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D2.dossiers… Missouri State is hot off the press! D1.dossiers are also ready for the openings at Alcorn State, Cleveland State, Fresno State, George Washington, Illinois State, Marquette, Memphis, for the pair of Senior Assoc. AD openings at Northern Iowa, Santa Clara, UMass Lowell, UMBC, Valpo, Washington State and West Texas A&M (DII). $299 for an entire year of access to all dossiers. (link)

South Dakota Mines names former Colorado State (DI) Senior Assoc. AD for Development David Crum as its next AD, starting July 1. President Jim Rankin: “With David's experience and background, South Dakota Mines athletics are poised to excel not only in their sport, but in the classroom. He has a profound understanding of the world of collegiate athletics that will help elevate our student-athletes in their sport, in the classroom, and in their futures. I am excited to see what the future of Hardrocker Athletics holds under David's leadership.” (link)

College of Staten Island AD Chase Licata will depart after nearly two years in the chair, effective today, to take a position at Columbia (DI). Licata: “In a short time, we have grown as an Athletics Department together in the Division II era. The hard work from our coaches and athletic administrators was evident. The passion of our coaches was on full display 24/7 as well. Our athletic support groups across campus have also contributed to make this journey wonderful. The work that we have accomplished has been satisfying, but there is work to still be done. I believe that CSI Athletics is on the way up and will make a huge impact on the ECC in the next few years.” (link)

Missouri Southern AD Rob Mallory dives into a number of topics as D2.ticker’s first Athletic Director in Residence. Asked about leading and communicating internally given the state of the industry, Mallory believes “the first step for anyone in an AD role is to ensure that you are qualified to be the subject matter expert on your campus. […] That obviously doesn’t mean you have all the answers, but it puts you in a position to have the right conversations. […] In many ways, there is so much uncertainty right now and so few definite answers, the communication becomes as much about preparing everyone for what might happen as opposed to what we know. No one likes surprises.” With so much of the focus on the highest levels of DI, Mallory’s assumption is that “those currently focused on the Division I issues believe that by solving some of those, they are ultimately also providing some solutions for the rest of us.” Further, on the leadership in DII: “More than anything, with all of the uncertainty swirling around us, I believe we need to be creative, adaptive, and flexible. We can’t be tethered to the norms of how things have always been done, we need to make room for those that might decide they want to be part of Division II, and while we might not be driving a lot of the change, we have to be prepared to react to it.” Check out all of his responses. (link) 

The NCAA Thursday asked the NLRB for permission to file an amicus brief in support of Dartmouth (DI), arguing that the men’s basketball team’s attempt to become employees will “affect and have a far-reaching impact” on all “current and future” college athletes and “the NCAA membership as a whole.” According to Sportico’s Michael McCann, “if the NLRB accepts the NCAA’s 32-page amicus brief, the agency’s board will see that, like Dartmouth, the NCAA portrays the ‘unprecedented’ nature of college athletes as employees in a problematic light.” The NCAA further contends the recognition of a single team as a bargaining unit would destabilize labor relations and emphasizes that NLRB cases involving pro sports have involved “league-wide bargaining units” rather than one team. McCann: “This type of argument has resonated with the NLRB in the past,” particularly in the Northwestern case a decade ago. “The NCAA finds itself in a tricky spot arguing that employment would harm college sports given that the NCAA hopes to settle three antitrust cases (House v. NCAA, Carter v. NCAA and Hubbard v. NCAA) in part by adopting a pay-for-play model. The settlement, which is not yet finalized and requires approval by U.S. District Court Judge Claudia Wilken, contemplates colleges, like teams in a pro league, being able to pay athletes in a salary cap and revenue-sharing framework.” SEIU Local 560 President Chris Peck asserts this is a “simple case of disguised employment where the Regional Director followed established precedent and applied the law as intended.” (link)

Saint Augustine’s Board of Trustees Chair Brian Boulware pens a letter to the campus community in response to a lawsuit from the SAVE SAU Coalition, in which he states forces in the state’s capital are looking to force a merger with Shaw. Boulware recalls a meeting with a Raleigh business owner who stated: “Raleigh doesn't need two Black universities. We need the two to merge. I don't care what you call it. However, we need them both on SAU's property because we need downtown land to expand the development footprint.” On SAU’s future: “Moving forward, SAU will announce an immediate short-term financial solution to address payroll, student refund compensation, and other urgent operational funding needs. This move will allow SAU to develop a solid long-term financial solution within 90 days to address IRS and state tax delinquencies. Board members are working around the clock, assisting the administration in addressing institutional issues and providing financial resource opportunities during these critical times and circumstances. I understand your frustration; however, we will survive this situation and emerge more robust than ever.” (link)

It’s Personnel:

+ D'Youville elevates Assoc. AD Bill Morris to Senior Assoc. AD for Compliance. (link)

+ Rockhurst Assoc. AD for Development & Engagement Brent Blazek gets bumped up to Senior Assoc. AD. (link)

+ Augusta promotes Head Athletic Trainer Lisa Cummins to Asst. AD for Sports Medicine. (link)

Auburn-Montgomery elevates Women’s Basketball AC Ashlee’ Phillips to Warhawks’ HC. AD Erik Maas: "She was pivotal to the success of our women's basketball team on the hardwood and in the classroom last season. I look forward to watching her lead our student-athletes and build on the strong momentum that has been established in our NCAA Division II era." (link)

Cal State San Marcos hires Westmont Women’s Basketball AC Jana Pearson as the Cougars’ new HC. AD Morod Shah: "Jana is an intentional coach who values the student-athlete experience and building a strong team culture. Her experience recruiting student-athletes in California to build a winning program makes her a great fit here at CSUSM, and I look forward to working alongside her." (link) 

Western New Mexico Women’s Basketball HC Josh Pace steps down after four years leading the Mustangs. (link)

Coaches.wire:

+ Barton Men’s Soccer HC Josh Horne resigns after two seasons in charge to accept an undisclosed position at UNC Greenboro (DI). AC Lorran Antonelli has been tabbed Interim HC for the 2024 campaign. (link)

+ Daemen Men’s Volleyball HC Don Gleason departs after six seasons for the same role at Purdue Fort Wayne (DI). AC Darek Przybyl has been elevated to Interim Head Coach of the Wildcats. (link) 

+ Eckerd welcomes Charleston Softball HC Michelle Frew back to her alma mater as HC. (link)

+ Newberry Baseball HC Russell Triplett is headed to The Citadel (DI) in the same capacity. (link) Assoc. HC Jay Snyder has been promoted to HC after serving on staff in various roles since 2008. (link)

+ Tampa Women’s Golf HC Missey Jones retires after 14 seasons at the helm. (link)

+ West Texas A&M Baseball HC Matt Vanderburg will depart for the same role at Stephen F. Austin (DI). (link)

+ Western Washington Women’s Rowing HC John Fuchs announces his retirement after 26 seasons and nine NCAA national championships. (link)

+ This morning’s edition of Coaches.wire is available. (link)

More Higher Ed:

+ Arkansas Tech removes the interim tag from President Russell Jones. (link)

+ Ursuline taps Eastern (DIII) College of Business and Leadership Executive Director of Business Relations & Executive in Residence David King as the College’s 18th President. (link)

+ West Virginia State President Ericke Cage signs a new five-year contract. (link)

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(NEW!) Assistant Softball Coach (Missouri Western State University / St Joseph, MO): The Assistant Softball Coach is responsible for assisting the Head Softball Coach w/ all aspects of the women’s softball sports program and monitors the development and wellbeing of student athletes. More details HERE.

(NEW!) Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach (Grand Valley State University / Allendale, MI): This position is responsible for all phases of the program and other duties as assigned by the Head Men’s Basketball Coach. More details HERE.

(NEW!) Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Information (Adelphi University / Garden City, NY): This position manages the daily operations of the Adelphi athletics sports information office including providing full coverage for all 23 athletic programs More details HERE.

(NEW!) Scholastic Supervisor (Texas A&M University / College Station, TX): The Center for Student-Athlete Services at Texas A&M University is seeking applicants for the position of Scholastic Supervisor for Men’s & Women’s Track & Field. The Job Requisition is R-074485. (DI) More details HERE.

Director of Marketing/Fan Experience (HR title: Marketing Specialist I) (Southern Methodist University – SMU / Dallas, TX): In collaboration with the Associate A.D of Marketing & Fan Experience, this position is responsible for assisting with the creation preeminent experiences for the SMU fans on gameday. (DI) More details HERE. 

Assistant AD of Digital Marketing (HR title: Digital Marketing Specialist II) (Southern Methodist University – SMU / Dallas, TX): Working with the Associate A.D of Marketing & Fan Experience, this role is responsible for the development & execution of digital marketing campaigns focused on sport amplification & revenue generation. (DI) More details HERE. 

Associate Director of Development (Fresno State / Fresno, CA): The Associate Director is responsible for identifying, prospecting, soliciting and stewarding both major gifts & annual scholarship fund donors. (DI) More details HERE.

Graduate Assistant - Football (St. Lawrence University / Canton, NY): St. Lawrence University is currently seeking applicants for a Graduate Assistant position for Football. This position is targeted toward graduate students seeking a master’s degree. (DIII) More details HERE.

Assistant Athletic Trainer (St. Mary's University – Texas / San Antonio, TX): The Assistant Athletic Trainer is responsible for recognizing, treating, rehabilitating, and providing care and first aid to St. Mary's University intercollegiate student-athletes year-round. More details HERE.

Athletics Tickets Operations Coordinator (University of Central Missouri / Warrensburg, MO): Manage the daily operations of the Athletic Ticket Office. More details HERE.

Associate Athletics Director for Compliance and Student - Athlete Services (Central Washington University / Ellensburg, WA): Central Washington University is recruiting an Associate Athletics Director for Compliance and Student-Athlete Services to join our Athletics Administration team in Ellensburg, Washington. More details HERE.

Athletics Operations Assistant (Macalester College / Saint Paul, MN): The Athletics Operations Assistant will gain exposure to multiple areas of athletic leadership and will support the administration and guidance of Macalester's 21 varsity programs. (DIII) More details HERE.

Director of Athletics (Missouri State University / Springfield, MO): The Director of Athletics is the chief administrator for the University’s intercollegiate athletics program. (DI) More details HERE.

Assistant Women's Basketball Coach (Bucknell University / Lewisburg, PA): Bucknell University is hiring an Assistant Women's Basketball Coach to assist with on-court coaching and recruitment of student athletes for a Division I Basketball program. (DI) More details HERE.

Head Field Hockey Coach (Rhodes College / Memphis, TN): Rhodes College seeks a Head Field Hockey Coach to coordinate all phases of intercollegiate field hockey program. (DIII) More details HERE.

Athletic Trainer Certified (ATC) (Purdue University – Northwest / Hammond, IN): RUSH Physical Therapy is seeking a Full Time Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) in Hammond, IN! $2500 Sign on Bonus! This is a full-time certified athletic trainer position with RUSH Physical Therapy. More details HERE.

Assistant Director of Athletics for Events & Recreation (Christian Brothers University / 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 intramural program. More details HERE.

Assistant Director of Athletics for Compliance & Academics (Christian Brothers University / 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 Sports Medicine (Christian Brothers University / 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 University / 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 More details HERE.

Assistant Athletic Trainer (Christian Brothers University / 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. More details HERE.

Head Men's and Women's Golf Coach (Westmont College / Santa Barbara, CA): Westmont Head Coach, Men’s and Women’s Golf - 40 hr/wk, 10-12 mo/yr. More details HERE.

Assistant Softball Coach (University of Texas at Dallas / Richardson, TX): The Comets are looking for an excited candidate to serve as assistant softball coach during their transition to NCAA Division II. More details HERE.

Assistant Cross Country/Track & Field Coach (University of Texas at Dallas / Richardson, TX): The Comets are looking for an excited candidate to serve as assistant cross country and track & field coach during their transition to NCAA Division II. More details HERE.

Graduate Assistant, Men's Soccer (Lake Erie College / Painesville, OH): Lake Erie College is an NCAA Division II program that competes in the Great Midwest Athletic Conference (GMAC) and invites applications for graduate assistant, men’s soccer. More details HERE.

Director of Athletics (Santa Clara University / Santa Clara, CA): Reporting directly to the President, the Director of Athletics serves as the administrative leader responsible for the overall management and strategic direction of the athletic department at SCU. (DI) More details HERE. The D1.dossier for this position is available HERE.

Head Strength & Conditioning Coach (University of Wisconsin – Parkside / Kenosha, WI): The Head Strength & Conditioning Coach will direct program administration, supervises staff, and provides expert knowledge and leadership in strength and conditioning for a collegiate program. More details HERE.

Assistant Athletic Trainer (University of Wisconsin – Parkside / Kenosha, WI): This position will be an integral member of our sports medicine team. They will coordinate a high level athletic injury prevention, evaluation, management and rehabilitation for assigned sports teams. More details HERE.

Account Executive - STM Charters (remote) (Short's Travel Management / Waterloo, IA): Account Executive STM - Charters team. We are a leading provider for NCAA athletic travel for collegiate athletics. So if you have charter air industry experience, this may be a great fit for you! More details HERE.

Head Men's Tennis Coach & Manager of Tennis Center (Ouachita Baptist University / Arkadelphia, AR): Lead one of the top D2 programs in the nation! This position also manages the on-campus tennis center, which features four indoor courts and six outdoor courts. More details HERE.

Director of Men's and Women's Cross Country and Track and Field (Virginia Wesleyan University / Virginia Beach, VA): Full-time, 12-month position that will lead and oversee all aspects of the Men's and Women's Cross Country and Track and Field programs. (DIII) More details HERE.

Director of Nutrition, Olympic Sports (HR title: Sports Nutritionist II/III) (Southern Methodist University – SMU / Dallas, TX): The Director of Nutrition for Olympic Sports reports plays a vital role in developing the overall nutrition plan for SMU student-athletes for all sports except football. (DI) More details HERE.

Head Softball Coach (Minnesota State University – Moorhead / Moorhead, MN): Leadership, operation, and management of the MSUM Softball Program in accordance with University, Conference and NCAA rules, regulations, and policies. More details HERE.

Head Coach, Softball (Babson College / Wellesley, MA): Seeking a dynamic leader who oversees all aspects of the softball program at Babson College, a highly competitive academic and athletic institution in the suburbs of Boston, MA. (DIII) More details HERE.

Director of Facilities Operations and Events (Massachusetts Institute of Technology – MIT / Cambridge, MA): This is a full-time benefits eligible senior leadership/management position in the Department of Athletics, Physical Education and Recreation (DAPER) requiring the ability to supervise and lead. (DIII) More details HERE.

Head Strength and Conditioning Coach (Missouri Southern State University / Joplin, MO): The Head Strength and Conditioning Coach provides staff a safe and functional environment for the purpose of developing muscular strength, endurance and specified training to MSSU student-athletes. More details HERE.

Assistant Director, Athletic Development and External Affairs (Texas A&M International University / Laredo, TX): Assists Development Officers and Institutional Advancement in securing philanthropic support for athletics. More details HERE.

Assistant Athletic Director for Marketing (Mercer University / Macon, GA): The position plans, creates, and executes all promotion elements of athletic events, including but not limited to: in-game promotions, script writing, video board, and event producing. (DI) More details HERE.

Director of Communications, Football (Kennesaw State University / Kennesaw, GA): Plays strategically disseminating information about our intercollegiate athletic teams. Responsible for leading communication initiatives across diverse media channels. (DI) More details HERE.

Men's Head Wrestling Coach (Lyon College Athletics / Batesville, AR): The head coach responsibilities will include the following, game day activities, recruiting, conducting practices, managing budgets and scheduling matches. (DIII) More details HERE.

Assistant Coach, Men's and Women's Soccer (Gannon University / Erie, PA): Asst. M & W Soccer Coach – Full-time, 12-month position; assists the head coaches of both men’s and women’s soccer teams. More details HERE.

Associate Director - Compliance (Gannon University / Erie, PA): Gannon University - Associate AD for Compliance Reporting to the AD; coordinates & leads all aspects of NCAA Division II compliance & education More details HERE.

Assistant Director of the Bears Club/Annual Giving (Lenoir-Rhyne University / Hickory, NC): Reporting to Deputy AD for External Relations & Dir. of Bears Club, this position will oversee the Bears Club by creating, cultivating and executing the annual fund, membership, marketing, and events. More details HERE.

Head Men's and Women's Swimming and Diving Coach (Wheaton College (MA) / Norton, MA): Lead and oversee all aspects of the men's and women's swimming and diving program. (DIII) More details HERE.

Assistant Men's and Women's Tennis Coach (Wheaton College (MA) / Norton, MA): Full-time position that assists the Head Coach in all aspects of the operation of the Men's and Women's Tennis Programs. (DIII) More details HERE.

Coordinator of Academics and Student-Athlete Development (Southeast Missouri State University / Cape Girardeau, MO): The Coordinator advises and monitors the academic progress of student athletes; and coordinates life skills programming for student athletes. (DI) More details HERE.

Director of Sports Medicine (The University of the South / Sewanee, TN): 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.

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)

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 Women's 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.

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