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Saint Katherine announces it has ceased operations, effective immediately. President Frank Papatheofanis writing in an email to campus: “USK can no longer meet its financial obligations because of a steep shortfall in operating cash. Multiple reasons for this shortfall include extraordinary inflation, higher-than-anticipated salary increases, and high institutional student financial aid.” (link, link)

A new rule finalized by the U.S. Department of Labor will require colleges and universities to provide either a pay raise or overtime benefits to thousands of admissions officers, student affairs professionals and athletics staffers. Previously, universities were exempt from clocking work hours and providing overtime pay to any employee salaried at or above $35,568. The new rule raises that bar nearly 65% to $58,656, effective January 1, 2025. The change is expected to impact roughly 4M employees nationwide, and the Biden administration has tried to address concerns about the timeline by breaking the shift into two parts—first a smaller increase to $43,888 by July 1, and then a larger jump to $58,656 in the new year. American Council on Education President Ted Mitchell: “We are disappointed that DOL failed to fully address the concerns raised by the entire higher education community. Ultimately, students will be harmed if institutions are forced to cut services, reduce financial aid, reduce staffing, and raise tuition to address the rapid growth in costs this rule would produce.” (link)

Northwestern (IA) will break ground on phase two renovations to the Bultman Center next month. The $6M+ project will include new locker rooms, offices, meeting rooms and more. NWC has raised more than $5.7M towards the project. (link)

The Beach Volleyball bracket is set, with quarterfinal action underway in Greeneville, TN. (link)

Kansas Wesleyan Men's Volleyball will move from the GPAC to the Heart of America, starting with the 2025 campaign. (link)

It’s Personnel:

+ Lourdes Asst. AD/SID Ryan Wronkowicz will depart to become the AD at Ottawa Hills High School. (link)

+ Through the first 100 days of the year, over 130 NAIA job openings hit the market. NAIA.ticker’s NAIA.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. William Woods AD Steve Wilson: “We’re in a season of growth at William Woods, and the bundle has enabled me to reach qualified candidates without the stress of monitoring the budget. We purchased the bundle early on and the value proved positive right away. Some staff turnover is inevitable, and this is an incredible planning tool that allows us to know that we can post our positions right away.” (link)

Taylor hires Arizona Christian Men’s Basketball AC Austin Peters as the Trojans’ HC. AD Kyle Gould: “We wanted a coach who was passionate in their personal faith with a strong desire to disciple young men. We also sought a coach who has experience in successful programs with a proven track record of recruiting. Austin fits all of that, while reflecting Taylor's mission perfectly." (link)

Montreat taps Belmont Abbey (NCAA DII) Women’s Basketball AC Peter Heron as HC. AD Garrett Jones: "Coach Heron has been part of some special programs at different levels that have competed at a very high level, but what excites us most is his eagerness to build our women's basketball program's culture with the highest priority of providing our student-athletes with a great experience both on and off the court in a way that aligns with our overall mission here at Montreat College." (link)

Fisk Men’s Basketball HC and former NBA All-Star Kenny Anderson steps down after leading the program since 2018. (link) 

Texas Wesleyan Men’s Basketball HC Brennen Shingleton announces on X that he is departing his role after 12 seasons in charge of the Rams. (link)

Coaches.wire:

+ Baker promotes first-year Softball AC and recent Interim HC Tony Austin to the full-time HC role. (link)

+ Life Women’s Lacrosse HC Emily Cabrera resigns after guiding the program since July 2022. (link)

+ Oklahoma Wesleyan selects club coach Darian Pleasant as Cheer HC. (link)

+ St. Ambrose Director of Spirit Squads and Competitive Cheer & Dance HC Danelle Langeneckert steps down to pursue other opportunities. (link) 

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

The U.S. Senate has passed a bill that would force ByteDance to sell TikTok or see the app banned in the States. The bill now awaits President Joe Biden’s signature. (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)

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(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. (DII) More details HERE.

(NEW!) 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.

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.

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. (DII) More details HERE.

Head Men’s Basketball Coach (Carroll College / Helena, MT): Carroll College is seeking applicants for a Head Men’s Basketball Coach to provide leadership to all aspects of a nationally competitive NAIA Basketball program. 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. 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 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.

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. (DII) More details HERE.

Athletic Trainer (Central Christian College of Kansas / McPherson, KS): Administer preventative treatment and rehabilitation to athletes engaged in various intercollegiate sports, assures compliance with health and safety standards for the athletic program. 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. (DII) 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 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. 

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)

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. (DII) 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. (DII) 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.

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. 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. (DII) More details HERE.

Head Women’s Soccer Coach (Southwestern Assemblies of God University / Waxahachie, TX): Responsible for overall administration, team and player development, and academic integrity of the women's soccer program in a Christ-centered environment intentional about recruiting and retainment. More details HERE.

Head Men’s and Women’s Track and Field Coach (Southwestern Assemblies of God University / Waxahachie, TX): Responsible for overall administration, team and player development, and academic integrity of the track and field program in a Christ-centered environment intentional about recruiting and retainment. 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. (DII) 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. (DII) 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. 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. (DII) 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.

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

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.

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.

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