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The NCAA approved Penn State Brandywine’s (USCAA) request for a DIII exploratory year in 2023-24. Chancellor Wells: “Applying for NCAA Division III membership and enhancing our athletics program is one of 13 key objectives in our 2020-2025 Strategic Plan, as we recognize the positive impact this will have not only on our student-athletes, but our entire campus community. We know that a sense of belonging is critical to our students’ success and persistence, and athletic programs provide our student-athletes with a close community of peers, as well as social and teamwork skills. Our athletic teams also reflect the rich diversity of our campus and strengthen our commitment to an equitable and inclusive environment — one of three goals in our Strategic Plan.” (link)

NCAA VP of Academic and Membership Affairs Schnase sits down with Connect/MB Sports’ Banker to discuss challenges facing the membership, including the transfer portal, waiver changes, NIL and more. Schnase says as of right now, “transfers are at a place of stabilization. So, we’re trying to find that even keel where we understand what the rules are, understand what the implications are, to see how that impacts, ultimately, graduation.” Schnase also says the NCAA has heard “loud and clear” from students that mental health support is a priority. “We need to make sure we’re paying attention to that, and if there’s a waiver avenue for mental health reasons, we need to pay attention to that.” On the topic of NIL, Schnase says one misperception is that members are asking interpretative questions when, in reality, their questions focus more on the landscape overall. “People don’t understand exactly what is happening with NIL across the country. Some people may say they have a good idea. We may see pockets of good information, but from a national, comprehensive standpoint I don’t think we really understand what’s going on.” Full Q&A on Connect. (link)

Regional Rankings:

+ The latest MBB regional rankings see Saint Joseph (CT), Keene State, Oswego State, Rowan, Swarthmore, Randolph-Macon, Case Western Reserve, Wheaton (IL), Wisconsin-Oshkosh and St. Thomas (TX) atop their respective regions. (link)

+ Tufts, Smith, Ithaca, NYU, Scranton, Christopher Newport, Ohio Northern, Transylvania, Wisconsin-Whitewater and Trinity (TX) sit atop the WBB regional rankings. (link)

+ Amherst, Plattsburgh, Gustavus Adolphus, Adrian and Hamilton make up the top five in the latest Women’s Ice Hockey PairWise Ranking. (link)

The NCAA Board of Governors Student-Athlete Engagement Committee and DI, DII and DIII SAACs pen an open letter to all student-athletes regarding mental health which reads, in part: “Mental health struggles can occur with a wide range of severity, depending on the impacted individual. While an individual's mental health status is personal, treatment and support are a community effort. As such, it's encouraging that there has been an increase in support from student-athletes, administrators and athletics staff in breaking the stigma surrounding mental health and dedicating effort to improve support systems. … As part of its continued work to provide recommendations for supporting and promoting student-athlete mental health, the NCAA Committee on Competitive Safeguards and Medical Aspects of Sports commissioned a Mental Health Advisory Group and charged it with reviewing and updating the existing Mental Health Best Practices. Moving forward, the Association is committed to creating well-informed recommendations and education efforts to support student-athletes on every campus. We want to challenge campuses around the country to take action and be proactive in implementing the forthcoming recommendations. As change begins to take place, the student-athlete voice should remain involved in all conversations.” Full letter. (link) 

Wheaton (MA) will grow its varsity sport offerings to 25 in 2024-25 with the addition of Men’s and Women’s Fencing with the help of a start-up grant from USA Fencing. AVP/AD Viano: “Simply put, our partnership with USA Fencing was integral in taking this opportunity from vision to reality. We are looking forward to beginning the search process for our inaugural head coach and the College is honored for the opportunity to begin welcoming fencing student-athletes from across the nation and from around the globe to our Massachusetts campus.” (link)

It’s Personnel:

+ Keystone welcomes back former Field Hockey HC Manning as Assoc. AD/SWA with oversight of compliance and academics. (link)

+ Vassar promotes Asst. AD for Sports and Recreation Callahan to Sr. Asst. AD for Sport and Recreation Services. (link)

Coaching Wire:

+ Plymouth State names alum/former Bentley (DII) MSOC HC Simonini as WSOC HC. (link)

+ North Central (MN) taps former Bethany Lutheran Softball AC Haefner as HC. (link)

+ Crown bring in former Evangel (NAIA) S-A DeWitt as its newXC/T&F HC. (link)

+ Delaware Valley taps East Stroudsburg (DII) MSOC AC Stephenson as HC. (link)

+ Ohio Northern names former Notre Dame (OH) (DII) Bowling HC Robinson as its inaugural Men’s and Women’s Bowling HC. (link)

Presidents & Chancellors in the News:

+ St. Olaf names Rollins (DII) VP for Academic Affairs and Provost Rundell Singer as its 12th president. (link)

+ Blackburn welcomes back former interim President Meyer in the full-time role. (link)

+ Marietta President Ruud will depart at the end of June. (link)

+ Cabrini ceases its presidential search and extends the contract of Interim President Drinan. (link)

More Higher Ed:

+ Carnegie Mellon is partnering with the Rales Foundation to create a $150M endowment to support STEM education with CMU putting forward $30M in endowed funds and $5M in program support. (link) 

+ Keuka unveils $6M in facility upgrades over the next three years to its library, residence halls and more. (link) 

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(NEW!) Head Men's & Women's Swim Coach (Moravian University / Bethlehem, PA): The Head Men's & Women's Swim Coach is responsible for all aspects of the program including but not limited to: recruitment, student athlete development, budgeting, managing assistant coaches, etc. More details HERE.

(NEW!) Assistant Football Coach – Offensive Line (Buena Vista University / Storm Lake, IA): The Assistant Football Coach -Offensive Line will assist the Head Coach with all duties of successfully operating program, including recruiting, training, coaching, and monitoring student-athletes, More details HERE.

(NEW!) Assistant Men's Soccer Coach (Randolph-Macon College / Ashland): Randolph-Macon College, an NCAA Division III institution and member of the Old Dominion Athletic Conference, invites applicants for a Full-Time 12-month Assistant Men’s Soccer Coach. More details HERE.

(NEW!) Assistant Athletics Director for Compliance (University of Illinois Springfield / Springfield, IL): Strategically plan, implement, manage, and enforce all aspects of NCAA, GLVC and UIS compliance for 17 sport programs to provide fair, inclusive, and fulfilling environment for student-athletes. (DII) More details HERE.

(NEW!) Assistant for Athletic Communication (Point Loma Nazarene University / San Diego, CA): Assist PLNU Athletics in media relations and gameday operations. Involved in the promotion of athletic events through social media, in-game activation of promotions and postgame coverage of teams. (DII) More details HERE.

(NEW!) Director of Track and Field and Cross Country/Head Coach Track and Field/Physical Education & Wellness Instructor (Massachusetts Institute of Technology / Cambridge, MA): Management and oversight of all facets of the MIT Track and Field and Cross- Country programs (administration, coaching, scheduling, budget management, recruiting & more). More details HERE.

(NEW!) Graduate Assistant - Strength and Conditioning (The College of New Jersey / Ewing, NJ): Run workouts and conditioning programs for assigned sports and teams. Assist in developing year-round sport specific training programs for all teams, CPR and First Aid certified. More details HERE.

(NEW!) Graduate Assistant - Facilities and Events (The College of New Jersey / Ewing, NJ): Assisting the Facilities and Events department in game day set up and break down, assisting the Senior Associate Athletic Director in running NJAC/NCAA events, daily maintenance of facilities. More details HERE.

(NEW!) Graduate Assistant - Multiple Assistant Coaching Positions (The College of New Jersey / Ewing, NJ): *Please indicate the sport you are applying for* Assistant coaching positions available for Women's Basketball, Men's Basketball, Women's Soccer, Football, Wrestling, Track & Field, and Men's Swimming. More details HERE.

Head Women's Lacrosse Coach (Lawrence University / Appleton, WI): Lawrence University openly invites applications for the Head Women's Lacrosse Coach. The Head Women's Lacrosse Coach is primarily responsible for the successful development, planning, implementation... More details HERE.

Head Men's Lacrosse Coach (Lawrence University / Appleton, WI): Lawrence University openly invites applications for the Head Men's Lacrosse Coach. The Head Men's Lacrosse Coach is primarily responsible for the successful development, planning, implementation, and... More details HERE.

Director of Athletics and Recreation (Grinnell College / Grinnell, IA): The Director of Athletics and Recreation oversees operations of the College's NCAA Division III intercollegiate athletics program as well as intramural, outdoor and physical recreation programs. More details HERE.

Assistant AD for Development, Major Gifts (Arkansas State University / Jonesboro, AR): Manage a portfolio of major gift donors and prospects, as defined by working with the Red Wolves Foundation, from initial identification through stewardship. (DI) More details HERE.

Director of Student Services and Development (Arkansas State University / Jonesboro, AR): Maintain accurate degree plans, monitor NCAA Progress Toward Degree requirements (6, 18, 24 and percentage), participate in the certification process for assigned student-athletes, evaluate high school… (DI) More details HERE.

Head Women's Soccer Coach and Assistant Professor of Physical Education (Denison University / Granville, OH): Description The Head Women’s Soccer Coach is responsible for the leadership, development and management of the intercollegiate women’s soccer program and for teaching physical education courses. More details HERE.

Assistant Women's Soccer Coach (Bucknell University / Lewisburg, PA): Bucknell University is seeking an Assistant Women's Soccer Coach who will be responsible for on-field coaching and recruitment of academically-qualified student-athletes. Apply at apptrkr.com/3909207 (DI) More details HERE.

Skyline Conference Commissioner (Farmingdale State College, SUNY / Farmingdale, NY): The Skyline Conference Commissioner at Farmingdale State College demonstrates a strong commitment to advancing and supporting DEI. AA/EOE. More details HERE.

Head Women’s Volleyball Coach (Hartwick College / Oneonta, NY): Hartwick College (NCAA DIII and Empire 8 member institution) is accepting applications for the position of Head Women’s Volleyball Coach. This is a full-time, benefits eligible, 10-month position. More details HERE.

Assistant Athletic Director for Marketing, Special Events, and Community Engagement (Hanover College / Hanover, IN): The Assistant Director serves as Athletics liaison to Advancement, Alumni Relations, and Office of Communication and Marketing. Athletic fundraising and marketing are key components of this position. More details HERE.

Director of Athletic Facilities & Events (Arcadia University / Glenside, PA): The person in this position will provide direct oversight of all athletic facilities, and serve as game-day event manager for most home athletic contests. Evening and weekend availability is required. More details HERE.

Assistant Professor of Physical Education Head Men's Cross Country/Track And Field Coach (Pomona and Pitzer Colleges / Claremont, CA): The Department of Physical Education is currently accepting applications for an Assistant Professor of Physical Education and Head Coach of Men’s Cross Country/Track and Field. More details HERE.

Assistant Coach Field Hockey (Dickinson College / Carlisle, PA): The assistant field hockey coach is responsible for aiding the Head Coach in all aspects of the Field Hockey program. More details HERE.

Assistant Commissioner for Football, Basketball, and Baseball (Ohio Valley Conference / Brentwood, TN): Seeking an experienced professional to serve as the primary contact for member institutions on all matters pertaining to the administration of football and men’s and women’s basketball. (DI) More details HERE.

Major Gift Officer (George Mason University / Fairfax, VA): GMU Department of Intercollegiate Athletics seeks qualified applicants for a Major Gift Officer. Identifies and cultivates major gift prospects. Manage a portfolio of donors and prospective donors. (DI) More details HERE.

Head Athletic Trainer (Suffolk University / Boston, MA): Manage Athletic Training staff to fulfill all needs of 19 varsity sports. Additional club sport needs as assigned. Needs entail, practice & training coverage, game day coverage, office hours, & more. More details HERE.

Head Men's Volleyball Coach (Morningside University / Sioux City, IA): Morningside University is now accepting applications for a full time Head Men's Volleyball Coach. This position is responsible for managing all aspects of the intercollegiate men's volleyball program. (NAIA) Contact employment@morningside.edu for more details.

Director of Athletics (Wilkes University / Wilkes-Barre, PA): The director of athletics oversees a comprehensive Division III athletic program. A bachelor’s degree and significant, progressive experience leading a dynamic organization is required. More details HERE.

Assistant Athletic Director/Athletics Communications (Public Affairs/Communication Specialist III) (California State University, Dominguez Hills / Carson, CA): The Assistant Athletic Director/Athletics Communications role will strategically develop communications for the intercollegiate athletics program through written publications and other media. (DII) More details HERE.

Business Office Assistant Athletics (Bucknell University / Lewisburg, PA): Bucknell University is seeking a Business Office Assistant who will be responsible for support activities within the Athletic Business Office, focusing on procurement, & payables. apptrkr.com/3861370. (DI) More details HERE.

Associate Head Coach—Cross Country/Track and Field (Suffolk University / Boston, MA): Responsible for overseeing all duties associated with competitive DIII track & field (indoor & outdoor) and cross country programs. The position reports to the AD & CC/T&F HC. Negotiable start date. More details HERE.

Head Women's Lacrosse Coach (Suffolk University / Boston, MA): Provide vision and leadership in the development of a competitive DIII WLAX program. Oversee all aspects of the program including team travel, scheduling of games & practices, budget management, etc. More details HERE.

Equipment Manager (George Mason University / Fairfax, VA): The George Mason University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics invites applications for a full-time Equipment Manager. Apply for position at: https://jobs.gmu.edu/postings/56420. EOE (DI) More details HERE.

Head Men's Basketball Coach (Bluffton University / Bluffton, OH): The head coach will coordinate all aspects of the men’s basketball program including, recruiting, coaching, team management, organizing, planning, player development. It also includes budgeting. More details HERE.

Associate Vice President & Director of Athletics (The Catholic University of America / Washington, D.C.): Reporting to the Vice President of Student Affairs, the Associate Vice President & Director of Athletics serves as a member of the Vice President for Student Affairs leadership team. More details HERE.

Assistant Men's & Women's Track and Field Coach (Vassar College / Poughkeepsie, NY): Benefit-eligible, ten-month position. Assist head coach in all aspects of competitive and inclusive NCAA Division III track and field program. More details HERE.

Head Coach - Women's Soccer (Norwich University / Northfield, VT): Fulfills the mission of Norwich University by coaching and administering the Women's Soccer program. The Head Coach - Women's Soccer is responsible for all aspects of the management of the program. More details HERE.

Assistant Director, Athletic Communications (Washington University in St. Louis / St. Louis, MO): Primary contact for varsity sports teams. Website Management. Social Media. Student staff supervision. More details HERE.

Athletic Turf & Field Specialist (University of Texas at Austin, Intercollegiate Athletics / Austin, TX): Maintain Athletics facilities and fields for practice and game day events. Maintenance and care of assigned areas. Provide general field maintenance, building services and coordination of resources. (DI) More details HERE.

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