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The CCS has selected Belhaven Assoc. AD for Compliance and Administration/SWA Vansant as its first commissioner. Maryville President/CCS Presidents' Council Chair Coker: “Beth Vansant is the ideal person to lead the Collegiate Conference of the South – she brings a strong knowledge of the region, combined with direct experience at two of our member institutions. ... Beth is deeply respected by presidents and colleagues across the conference, and we look forward to her leadership, as the CCS becomes one of the premier athletic conferences in NCAA Division III.” (link)

Rosemont has named RJC Consulting Founder/former Valley Forge (NJCAA) AD Casey as its next AD. RC President Cawley: "We had several top candidates for this key role, and what stood out to me most was Rich’s 30 years of diversified leadership experience in athletic operations, coaching, and business operations throughout the Philadelphia area. [...] Throughout Rich’s accomplished career, he has been known for his dedication to students' wellbeing. He is excited to hit the ground running, and I look forward to his contributions to our campus community." (link)

Lebanon Valley AD Beard will transition to a new role as Senior Major Gifts Officer, starting July 1. Beard has led the department since 2007 and will be integral in the LVC's upcoming fundraising campaign. (link)

Teamworks has acquired ARMS Software. This acquisition is fueled by a Series E $65 million fundraise bringing together two high-profile tech brands with the intent of delivering a comprehensive recruiting and compliance solution. The union comes only months after Teamworks acquired four companies into its Operating System for Sports™ - Smartabase, Retain, NextPlay, and Grafted  - and committed to delivering a complete compliance platform. Teamworks Founder/CEO Maurides: “It's a game-changer for those working to transform their operations and deliver an exceptional athlete experience. ARMS' powerful workflow engine will have an impact beyond collegiate, with clear value for professional and military customers.” (link, link)

Fundraising Developments:

+ RPI has received a $1M donation, the largest in program history, from Merchants Fleet Chairman/CEO/President Keegan and his wife to support FB and establish the Brendan P. Keegan ’91 Football Locker Room.  (link)

+ Williams receives an anonymous $1M gift to support expenses incurred stemming from the indefinite closure of Towne Field House. (link)

+ Illinois Wesleyan raises nearly $520K from 2,500+ donations during its annual All in for Wesleyan event. (link)

Coming out of the NAIA Convention in New Orleans, the NAIA membership has approved legislation that would allow coaches to initiate contact regarding transferring with non-NAIA student-athletes and eliminate the 16-week transfer residency requirement for four-year institution transfers. More. (link, link) 

NCAA correspondent Katz talks with NCAA Assoc. Director of NIL Development Coles about his first month on the job, what it entails, what he’s learned about NIL from the agent and conference levels and more. Coles explains that what student-athletes want most is guidance from their programs. “They’re looking for ways and education to make sure they’re doing things the proper way but also trying to maximize their opportunities through NIL.” Coles also talks about student-athletes needing to file taxes, saying: “From my lens, I think it’s needed for our student-athletes to file taxes because I think what’s happened is disclosures. And I think the issue is the numbers are all over the place.” Full interview. (link)

King’s promotes FB AC Fultz to HC. Assoc. VP/AD Ish: “Over the many years that Skyler has been with us at King's, he has demonstrated his commitment to our mission and to the NCAA Division III philosophy. His dedication for the development of our student-athletes in all areas of their experience is tangible.” (link)

Elms Assoc. AD/WBB HC Proulx steps down after nine seasons to assume the role of Assoc. Director of Admissions. AD Theulen: “She has been, and will continue to be, an invaluable colleague.  Her impact as a teacher, coach, athletic director, mentor, and role model has been tremendous.” (link)

Keystone MBB HC Cooper has resigned after nine years leading the Giants. (link)

HoopDirt’s Nelson reports Eastern Nazarene MBB HC Sharp is headed to Johnson (NAIA) in the same capacity. (link)

It’s Personnel:

+ Grinnell selects Henderson State (DII) AC Cody as Men’s & Women’s Golf HC, as the two positions are merged entering 2023-24. (link)

+ Saint Elizabeth taps Pratt XC/T&F HC Ringwood as its T&F/XC HC. (link)

+ Nebraska Wesleyan names Iowa Western (NJCAA) AC Lebahn as its new WSOC HC. (link)

+ Looks like Northland VB HC Neargarder has been tapped as its SWA. (link)

NCAA Legal Matters:

+ “The National Collegiate Athletic Association is urging an Indiana federal court to deny class certification to more than 1,600 Black athletes who accuse the organization of racially discriminating against students at historically Black colleges and universities, arguing the proposed plaintiffs are too diverse because they hail from different schools, conferences and teams with their own set of unique circumstances.” More behind the Law360 paywall. (link)

+ USA Today’s Berkowitz reports the antitrust case against NCAA and Power 5 conferences, filed by former Oklahoma State/current Carolina Panthers RB Hubbard and former Auburn track & field student-athlete McCarrell has been reassigned to U.S. District Judge Wilken, who also handled O'Bannon and Alston cases, and is currently presiding over the House/Prince case. (link)

Inside Higher Ed’s new Survey of College and University Presidents finds that most campus leaders are optimistic about the future of their institutions and higher ed in general. Almost eight in 10 respondents agree (31% strongly) that their institution will be financially stable over the next decade. Additionally, “presidents are twice as likely to say their institution will be better off next year than it is now (58%) as to say they expect next year to be worse (26%). Only one in five is worried about the rate of faculty and staff turnover, and more than two-thirds agree that their institution has the capacity to meet the mental health needs of undergraduate students.” However, some concerns remain, as “three-quarters agree (35% strongly) that the ‘perception of colleges as places that are intolerant of conservative views is having a major negative impact on attitudes about higher education.’ And nearly six in 10 agree that ‘public doubts about the affordability of higher education are justified.’” Full report. (link)

Quick Hits:

+ Wartburg teams up with Cedar Valley Medical Specialist as its official sports medicine provider. (link) 

+ Last weekend, Emory Baseball became the first DIII program ever to score more than 30 runs in a game twice with two 31-run outputs. (link)

+ College Sports Communicators announces the 2023 Academic All-America Hall of Fame class, which includes Rose-Hulman Baseball alum/Military Assistant to the National Nuclear Security Agency Administrator Cain. (link); NBA Legend/Academic All-America Hall of Famer Walton congratulated the group. (link)

More Higher Ed:

+ Lasell Provost Turner becomes the school’s 10th, and first African-American, president. (link)

+ SUNY Delhi interim President Bonderoff and Finlandia President Pinnow are two of four finalists for the same post at Adams State (DII). (link)

+ Rochester receives a $15.7M gift from trustee and alum Lam. (link)

+ Cazenovia’s 27-acre campus is up for sale as the school nears its closure. (link)

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(NEW!) Director of Athletics (Lebanon Valley College / Annville, PA): Oversee the development, management, coordination and supervision of a competitive intercollegiate athletics program with 26 Intercollegiate teams. A key member of the President's staff. More details HERE.

(NEW!) Executive Director, CUNY Athletic Conference (University Assistant Administrator) (CUNY, City University of New York / New York, NY): Seeking a full-time athletics leader with strategic management skills, strong commitment to enhancing the student-athlete experience, oversee long-term strategy, and daily management of the Conference More details HERE.

(NEW!) Assistant Athletic Trainer (Illinois Wesleyan University / Bloomington, IL): Newly created position in growing athletic department. 10 month, full-time position with benefits. Sport coverage based on need and best fit of successful candidate. More details HERE.

(NEW!) Head Men's Soccer Coach (Clarkson University / Potsdam, NY): Lead a program at a nationally recognized research university in the highly competitive Liberty League. A successful coach will provide effective leadership in all aspects of the sport administration More details HERE.

(NEW!) Assistant Men's Soccer Coach (Illinois Wesleyan University / Bloomington, IL): Newly created Full-Time, 10 month position with benefits. In addition to #1 assistant soccer role, other duties will be assigned within athletic department to gain experience in administration. More details HERE.

Commissioner (American Southwest Conference / Richardson, TX): Chief Executive Officer of a diverse Division III conference charged with managing operations and implementing strategic priorities in consultation with the Council of Presidents and campus leaders. More details HERE.

Manager of Sales & Fan Engagement (University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee / Milwaukee, WI): Develop & implement marketing & ticket sales initiatives with a focus on revenue generation while also being responsible for all community engagement & a primary marketing contact for a select sport. (DI) More details HERE.

Director of Compliance (Westminster College / Salt Lake City, UT): This full-time, twelve-month position is responsible for managing and monitoring a comprehensive NCAA II compliance and eligibility program for the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics. (DII) More details HERE.

Assistant Coach of Softball (Williams College / Williamstown, MA): 10-month, full-time, fully benefitted opportunity to work a top-tier institution in the highly competitive NESCAC conference. Includes recruiting, skill development, and program administration. More details HERE.

Commissioner (Pacific West Conference (PacWest) / Irvine, CA): The commissioner will support the mission, values, and student-athlete educational focus of PacWest and lead with strong administrative expertise in support of NCAA Division II athletics. (DII) More details HERE.

Assistant Professor of Physical Education and Head Men’s Squash Coach (Trinity College / Hartford, CT): Seeking to fill a full-time, faculty head coach position for our Men’s Squash program. Trinity College, a liberal arts and science college in the New England Small College Athletic Conference (NESCAC), seeks a staff that reflects the changing demographics of our student body. More details HERE.

Assistant Professor of Physical Education and Head Men’s Golf Coach (Trinity College / Hartford, CT): Seeking to fill a full-time, faculty head coach position for our Men’s Golf program. Trinity College, a liberal arts and science college in the New England Small College Athletic Conference (NESCAC), seeks a staff that reflects the changing demographics of our student body. More details HERE.

Assistant Professor of Physical Education and Head Men’s Tennis Coach (Trinity College / Hartford, CT): Seeking to fill a full-time, faculty head coach position for our Men’s Tennis program. Trinity College, a liberal arts and science college in the New England Small College Athletic Conference (NESCAC), seeks a staff that reflects the changing demographics of our student body. More details HERE.

Head Men's and Women's Swimming and Diving Coach (Wheaton College / Norton, MA): Full-time (10-month appointment). Responsibilities will include management of all aspects of the program which include coaching, recruiting, alumni engagement, budget management, fundraising & more. More details HERE.

Head Women's Basketball Coach (Emporia State University / Emporia, KS): Seeking qualified applicants to organize and administer all aspects of the women’s basketball program. Establish goals and objectives for the women’s basketball program on a long-range, annual basis. (DII) More details HERE.

Women's Lacrosse Assistant Coach (Illinois Wesleyan University / Bloomington, IL): Newly created full-time position for growing athletic department Be a part of a women's lacrosse program that is still in its infancy but has seen national success over that short time frame. More details HERE.

Chief Advancement Officer & Executive Director, US Fencing Foundation (USA Fencing / Colorado Springs, CO or Remote): The CAO leads an emerging Foundation to a goal of raising $2m or more to support USA Fencing in achieving its strategic plan. We seek an impactful leader from a sport raising background. More details HERE.

Managing Director for Student-Athlete Resource Center (SARC) and Associate Director of Athletics (San Jose State University / San Jose, CA): Develops/implements student & operational academic service programs to promote the academic and life skills success of student-athletes. Assist with oversight of APR , GSR and NCAA academic reports. (DI) More details HERE.

Assistant / Associate Director of Development, President's Council and Intercollegiate Athletics (Southwestern University / Georgetown, TX): As a member of the Development team, this position focuses on donor and gift acquisition and donor and revenue retention. This position will grow the membership of the President’s Council. More details HERE.

Head Women's Field Hockey Coach (Vassar College / Poughkeepsie, NY): Full-time, non-tenure track, benefit-eligible, ten-month position. Will serve in all aspects of a highly competitive and inclusive NCAA Division III women’s field hockey program. More details HERE.

Senior Associate Athletic Director for Student-Athlete Experience (South Dakota State University / Brookings, SD): Member of senior management team. Leads student-athlete success/experience, academic advising, athletic training, strength & conditioning, sports programs, NIL and compliance program for 19 sports. (DI) More details HERE.

Commissioner (ECAC Hockey / Albany, NY): The Commissioner will work with Conference leadership and each member institution to create and implement initiatives and strategies designed to achieve the mission of the Conference. (DI) More details HERE.

Head Women's Track and Field Coach (Illinois Wesleyan University / Bloomington, IL): Seeking candidates that are committed to excellence in academics, athletics and service while focusing on developing the whole person for a tradition rich program. More details HERE.

Assistant Sports Performance Coach - Graduate Practicum (Illinois Wesleyan University / Bloomington, IL): Gain valuable experiences being the lead strength coach for assigned teams at a highly competitive athletic program while working towards a Master's Degree. More details HERE.

Head Coach Co-Ed & Women’s Sailing/Physical Education & Wellness Instructor (Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) / Cambridge, MA): Full-time (10-month appointment) benefits eligible position, responsibilities will include the management of coaching, administration, budget management, alumni stewardship, recruiting & more. More details HERE.

Women's Soccer Assistant Coach - Graduate Practicum (Illinois Wesleyan University / Bloomington, IL): Gain valuable experiences being the lead assistant at a nationally ranked soccer program while working towards a Master's Degree. More details HERE.

Men's Volleyball Assistant Coach - Graduate Practicum (Illinois Wesleyan University / Bloomington, IL): Gain valuable experiences being the lead assistant at a highly competitive athletic program while working towards a Master's Degree. More details HERE.

Head Softball Coach (William Penn University / Oskaloosa, IA): William Penn University (NAIA) seeks applicants with transformational leadership desires and a commitment to the big-picture of the student-athlete experience for its Head Softball Coach. (NAIA) More details HERE.

Head Women's Wrestling Coach (William Penn University / Oskaloosa, IA): William Penn University (NAIA) seeks applicants with transformational leadership desires and a commitment to the big-picture of the student-athlete experience for its Head Women's Wrestling coach. (NAIA) More details HERE.

Director of Development, Athletics (Lipscomb University / Nashville, TN): The Director of Development in Athletics will identify, engage, and successfully solicit individuals for the purposes of securing an increasing amount of major and annual gifts for Lipscomb. (DI) More details HERE.

Associate Athletics Director for Development (Northern Kentucky University / Highland Heights, KY): The Associate Athletics Director for Development leads, plans, and executes fundraising initiatives for the Northern Kentucky University Athletics Department. (DI) More details HERE.

Director of Athletic Communications (Vassar College / Poughkeepsie, NY): Full-time, benefit-eligible, twelve-month position. Coordinate the strategic dissemination of information about the College's 25 varsity sports and four varsity club teams to its many constituents. More details HERE.

Athletic Communications Assistant (Bucknell University / Lewisburg, PA): The Athletic Communications Assistant assists in promoting the department & its athletes through live and on-demand video features, media relations, press releases, social networking, & other media. (DI) More details HERE.

Head Field Hockey Coach (Penn State Harrisburg / Middletown, PA): Penn State Harrisburg Athletics is seeking candidates for the position of Head Field Hockey Coach. Apply: https://apptrkr.com/4031235 More details HERE.

Assistant Women's Basketball Coach (Northern Kentucky University / Highland Heights, KY): The Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach reports directly to the Head Women’s Basketball Coach and is responsible for assisting in the organization and administration of the women’s basketball program. (DI) More details HERE.

Director of Athletics (Clayton State University / Morrow, GA): The Director of Athletics will report directly to the President of the University and will provide dynamic leadership to the department, while continuing to build a program of excellence. (DII) More details HERE.

Assistant Men's Basketball Coach (Saint Mary's University of Minnesota / Winona, MN): The position is a full time 12-month position and will assist with all facets of the men’s basketball program from recruiting to coaching to administrative duties. More details HERE.

Head Women's Lacrosse Coach (Earlham College / Richmond, IN): Responsible for the conduct and overall supervision of the women’s lacrosse program. The position’s main responsibility will be to recruit; develop and retain student-athletes. More details HERE.

Head Women's Soccer Coach (Buena Vista University / Storm Lake, IA): Primary responsibilities include the successful development, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the women’s soccer program through recruitment, training, fundraising, and team management. More details HERE.

Head Women's Basketball Coach (Earlham College / Richmond, IN): Responsible for the conduct and overall supervision of the women’s basketball program. The position’s main responsibility will be to recruit; develop and retain student-athletes. More details HERE.

Softball Graduate Assistant (Earlham College / Richmond, IN): The Softball GA opening is a part time, year to year position, offering a yearly stipend and housing More details HERE.

Graduate Assistant Men's Lacrosse (Earlham College / Richmond, IN): This is a year-to-year position. Tuition remission; housing on campus during academic year; stipend. More details HERE.

Graduate Assistant for Women's Soccer (St. Lawrence University / Canton, NY): Responsibilities include assisting and leading in practice preparation, game day duties, recruiting, Goalkeeper position coaching and administrative tasks as assigned by the Head Coach. More details HERE.

USU Athletics - Academic Coordinator (Utah State University / Logan, UT): The USU Athletics Academic Coordinator will support the academic needs of student-athletes in assigned sports and assist in the day-to-day operation of Student-Athlete Academic Services Department. (DI) More details HERE.

Director of Athletics (Indiana University – Purdue University Indianapolis / Indianapolis, IN): Reporting to the Chancellor, the Director of Athletics will serve as a transformational leader for the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics. (DI) More details HERE.

Associate Athletic Trainer (New Mexico State / Las Cruces, NM): Provides physical therapy and assists in the prevention, care, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries for Women's Basketball. Provides trainer coverage of athletic activities. (DI) More details HERE.

Assistant Athletics Director, Administration & Business Operations (St. Mary's University / San Antonio, TX): Serves as a member of the athletic department's executive team. The position is responsible for administering and coordinating the day-to-day business, fiscal, and administrative functions for dept. (DII) More details HERE.

Head Women's Basketball Coach (Northeastern State University / Tahlequah, OK): Inspire academic and athletic excellence in a positive team culture, backed by Tahlequah's small town charm with big city amenities, beautiful surroundings, and easy access to outdoor activities. (DII) More details HERE.

Head Coach - Men's Soccer (Haverford College / Haverford, PA): This position reports to the Director of Athletics and carries responsibility for all aspects of a competitive Division III Men’s Soccer program. More details HERE.

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