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Post AD Ronnie Palmer has resigned after nearly nine years leading the Eagles, per 1320 AM WATR’s Christopher Saunders. Palmer is no longer listed on the Eagles’ staff directory. (link, link)

West Texas A&M AD Michael McBroom has been named to the same position at Stephen F. Austin (DI). President Walter Wendler: “I am not surprised Michael is moving into Division I athletics. I am surprised we have been able to keep him at WT for all these years. His impact on WT Athletics in every sport can be witnessed in the both the academic excellence of our athletes and number of championships and winning records held by so many of our teams and athletes.” (link)

Key updates from the NCAA Board of Governors: “$1.7 million in Association-wide funding — $200,000 in fiscal year 2025 and $1.5 million in fiscal year 2026 — for establishing a National Collegiate women's wrestling championship, with the first championship occurring in the 2025-26 academic year.” Additionally, a $5K penalty for any school that doesn’t submit its annual sexual violence attestation form, plus a public listing on the NCAA website. Also of note: “The Board of Governors discussed transgender student-athlete participation. The current policy remains under review. College sports are the premier stage for women's sports in America and the NCAA will continue to promote Title IX, make unprecedented investments in women's sports and ensure fair competition for all student-athletes in all NCAA championships.” (link)

The NCAA selects Teamworks to provide NIL services to student-athletes and member institutions. Per the agreement, Teamworks will “develop a process to collect disclosures of NIL activities and create and provide educational materials to all NIL stakeholders. It also will build and maintain a registration process for agents and other professional service providers offering NIL services and make that registry available to student-athletes.” As stated previously, the registry will be voluntary and serve as a central repository for those interested in providing services to enrolled and prospective student-athletes. It will also include both a ratings and a dispute resolution system, as well as background information about the third parties. Also from the NCAA: “The educational materials must reach a large number of stakeholders and facilitate national consistency in both electronic and in-person formats. Included topics will be NCAA legislation, tax implications, intellectual property, selecting professional service providers, responsible social media engagement and business startup strategies.” (link)

Check out the 80 teams and 32 student-athletes who will participate in the Men’s Golf Championship Regionals. (link)

Florida Tech unveils its new modernized Panther logo developed through coordination between the university’s marketing and creative services teams and Mongoose Sports. AD Jamie Joss: "Our new Florida Tech Panther logo is a symbol of modernization, strength and the tech innovation of our athletic program and reflects our university's STEM-focused education. With its fierce design and #TechBuilt essence, it embodies our commitment to our core values: Sweat Equity – Outwork, Outlearn, Outperform; Grit & Growth – We can, We will, We find a way; and Build Your Legacy – Ask, Absorb, Adapt, Achieve.” (link)

Central Missouri opens its new Randall and Kelly Harbert Collegiate Golf Center at the Mules National Golf Club. The 2,100 square-foot, single-story building features lounge space for both the men’s & women’s golf teams, offices, restrooms, a recruit lounge/meeting room, laundry room and large outdoor deck. (link)

NCAA Managing Director of Enterprise Risk Management Clint Hangebrauck sits down with Connect/MB Sports’ Matt Banker to discuss all things sports gambling, including the importance of education, monitoring officiating for discrepancies, mitigation efforts to protect student athletes, resources and more. Regarding whether there should be a risk management committee within the NCAA governance structure, Hangebrauck says: “I certainly don’t think that’s a bad idea at all. I actually have a unique reporting line where I do report internally, but I report directly to the Board of Governors for a finance and audit committee. So, that tends to be the committee that focuses a little bit more on risk, but I certainly think it's just more of a prevalent topic that athletic departments to higher ed to us and the work that we do in the NCAA should really make it a priority, absolutely.” Full conversation on Connect. (link)

Black Hills State selects former Yellow Jacket and Colorado State (DI) Women’s Basketball AC Rachel Erickson as HC. AD Mark Nore: “It is very exciting for me to hire someone I was fortunate enough to coach to lead this women's basketball team. Rachel is a fierce competitor, a great teammate and all-around wonderful person." (link)   

Minnesota State Mankato Men’s Basketball HC Matt Margenthaler and Women’s Basketball HC Emilee Thiesse have each agreed to five-year contract extensions, effective July 1, 2024. No other terms were announced. (link, link)

Coaches.wire:

+ Salem removes the interim tag in naming Kassiday Gaines as Baseball HC after he guided the program since January 2024. (link)

+ Dozens & dozens of additional coaching moves from across the industry can be found in this morning’s Coaches.wire. (link)

Through the first 100 days of the year, over 170 DII non-coaching job openings hit the market with Executive Leadership and Communications opportunities leading the way by area of expertise. D2.ticker’s D2.jobs experienced a 13.3% increase in market share year-over-year with all other mainstream jobs boards losing share compared to the first 100 days of 2023. Further, 20 DII departments have partnered with D2.jobs for an unlimited jobs bundle in the last year. (link)

Quick Hits:

+ Northern State taps Herreid School District/Selby Area Sports Co-op administrator, teacher and coach Clayton Randall as Assoc. AD for External Operations. (link)

+ Minnesota State Mankato’s annual MavWeek Challenge fundraiser secured over $157K in scholarship funds to benefit all 20 of the University’s sports. (link) 

+ Maryville Women’s Lacrosse student-athlete Sydney Tiemann has set the DII career goals record. (link)

+ East Stroudsburg softball features on ESPN SportsCenter’s Top 10 list as junior center fielder Taylor Lipkins’ diving catch in a victory over Mansfield checked in at No. 8. (link)

The NFL is giving players the option to wear Guardian Caps on their helmets during games this season, according to Chief Administrative Officer Dawn Aponte, who, per Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio, “nonchalantly mentioned a new ‘option’”during a recent webinar. Chief Medical Officer Alan Sills responded: “So we might actually see a Guardian Cap on a player in a game this year. That’s possible. Great. Big change coming up.” Florio: “The league possibly is betting on the vast majority of players choosing not to opt for a path that will make them stand out. Regardless, the league has (wisely) realized that it’s impossible to reconcile a desire to maximize player health and safety with a refusal to let players choose to wear an extra piece of safety equipment — especially since it apparently works.” (link)

More Higher Ed:

+ The Cal Poly Humboldt University Senate issued a vote of no confidence in President Tom Jackson and Chief of Staff Mark Johnson. (link)

+ St. Edward’s faculty have also passed a vote of no confidence in President Montserrat Fuentes, citing “shared governance and administrative transparency” concerns. (link)

+ Southern Arkansas has narrowed its presidential search to two finalists: Dalton State (NAIA) Provost/VP of Academic Affairs Bruno Hicks and Arkansas Rich Mountain (NJCAA) Chancellor Phillip Wilson. (link) 

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(NEW!) Women's Rugby Head Coach (Lander University / Greenwood, SC): The Head Women's Rugby Coach, is responsible for administering the women's rugby program, including academic monitoring, budget oversight, recruiting, scheduling, coaching, scouting, etc. More details HERE.

(NEW!) Assistant Athletic Trainer (Lake Erie College / Painesville, OH): LEC is an NCAA Division II program that competes in the Great Midwest Athletic Conference (GMAC). This is a full-time, exempt, salaried position. please apply with link. More details HERE.

(NEW!) Strength & Conditioning Coach (Lake Erie College / Painesville, OH): LEC is an NCAA Division II program that competes in the Great Midwest Athletic Conference (GMAC). This is a full-time, exempt, salaried position. please apply with link. More details HERE.

(NEW!) Head Tennis Coach (Tusculum University / Greeneville, TN): Full-time position leading the Men's & Women's programs at Tennessee's oldest university, located in beautiful East Tennessee, member of NCAA Division II and the South Atlantic Conference. More details HERE.

Assistant Women's Basketball Coach (Missouri Western State University / St Joseph, MO): MWSU located in St Joseph, Missouri, is taking applications for a FT Assistant Women's Basketball Coach. Join a winning program and help take us to the next level! More details HERE.

Athletic Marketing and Promotion Intern (24-51) (Francis Marion University / Florence, SC): This position assists with all operations for all home athletic events. Exposed to administration functions of personnel in an intercollegiate athletic program. More details HERE.

Athletic Administrative and Game Promotions Intern (24-52) (Francis Marion University / Florence, SC): The position is an integral part of the facilities operations staff, assisting with all operations for home athletic events. Will be exposed to all aspects of a NCAA Division II athletic program. More details HERE.

Sports Information Director and Creative Design Intern (24-53) (Francis Marion University / Florence, SC): Will Assist the Associate Athletic Director with the promotion and publicity of all 15 NCAA sports. Will write press releases, game stories, compile game stats, and update the athletics website. More details HERE.

Athletic Trainer (Texas A&M International University - Laredo, TX / Laredo, TX): The Athletic Trainer, under direction, prevents, cares and treats injuries to athletes using necessary knowledge of injury patterns and modern principles of athletic training. More details HERE.

Softball Graduate Assistant (LeTourneau University / Longview, TX): LeTourneau University seeks a person with an enthusiastic and contagious Christian faith committed to a Christian higher education that integrates Christian faith with learning. (DIII) More details HERE.

Associate Athletic Director for Club Sports (Lander University / Greenwood, SC): To oversee all responsibilities associated with club teams that are/will be housed in the athletic department. This includes but not limited to the organization, administration & academic oversight. More details HERE.

Head Volleyball Coach (University of Mary Washington / Fredericksburg, VA): The head coach will be responsible for recruitment and retention of qualified student-athletes, academics, budget, travel, fundraising, and will serve as a faculty member in the department. (DIII) More details HERE.

Athletic Trainer (10-Month Tenure-Track) (Millersville University / Millersville, PA): 10-Month Tenure Track Athletic Trainer (Millersville University of PA): The athletic trainers provide athletic training services needed by men’s and women’s intercollegiate athletic teams. More details HERE.

Head Women's Basketball Coach (Albany State University / Albany, GA): Fulltime position that will lead and oversee all aspects of the women's basketball program, embodying a commitment to excellence both on and off the court. More details HERE.

Associate Athletic Director for Athletic Training Services (Minnesota State University Moorhead / Moorhead, MN): Associate Athletic Director for Athletic Training Services: Looking for a dedicated leader to provide administrative leadership for the athletic training department. NCAA DII, 350 student-athletes. More details HERE.

Assistant Women's Basketball Coach (24-50) (Francis Marion University / Florence, SC): Francis Marion University, a NCAA Division II institution, invites applications for the position for an Assistant Women's Basketball Coach. Please see our ad for position details. More details HERE.

Assistant Athletic Trainer (Milligan University / Johnson City, TN): #3 Learfield Cup Standing - Milligan University invites applications for two (2) full-time, 10-month positions of Assistant Athletic Trainer with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2024. (NAIA) More details HERE.

Assistant Director of Athletics for Compliance & Academics (Christian Brothers / Memphis, TN): As a part of a complete department restructure, this position will serve as a senior member responsible for all areas related to NCAA Eligibility and Compliance as well as managing academic services. More details HERE.

Assistant Director of Athletics for Events & Recreation (Christian Brothers / Memphis, TN): This position will serve as a senior member of the athletics administrative team responsible for the marketing, staffing, and management of all home athletic events and a growing intramural program. More details HERE. 

Assistant Director of Athletics for Communications (Christian Brothers / Memphis, TN): This position will serve as a senior member of the athletics administrative team responsible for media relations, game day operations, web site and social media administration, and livestreaming. More details HERE. 

Assistant Director of Athletics for Sports Medicine (Christian Brothers / Memphis, TN): This position will serve as a senior member of the athletics administrative team responsible for the healthcare, prevention, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of injuries for student-athletes. More details HERE. 

Head Athletic Trainer (Christian Brothers / Memphis, TN): This position reports to the Assistant Director of Athletics for Sports Medicine and is responsible for the organization and operation of a successful athletic training program for 18 NCAA teams. More details HERE. 

Assistant Athletic Trainer (Christian Brothers / Memphis, TN): This position reports to the Assistant Director of Athletics for Sports Medicine and is responsible for assisting in the operation of a successful athletic training program for 18 NCAA teams. More details HERE.

Strength & Conditioning Coach (Christian Brothers / Memphis, TN): This position reports to the Assistant Director of Athletics for Sports Medicine and is responsible for development and management of a strength and conditioning program for 18 NCAA teams. More details HERE.

Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach (Christian Brothers / Memphis, TN): This position reports to the Head Women's Basketball Coach and is responsible for assisting with all aspects of an NCAA Division II program including recruiting, scouting, and other duties as assigned. More details HERE.

Graduate Assistant for Athletic Communications (2 positions) (Christian Brothers / Memphis, TN): This position reports to the Assistant Director of Athletics for Communications and assists with all areas of operating an elite college athletic communications department. More details HERE.

Director of Athletics Marketing and Fan Experience (Augustana University / Sioux Falls, SD): Responsible for developing and implementing a marketing and promotions plan to increase ticket sales and game attendance, and enhance the fan experience for Augustana Athletics events. More details HERE.

Assistant A.D. for Business and Finance (HR Title: Financial Business Manager) (SMU / Dallas, TX): This position will oversee the financial operations of the Athletics department including budget management, financial management, compliance, reporting and other duties as assigned. (DI) More details HERE.

Assistant Director, Creative Content (Princeton University / Princeton, NJ): As part of the external relations team, the assistant director will lead, develop and create video content promoting Princeton’s 38 teams across multiple platforms to generate increased engagement. (DI) More details HERE.

Assistant Athletic Trainer (Adams State University / Alamosa, CO): Full-time Assistant Athletic Trainer for Adams State University. More details HERE.

Coordinator for Governance & Compliance (Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) / Charlotte, NC): Be the go-to expert for compliance queries from our vibrant membership and fans. Manage the CIAA/NCAA calendar and guidelines to champion governance across the conference. Make a difference with us! More details HERE.

Assistant Athletics Director for Compliance (Augustana University / Sioux Falls, SD): Coordinates and leads all aspects of an NCAA compliance and rules education program. Serves as the institutional contact on all NCAA compliance and eligibility issues. More details HERE.

Human Resources Generalist (Georgia State University / Atlanta, GA): Assist the athletics department in all HR matters (benefits, talent, payroll, time, absence, class & comp). (DI) More details HERE.

Assistant Coach of Varsity Women's Volleyball (Massachusetts Institute of Technology / Cambridge, MA): PART-TIME - responsibilities include: administration, social media, recruiting, team travel, practice sessions, opponent scouting, etc. Submit resume, cover letter, 3 references to pdill@mit.edu. (DIII)

Assistant Director, Creative Media (Duquesne University / Pittsburgh, PA): Responsible for the creation of video content that promotes the Duquesne brand, student-athletes and the strategic plan, with a heavy emphasis on distribution via social media platforms. (DI) More details HERE.

Assistant Athletic Director, Broadcast and Live Event Production (Duquesne University / Pittsburgh, PA): Responsible for all broadcast productions, serve as the athletic department’s primary engineer for broadcasts and manage all video production for external events in the UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse. (DI) More details HERE. 

Head Women's Volleyball Coach (Pennwest-California Athletics / California, PA): The Head Coach is responsible for all phases of the women’s volleyball program, also responsible for supporting the philosophy, goals, & mission of the University its intercollegiate Athletic Program. More details HERE.

Assistant/Associate Commissioner (External Relations and Communications) (Conference Carolinas / Greenville, SC): The conference seeks applications for a full-time Assistant/Associate Commissioner with experience and skills in external relations and athletics communications. More details HERE.

Sports Information Director (Adams State University / Alamosa, CO): Serve as the institutional representative to the media for all athletic activities, fulfill all sports information responsibilities at the Department, RMAC, & NCAA level. More details HERE.

Head Men's & Women's Tennis Coach (Milligan University / Johnson City, TN): Milligan University, a member of the NAIA and the Appalachian Athletic Conference, invites resumes for the full-time (year-round) position of Head Men’s & Women’s Tennis Coach. (NAIA) More details HERE.

Athletic Trainer (Utah State University / Logan, UT): We are looking for a passionate, skilled individual to join our team and work directly with our Men’s and Women’s Track & Field and Cross Country programs. (DI) More details HERE.

Assistant Coach - Track & Field - Distance (Missouri Western State University / St Joseph, MO): Full-time position is responsible for assisting the Head Men’s and Women’s Cross Country and Track & Field Coach with all facets of conducting successful men and women's track & field programs. More details HERE.

Head Spirit Coach (Missouri Western State University / St Joseph, MO): The Head Spirit Coach directs, plans & manages the operation of the Spirit program including academic performance of athletes, coaching, training, recruiting, scheduling, budgeting, public relations. More details HERE.

Athletic Director (Chadron State College / Chadron, NE): The Director of Athletics is the chief athletics officer representing the athletics department and reports directly to the President. This position provides oversight, guidance, and supervision. More details HERE.

Assistant Coach, Men's Soccer (Lake Erie College / Painesville, OH): LEC is an NCAA Division II program that competes in the Great Midwest Athletic Conference (GMAC). This is a full-time, exempt, salaried position. please apply with the link. More details HERE.

Head Golf Coach (Missouri Southern State University / Joplin, MO): The Head Men's and Women's Golf Coach oversees all aspects of the golf program, including teaching, coaching, training, performance, and recruitment of student-athletes. More details HERE.

Senior Associate Athletic Director - External Operations (University of Central Missouri / Warrensburg, MO): Reports directly to the VP/Athletic Director, the Sr Assoc AD is a member of the executive leadership team, provides oversight of all external units, and has assigned sport administration duties. More details HERE.

Director Sport Specific Giving (West Point Association of Graduates / West Point, NY): Be part of a team that leverages & coordinates USMA's donor community. Expand the Black Knights community presence. (DI) More details HERE.

Graduate Assistant - Business and Game Operations (Jessup University / Rocklin, CA): The Business and Game Operations Graduate Assistant will support the day-to-day business, fiscal, and administrative functions for the Athletics department. (NAIA) More details HERE.

General Manager (Central Missouri / Warrensburg, MO): Lead the Central Missouri athletics corporate sponsorship & ticket sales program. Duties specifically include all aspects of day-to-day revenue generation efforts. More details HERE.

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.

Assistant Athletic Trainer (Lynn University / Boca Raton, FL): This position is responsible for the care, prevention, medical coverage, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of student athletes competing in Lynn University's athletic programs. More details HERE.

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

Athletic Trainer (DII) - Full Time (Slippery Rock University / Slippery Rock, PA): Rock Athletics supports 15 sports programs and is excited to hire an Athletic Trainer to provide health care for student-athletes. Visit our website to see our beautiful campus and successful programs. More details HERE.

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.

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.

Assistant Defensive Football Coach (Pennwest-California Athletics / California, PA): In collaboration with the Head Coach, or his/her designee, the assistant coaches and the support staff is responsible for the administration of the collegiate football program. 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 Coach, STUNT (Lake Erie College / Painesville, OH): LEC is an NCAA Division II program that competes in the Great Midwest Athletic Conference (GMAC). This is a full-time, exempt, salaried position. More details HERE.

Athletics Administration Graduate Assistant (Augustana University / Sioux Falls, SD): The graduate assistant (12 month) will work closely with our athletic administrative team to assist with the operational needs of a NCAA Division II athletic department. 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 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 (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. (NAIA) 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. More details HERE.

Head Coach, Women’s Basketball (Lake Erie College / Painesville, OH): LEC is an NCAA Division II program that competes in the Great Midwest Athletic Conference (GMAC). This is a full-time, exempt, salaried position. More details HERE.

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