McPherson, KS): Engage students athletes in the mission of the College while providing skillful theoretical and practice sport specific instruction and experience, with a min roster of 15 of mission-centric students. More details HERE.

Athletic Trainer (Track & Field) (Auburn University / Auburn, AL): Auburn Athletics is excited to begin the search for a Track & Field Athletic Trainer! The individual in this position provides preventative and rehabilitative health care for student athletes. (DI) More details HERE.

Head Tennis Coach (Southwestern College / Winfield, KS): The Head Tennis Coach will serve as a leader of the program who is responsible for all aspects of coaching - recruiting / coordinating practices / and building team chemistry to name a few. More details HERE.

Head Women's Basketball Coach (John Brown University / Siloam Springs, AR): Provides overall leadership including Christian discipling, recruitment and retention of students. Managing all aspects of the program and supervision of PT assistant. Culture that aligns with JBU. More details HERE.

Head Coach of Men's Soccer (Washington & Lee University / Lexington, VA): Full-time, 12-month, non-tenure track faculty position reporting to the Director of Athletics. Responsibilities include organizing, developing and administering all phases of the men’s soccer program. (DIII) More details HERE.

Head Women's Basketball Coach (Missouri Western State University / St. Joseph, MO): Responsible for leading the women’s basketball program as an intercollegiate sport and is responsible for all administrative and organizational aspects of operating a DII program. (DII) More details HERE.

Graduate Assistant Softball Coach (Southwestern College / Winfield, KS): Assisting the head coach in all aspects of the program (practices, games, recruiting, conditioning, overseeing academics, etc.). Collegiate playing and/or coaching experience preferred, not required. More details HERE.

Graduate Assistant Tennis Coach (Southwestern College / Winfield, KS): Assisting the head coach in all aspects of the program - practices, matches, recruiting, conditioning, overseeing academics, etc. Collegiate playing and/or coaching experience preferred, not required More details HERE.

Assistant Athletic Director, Major Gifts (HR Title: Major Gifts Officer III) - (DEA00000428) (Southern Methodist University / Dallas, TX): The Assistant AD for Major Gifts will manage a portfolio of major gift prospects, implementing strategies to encourage philanthropic gifts in support of the SMU Department of Athletics' priorities. (DI) More details HERE.

Development Officer, Athletics Annual Giving & Donor Engagement (HR title: Stewardship Officer 1) - (DEA00000427) (Southern Methodist University / Dallas, TX): The position assists the Athletics Development Office with donor acquisition and retention strategies and supports the department's annual giving efforts. (DI) More details HERE.

Assistant Athletics Director for Development / Eagle Club Director (Carson-Newman University / Jefferson City, TN): Oversee Corporate Sponsorship. Oversee all workers regarding annual fund-raising initiatives Oversee staff, students, outside workers, or volunteers who contribute to revenue generation initiatives. (DII) More details HERE.

Head Men's Basketball Coach (Emporia State University / Emporia, KS): Organize and administer all aspects of the men's basketball program. Establish goals and objectives for the men’s basketball program on a long-range and annual basis. (DII) More details HERE.

Head Women's Wrestling Coach (Elmhurst University / Elmhurst, IL): Elmhurst University is looking for a head coach for our newly announced women's wrestling program. Elmhurst University is looking to compete in the Fall of 2024 and will compete in the CCIW. (DIII) More details HERE.

Head Women's Volleyball Coach (Part-Time) (Caldwell University / Caldwell, NJ): The part-time Head Coach is responsible for all aspects of the team including, directing, supervising and overseeing all activities of the coaching staff and team, fundraising and recruiting. (DII) More details HERE.

Director of Athletic Communications (Massachusetts Institute of Technology / Cambridge, MA): Serving on the department senior leadership team. Direct three full-time staff. Oversee all communications operations. Oversee MIT Athletics social media. (DIII) More details HERE.

Assistant Vice President of Athletics (Lasell University / Newton, MA): The AVP oversees a comprehensive Division III athletic program. A bachelor’s degree and significant, progressive experience leading a dynamic, and diverse organization are required. (DIII) More details HERE.

Assistant Director of Creative Video (HR title: Videographer) (SMU / Dallas, TX): Cinematic storytelling and organic behind-the-scenes footage to season intro videos and compelling recruiting campaigns, your mission will be to curate a captivating collection of moments. (DI) More details HERE.

Director of Athletic Communications (Northwestern College / Orange City, IA): Lead in the new age of digital sports communication. Manage the athletics website while producing regular content within multiple media platforms to enhance the Red Raider Brand. More details HERE.

Director of the Panther Fund/Assistant AD-Panther Fund (University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee / Milwaukee, WI): Supports all athletic fundraising efforts-donor stewardship and cultivation, event planning, data management, gift processing and annual fund solicitation. Develop a multi-year fundraising plan. (DI) More details HERE.

Development Officer, Athletics (University of Alaska Anchorage / Anchorage, AK): University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA) Seawolf Athletics is looking for our next Development Officer to lead philanthropic efforts, donor cultivation, relationship management and community engagement. (DI/DII) More details HERE.

Women's Head Basketball Coach/PE Instructor (University of the Virgin Islands / St. Thomas, VI): Oversees all aspects of the women’s basketball program, including coaching, identifying, evaluating, and recruiting student-athletes, and teaches up to six credits of PE per semester. More details HERE.

Athletic Equipment Specialist - Football (Western Michigan University / Kalamazoo, MI): Manages day-to-day operations of athletic equipment rooms. Oversees athletic equipment purchases & inventory, staff & facilities. Follows University, state & NCAA policies. Football exp. preferred. (DI) More details HERE.

Assistant Athletic Director of Sports Medicine / Athletics Health Care Administrator (Barry University / Miami, FL): Provides leadership and direction for the healthcare, prevention, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of injuries to athletes and oversees the procurement and management of the SA health plan. (DII) More details HERE.

Director of Athletics (Kalamazoo College / Kalamazoo, MI): The director of athletics oversees a comprehensive Division III athletic program. A bachelor’s degree and significant, progressive experience leading a dynamic and diverse organization are required. (DIII) More details HERE.

Associate AD, Marketing and Fan Experience (SMU / Dallas, TX): This position will assist in increasing the overall visibility of SMU Athletics by leading and managing the marketing and fan experience department. (DI) More details HERE.

Head Women's Basketball Coach (Wheaton College (MA) / Norton, MA): Looking for a motivated and passionate individual to serve as the Head Coach of Women's Basketball. This person is responsible for all aspects of the program and oversees a full-time assistant. (DIII) More details HERE.

Assistant Women's Volleyball Coach (Oberlin College / Oberlin, OH): The Oberlin College Department of Athletics and Physical Education invites applications for the position of Assistant Women’s Volleyball Coach. This is a FT, 12-month Admin & Professional position. (DIII) More details HERE.

Head Women's Basketball Coach (Saint Mary's University of Minnesota / Winona, MN): Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota is seeking a Head Coach. This position will lead a competitive NCAA Division III women’s basketball program within an athletic department on the rise. More details HERE.

Assistant Commissioner (Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference / New Haven, CT): Assist with management of the CACC in accordance with NCAA /CACC policies. SAAC liaison. Sport and budget supervision, compliance responsibilities, and significant interaction with CACC membership. More details HERE.

Senior Academic Counselor, Athletics (SMU / Dallas, TX): The Senior Academic Counselor promotes the ethical and holistic academic success of all SMU student-athletes by monitoring individual and team academic progress, retention & eligibility. (DI) More details HERE.

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