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Texas Permian Basin VP for Athletics Todd Dooley will exit after three and a half years leading the Falcons to pursue his passion of flying airplanes. President Sandra Woodley: “Todd Dooley's impact on our athletics program and the broader UTPB community has been significant. His leadership has not only brought us athletic success but has also strengthened our University's core values. We wish him all the best in his future endeavors.” Former AD Scott Farmer will serve as Interim AD. (link)

Chico State AD Anita Barker will retire at the end of September after 22 years leading the Wildcats. Barker: “It has been my honor to serve Chico State for more than three decades, especially the past 22 years as the director of athletics. I have worked with so many dedicated and talented coaches, faculty, staff, administrators and student-athletes. I am so proud of all that we have accomplished during my time at Chico State. The Wildcat Family will always hold a special place in my heart.” Kaye/Bassman will assist Chico State with its AD search this summer. (link)

The CPR News’ Tony Gorman chats with RMAC leaders about the potential impact of the House settlement and NIL. Colorado School of Mines AD David Hansburg believes the two will drive more student-athletes into the portal, adding: “I think with the bigger impact so far because of NIL along the transfer portal, there are some of the premier Division II athletes who are moving up into Division I more frequently because there is opportunity for NIL and because recruiting in every sport in particular, the high profile sports is a very imperfect process.” RMAC Commissioner Chris Graham on the impact of NIL on recruiting in DII: “First of all, we have no revenue-generating athletic departments. We have a few sports within our league that may generate a little revenue, but it all goes back into the same pot to support up to 22 sports that we sponsor. So, in the foreseeable future, I don't see this as being relevant. […] At the end of the day, I don't think it can be underestimated that we are still an education-based industry where our goal is degree completion in Division II. We have exceptional leaders in our coaches who are molding and forming and mentoring young men and women within our programs in ways that are going to be far more valuable to them in the future than likely any of this revenue they can generate at the Division II level will impact them as student-athletes.” (link)

MIAA Commissioner Mike Racy continues to voice his opposition to the possibility of DII changing its bylaws to allow non-football members to vote on football issues. Racy hopes the proposal fails to come to fruition as it did a decade ago, noting he hopes DII is more like DI than DIII on this matter. Further: “For football only schools, let's be more like Division I and maybe it means that we completely federate or provide autonomy in every sport, or more than just football. If you don't have volleyball, you shouldn't vote on a volleyball issue. If you don't have soccer, you shouldn't vote on a soccer issue. We should be having that conversation and heading in that direction, [rather] than an analysis of whether or not we want to get rid of this football-only vote that's been a part of division two for over 40 years.” Asked about the discussion of this “very anti-football type of move,” he hopes this is not in response to the passage of the week zero legislation at the 2024 NCAA Convention. Also of note, the MIAA’s revenue is up 15% year-over-year, per Racy. (link)

Deal Digest:

+ Southern Wesleyan inks a multi-year apparel deal with Under Armour and BSN Sports. (link)

+ Winston-Salem State teams up with Influxer for student-athlete NIL merchandise. (link)

The GNAC selects Central Washington Assoc. AD for Compliance and Student-Athlete Services Laura Dahlby Nicolai as Assoc. Commissioner/SWA. (link)

New Mexico Highlands selects New Mexico Military Institute (NJCAA) Football HC Kurt Taufa'asau for the same role in Las Vegas. (link)

Newberry hires Wingate Men’s Basketball Assoc. HC and AD of Diversity and Inclusion Marcus Kirkland as the Wolves’ HC. AD Sean Johnson: "We had an extremely talented pool of finalists for this position and Coach Kirkland became our clear choice after making positive connections with our student-athletes, coaches, staff, supporters and administrators. We are confident that he will help our men's basketball student-athletes achieve all their goals and aspirations while making a positive impact on our department, campus and community." (link)

Saint Leo elevates Men’s Basketball Assoc. HC Spencer Henke to Interim HC. AD Marcal Lazenby: "Spencer has shown tremendous growth in leadership since he first arrived on campus in 2020 as a graduate student and I am excited to announce Spencer as the next leader of our basketball program. I have full confidence that Spencer's leadership will lead this program to great success in this next chapter of Saint Leo men's basketball." (link)

Coaches.wire:

+ Concord names recent grad Carson Proffitt as its Men’s and Women’s Golf HC. (link)

+ Emporia State promotes Cross Country/Track & Field Director of Operations/AC Justin Hill to Cross Country HC. (link)

+ New Mexico Highlands hires Oklahoma Panhandle State (NAIA) Softball HC Marc Benjamin for the same position. (link)

+ Quincy names Kutztown Men’s and Women’s Tennis HC/QU alum Wyatt Pauley to the same post. (link)

+ Saint Martin’s removes the interim tag from Track & Field HC John Schultz. (link)

+ Texas A&M-International taps Midland (NJCAA) Women’s Volleyball HC Tammie Jimenez for the same role with the Dustdevils. (link) 

+ Dozens & dozens of additional coaching moves over the past 48 hours across all levels of college athletics. Coaches.wire keeps a full account of who is going where in the coaching world. (link)

More Higher Ed:

+ Tuskegee names Student Freedom Initiative President and CEO/retired Air Force Major General Mark Brown as its 10th president. (link)

+ Winston-Salem State selects Northern Kentucky (DI) VP/Chief Strategy Officer Bonita Brown as its next chancellor. (link)

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(NEW!) Director of Sports Medicine (The University of the South / Sewanee): Manage athletic training staff, coordinate with team physicians, and handle insurance. Oversee medical care for varsity athletes in 24 sports. Evaluate, treat, and rehabilitate injuries. (DIII) More details HERE.

(NEW!) Head Women's Lacrosse Coach (Salem State University / Salem, MA): Salem State Athletics seeks candidates for a Head Women's Lacrosse coach. This is a part time position, start date 8/1. Candidates should email resume and letter of interest to nwood@salemstate.edu. (DIII) More details HERE.

Creative Content & Visual Media Director (Milligan University / Johnson City, TN): This position will provide management and administration of all streaming for athletics and the university as well as social media and marketing functions to enhance all athletic programs. (NAIA) More details HERE.

Assistant Coach of Varsity Women’s Lacrosse (Massachusetts Institute of Technology / Cambridge, MA): PART-TIME: Responsibilities include administration, social media, recruiting, team travel, practice sessions, opponent scouting, counseling of students, and compliance with NCAA rules. (DIII) To apply, email averspri@mit.edu.

Assistant Coach of Varsity Field Hockey (Massachusetts Institute of Technology / Cambridge, MA): PART-TIME: Responsibilities include administration, social media, recruiting, team travel, practice sessions, opponent scouting, counseling of students, and compliance with NCAA rules. (DIII) To apply, email sshute@mit.edu

Director of Athletics, Physical Education, and Recreation (University of Maryland, Baltimore County / Baltimore, MD): Provides a clear vision of the role and mission of athletics, physical education and recreation, strategically lead and foster a program of academic and competitive success that develops champions (DI) More details HERE.

Athletics Business Manager (Adams State University / Alamosa, CO): The fundamental responsibilities of the Business Manager position includes managing all aspects of fiscal responsibility and day to day operations for coaches and athletic department staff. More details HERE.

Head Coach, Strength and Conditioning (Purdue University Northwest/ Hammond, IN): Design and implement sport-specific strength programs to optimize performance and reduce injuries. Supervise training and nutrition. Ensure a safe environment, maintain records, oversee rehab, and ensure compliance with regulations. More details HERE.

Manager, Women's Basketball Operations / Assistant Coach (Bucknell University / Lewisburg, PA): This position will assist with on-court coaching responsibilities during practices and competitions, as well as assist throughout the student-athlete recruiting process. (DI) More details HERE.

Assistant Men's Club Varsity Crew Coach (Bucknell University / Lewisburg, PA): Serve the primary function of day-to-day coaching of student-athletes participating in the men's freshman/novice rowing program. (DI) More details HERE.

Athletics Business Operations Coordinator (Wayne State University / Detroit, MI): Coordinate and provide support to the Wayne State University Athletics Department in the day-to-day workflows and business processes needed to support various business functions. More details HERE.

Director of Athletics (University of New Haven / West Haven, CT): University of New Haven is now accepting applications for their Director of Athletics position. DHR Global is overseeing the search process on behalf of the University of New Haven. More details HERE.

Head Women's Lacrosse Coach (Augsburg University / Minneapolis, MN): The head coach is responsible for planning and administration of the lacrosse program. They provide vision, leadership and oversight for the lacrosse program. (DIII) More details HERE.

Aquatics Facility Manager (SMU / Dallas, TX): The Aquatics Facility Manager is responsible for supporting the SMU swimming and diving programs, coordinating and implementing operational, logistical, and technical efforts for the swim program. (DI) More details HERE.

Assistant Baseball Coach (St. Mary's University / San Antonio, TX): Teaches and instructs the technical and motivational aspects of the sport of baseball (specifically pitching) to student-athletes. More details HERE.

Deputy Director of Athletics (Johns Hopkins University / Baltimore, MD): Supports the Director of Athletics & Recreation in leading and managing the daily operations of the department. Serves on the AD’s Cabinet. (DIII) More details HERE.

Assistant/Associate Commissioner, Compliance (The Big West / Irvine, CA): An outstanding leadership position that will serve as the primary compliance administrator, have sport and championship oversight and work with an amazing staff in sunny Southern California! (DI) More details HERE.

Director of Athletic Communications (St. Thomas University / Miami, FL): St. Thomas University in South Florida NAIA seeks applicants to coordinate a team responsible for all communication activities relevant to the Department of Athletics Nationally ranked sports programs. (NAIA) More details HERE.

Graduate Assistant, Track & Field and Cross Country (2 positions) (Lake Erie College / Painesville, OH): LEC is an NCAA Division II program that competes in the Great Midwest Athletic Conference (GMAC). This is a ten-month, two-year appointment pending successful evaluation at the end of year one. More details HERE.

Head Basketball Coach (Saint Mary's College / Notre Dame, IN): As the Head Basketball Coach, you will have the opportunity to shape and guide our Basketball program, inspiring athletes to reach their full potential while fostering a culture of teamwork. (DIII) More details HERE.

Head Softball Coach (Missouri Western State University / St Joseph, MO): Join us! Direct, plan, and manage the operation of the softball program, including academic performance of student-athletes, coaching & training, recruiting, scheduling, budgeting, public relations. More details HERE.

Head Women's Volleyball Coach (The Catholic University of America / Washington, DC): Catholic University seeks a skilled leader to direct all aspects of a NCAA DIII program and is passionate about developing student athletes holistically. (DIII) More details HERE.

Director for Governance & Compliance (Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association / Charlotte, NC): Be the go-to expert for compliance & governance queries from our membership. Manage CIAA/NCAA regulations and ensure our digital presence shines promoting excellence through championships. More details HERE.

Senior Vice President and Director of Intercollegiate Athletics (University of Memphis / Memphis, TN): The Senior Vice President and Director of Intercollegiate Athletics is responsible for the leadership, management and administration of the University’s intercollegiate athletic program. (DI) More details HERE.

Head Baseball Athletic Trainer (University of Kansas/ University of Kansas Health System / Lawrence, KS): As a member of Kansas Team Health and under the direction of the Head Team Physicians, responsible for the athletic training needs of the student-athletes of the Baseball Team. (DI) More details HERE.

Assistant Women's & Men's Track & Field Coach (Purdue University Northwest / Hammond, IN): Assist in program planning, coaching, recruiting, and academic oversight. Ensure NCAA compliance. Bachelor's degree and 2 years coaching experience required. Strong communication and team-building skills are essential. More detail HERE.

Assistant to the Commissioner (Great Northeast Athletic Conference / Winthrop, MA with remote work possible): Assist the Commissioner with all aspects of the DIII conference operations. (DIII) More details HERE.

Head Volleyball Coach (Bethany College (KS) / Lindsborg, KS): Seeking a skilled leader responsible for all aspects of the NAIA volleyball program. Responsible for the recruitment & overall development of volleyball student-athletes, athletically and holistically. (NAIA) More details HERE.

Assistant Men's and Women's Track and Field (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 to assist our Track and Field/Cross Country Program. More details HERE.

Assistant Softball Coach (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 to assist our Softball Program. More details HERE.

Director of Track and Field/ Cross Country (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 to Direct our Track and Field/Cross Country Program. More details HERE.

Director, Broncos EmPOWERed (Western Michigan University / Kalamazoo, MI): Director assists with leadership development, personal development, financial education, career & grad school prep, community service, diversity & inclusion, personal brand mgt & Broncos4Life program. (DI) More details HERE.

Assistant Director of Athletics for Compliance & Eligibility (Southeast Missouri State University / Cape Girardeau, MO): Responsible for providing leadership to the department relative to education, monitoring, enforcement and maintenance of a culture of NCAA compliance. (DI) More details HERE.

Assistant Women's Basketball Coach (Ouachita Baptist University / Arkadelphia, AR): Assist in the coordination of the overall operation of the program. This is a full-time position that guarantees opportunity and growth in all aspects of the profession. NCAA D2/Great American Conf. More details HERE.

Head Women's Volleyball Coach (Clark University / Worcester, MA): Clark University invites applications for this position. Directing all aspects of an NCAA Division III program. (DIII) More details HERE.

Head Volleyball Coach (Saint Mary's College / Notre Dame, IN): As the Head Volleyball Coach, you will have the opportunity to shape and guide our volleyball program, inspiring athletes to reach their full potential. (DIII) More details HERE.

Head Softball Coach (Saint Mary's College / Notre Dame, IN): As the Head Softball Coach, you will have the opportunity to shape and guide our Softball program, inspiring athletes to reach their full potential. (DIII) More details HERE.

Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance (tenure-track) (Kutztown University / Kutztown, PA): This position will provide leadership and oversight of a comprehensive Division II compliance program. This position is a tenure-track position and will serve on the senior leadership team. More details HERE.

Baseball Coach (24-58) (Francis Marion University / Florence, SC): FMU invites applications for a Baseball Coach. Responsibilities include directing all phases of a competitive baseball program in accordance with FMU and NCAA rules and regulations. More details HERE.

Assistant Director, Athletic Development and External Affairs (Texas A&M International University / Laredo, TX): Under general direction reporting to the Director of Athletics, assists Development Officers and Institutional Advancement in securing philanthropic support for athletics. More details HERE.

Assistant Athletics Director for Compliance and Deputy Title IX Coordinator (Hawaii Pacific University / Honolulu, HI): Hawaii Pacific University Athletics is seeking a motivated compliance professional.  Find our complete JD and posting here: https://hpu.edu/hpu-careers/index.html. The ocean is calling! More details HERE.

Athletic Trainer (Utah State University / Logan, UT): Are you a certified Athletic Trainer seeking an exciting opportunity to make a real difference? We are on the hunt for a passionate, skilled individual to work with our Women's Volleyball team. (DI) More details HERE.

Deputy AD External Relations (Kansas City Athletics / Kansas City, MO): The position is responsible for the oversight of Fundraising; Fan Experience & Marketing; Ticket Sales & Service; Name, Image and Likeness; and Data Analytics. (DI) More details HERE.

Ticket Sales and Operations Manager (Southern Illinois University Edwardsville / Edwardsville, IL): Responsible for ticket sales and operations for SIUE's eight ticketed sports, including season ticket sales, renewals, group sales, community events, and assisting with ticket promotions. (DI) More details HERE.

Assistant Director of Revenue Generation/Annual Fund (Southern Illinois University Edwardsville / Edwardsville, IL): Charged with the planning, execution, and growth of the Cougar Athletic Excellence Fund. Plan and execute annual fundraising strategies and events that support the needs and initiatives of all sports. (DI) More details HERE.

Assistant Athletic Director for Marketing (University of Central Missouri / Warrensburg, MO): This position will assist in increasing the overall visibility of UCM Athletics by leading and managing the marketing and fan experience department. More details HERE.

Head Athletic Trainer (University of Alaska Anchorage / Anchorage, AK): As Head Athletic Trainer, oversees UAA's program, prioritizing student-athlete guidance on health, safety, and wellness. (DI) More details HERE.

USU Athletics Learning Specialist (Utah State University / Logan, UT): Provide intensive academic support and learning assistance to specific student-athletes (e.g. individual study skills instruction). Coordinate tutor/mentor program. Teach a section of USU 1730. (DI) More details HERE.

Director of Event and Ticket Operations (Missouri Southern State University / Joplin, MO): The Director of Event and Ticket Operations is responsible for the appropriate setup and coverage of all home athletic contests and all ticketing operations for the department. More details HERE.

Women’s and Men’s Head Diving Coach (Massachusetts Institute of Technology / Cambridge, MA): Part-time position that works with the coaching staff on all facets of the diving program to include coaching, advising, recruiting admin work, travel, compliance and other duties as assigned. (DIII) To apply, e-mail: frenchm@mit.edu

Director Of Athletic Tickets (Oral Roberts University / Tulsa, OK): Responsible for all facets of ticket sales to ORU athletic events, including season ticket sales, renewals, group sales, community events, and ticket promotions. (DI) More details HERE.

Head Athletic Trainer (The Catholic University of America / Washington, DC): Be part of a growing health/wellness and performance department in the department of athletics at Catholic University as the Head Athletic Trainer. (DIII) More details HERE.

Assistant Athletic Director for Communications and Events (Fresno Pacific University / Fresno, CA): The Assistant AD for Communications and Events will oversee aspects of operational planning and management of home events, marketing and media communications, and statistics. More details HERE.

Head Women's Basketball Coach (Purdue University Northwest / Hammond, IN): Head Women's Basketball Coach responsible for coaching, recruiting, scheduling, NCAA compliance, academic monitoring, budget management, PR, supervising staff, and directing camps. More details HERE.

Assistant Athletic Director of External Affairs and Resource Development (Fairmont State University / Fairmont, WV): Primary responsibilities include: External Relations; Resource Development; Special Events. Lead fundraising efforts. Meet with the Athletics Director to review opportunities, and challenges. More details HERE.

Sports Information Director (Saint Mary's University of Minnesota / Winona, MN): Position responsible for development, coordination and implementation of athletics media relations, brand awareness, recruitment efforts and marketing plans for 17 sports and a department on the rise. (DIII) More details HERE.

Athletic Trainer (Minnesota State University Moorhead / Moorhead, MN): Looking for a skilled individual to join our athletic training staff. We have 6 FT athletic trainers and offer 16 sports NCAA DII, NSIC. HERE.

Head Women's Tennis Coach (Rhodes College / Memphis, TN): Rhodes College seeks applications for a Head Women’s Tennis Coach. The Coach should build a sense of community and enthusiasm around the program by engaging the student body, alumni, parents and fans. (DIII) More details HERE.

Associate Athletic Director (Carleton College / Northfield, MN): As a member of the department's senior administrative team, this position is responsible for compliance and other leadership roles at a highly selective, nationally-ranked liberal arts college. (DIII) More details HERE.

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