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Meredith names Fayetteville Tech (NJCAA) AD/Deputy Title IX Director Yates as AD. VP for College Programs Jackson: “Dr. Shannon Yates brings a wealth of experience as an athletic administrator to her role as Meredith’s next athletic director. In addition, she brings a demonstrated commitment to putting academics first while encouraging student-athletes to excel in their classes and in their athletic practice and play.” Yates previously held administrative posts at SEMO (DI), Valparaiso (DI) and NC State (DI). (link)

Stevens has elevated AD Rogers to Asst. VP/AD. Rogers explains his priorities to The Stute: “work every day to put our coaches, student-athletes, and staff in the best position possible to achieve these goals. Some of them include fielding one of the nation’s top NCAA Division III athletic programs on an annual basis; making further progress in efforts to improve the quality of our athletic and recreational facilities; continuing to expand the activity level and quality of the campus recreation program; and most importantly striving to ensure the student experience is greatly enhanced through their participation in athletics and/or campus recreation.” (link)

The DIII Presidents Council approved hiring of a third-party vendor to conduct an assessment of the DIII Enrichment Fund initiatives, programs and resources. TCNJ President Foster will leave the council after resigning her position; Maryville President Coker joins the council until January 2027. (link)

Postseason Updates:

+ Tufts, RIT, Salisbury, Lynchburg and Albion lead their respective MLAX regions. (link)

+ WLAX regional rankings are led by Middlebury, MIT, William Smith, Franklin & Marshall, Washington & Lee, Kenyon and UChicago. (link)

+ The latest WTEN rankings have Middlebury, NYU, Johns Hopkins, Emory, Carnegie Mellon, UChicago, Grinnell and Claremont-Mudd-Scripps atop their respective regions. (link)

+ The newest MTEN regional rankings are led by Tufts, Skidmore, Swarthmore, Emory, Case Western Reserve, WashU, Gustavus Adolphus and Claremont-Mudd-Scripps. (link)

Wisconsin-Stevens Point names Wisconsin-La Crosse MBB HC and former Pointers Assoc. HC Dembach as HC. UWSP AD Duckworth: “Coach Dernbach has been a proven winner and his ties and history at UW-Stevens Point are unparalleled.” (link)

Keystone selects prep HC Kettel as the Giants’ next MBB HC. (link)

Rowan taps MBB AC Brennan as Interim HC as HC Crispin is now the Asst. to the HC at Penn State (DI). (link)

Carthage names Monmouth WBB HC Jones to the same position. AD Kane: "Coach Jones stood out amongst a stellar group of candidates to be the next head coach of Carthage women's basketball and carry on the proud tradition that was left behind by Tim Bernero. She brings with her a unique skill set formed from her background as a player and coach. Having grown up around the game and mentored by some of the best coaches in our game. She has successfully recruited and developed NCAA Division III student-athletes. Lastly, she understands our region and the quality necessary to compete in the CCIW.” (link) 

Lakeland WBB HC/SWA Peterson resigns after ten years on campus, the last three as HC. Muskies AD Arvan: “Amber Peterson's affect has not only been incredibly impactful to our women's basketball program, she has also left a lasting imprint on our university and community as well.” (link)

It’s Personnel:

+ Wisconsin-Stevens Point names Health Sciences and Pharmacy (NAIA) MLAX HC Diaz as its inaugural WLAX HC. (link)

+ Monmouth taps North Central (IL) WVB AC Broekemier as HC. (link)

+ Western Connecticut State removes the interim tag from WLAX HC Els. (link)

+ Nazareth names Monroe (NJCAA) WVB HC Jehlen to the same post. (link)

+ Buffalo State taps Elmira Interim HC Grampp as its new Women’s Ice Hockey HC. (link) 

+ Randolph selects Roanoke MSOC AC Blue as the Wildcats new HC. (link)

+ Carthage Women’s Water Polo HC Castle steps down after four seasons. (link)

Quick Hits:

+ Misericordia’s start-up Men's Ice Hockey program will become the 12th member of the UCHC in 2024-25. (link)

+ Wisconsin-Platteville partners with NOCAP Sports for NIL support. (link)

+ Rowan, through its partnership with gaming company Nerd Street, has opened a new 7,100 square-foot facility for its Esports program. (link)

+ Stevens MVB student-athlete Rogers wins the Elite 90 Award. (link)

More Higher Ed:

+ Fairleigh Dickinson University removes the interim tag from President Avaltroni. (link)

+ Luther extends the contract of President Ward. (link)

+ Rowan extends the contract of President Houshmand. (link)

+ Carnegie Mellon surpasses its $2B capital campaign goal, extends the campaign through June 2025. (link)

+ A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit alleging the the University of Wisconsin System failed to protect UW-Whitewater students from sexual harassment by the husband of a former chancellor. (link)

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(NEW!) Assistant Athletics Director, Academic Services (Cleveland State University / Cleveland, OH): Provides leadership and supervision for the Athletics Academic Advising unit. Provides academic advising and student support services for Men's and Women's Basketball. (DI) More details HERE.

(NEW!) Assistant Athletic Director for Administration (Bates College / Lewiston, ME): As a member of the senior administrative team, the Assistant Athletic Director for Administration provides strategic leadership & vision in the oversight of student-athletes and administrative duties More details HERE.

(NEW!) Assistant Director of Wrestling/Head Women's Wrestling Coach (Western New England University / Springfield, MA): This position is a full-time, 10 month appointment. Responsibilities will include managing all aspects of the Western New England University Women’s Wrestling program. More details HERE.

(NEW!) Head Men’s Golf Coach (Centre College / Danville, KY): Demonstrated knowledge and coaching skills of the sport of golf and its playing rules; a commitment to the Division III philosophy. More details HERE.

Associate AD/Director, Athletics and Venue Marketing & Fan Engagement (University of Rhode Island / Kingston, RI): Lead a team of (4) full-time creative marketers to run a cross-functional Athletics and Venue Marketing Team to drive attendance, revenue and overall fan experiences. (DI) More details HERE.

Associate Athletics Director for External Operations (Louisiana Tech University / Ruston, LA): Louisiana Tech University is seeking candidates for an Associate Athletics Director for External Operations. (DI) More details HERE.

RIT Head Men's & Women's Rowing Coach (Rochester Institute of Technology / Rochester, NY): Direct development, organization, and management of all phases of RIT' Men's & Women's Rowing program. Recruit, retain, and graduate qualified student-athletes resulting in successful competition. More details HERE.

Head Men's & Women's Tennis Coach (Lenoir-Rhyne University / Hickory, NC): Direct development, organization, and management of all phases of LR's women’s & men’s tennis program. Recruit, retain, and graduate qualified student-athletes resulting in successful competition. (DII) More details HERE.

General Manager (Friends of the Heights - Boston College / Chestnut Hill, MA): Responsible for Revenue Generation, Marketing & Events, Student Athlete(s) Engagement, Athletics Administration, and Student-Athlete Customer Service at Blueprint Sports' latest partner Collectives. (DI) More details HERE.

Director of Athletics (University of Wisconsin - Parkside / Kenosha, WI): The Director of Athletics is responsible for the overall athletic program at UW-Parkside and will report to the chancellor. They will oversee athletic personnel, budgets, marketing, and fundraising. (DII) More details HERE.

Assistant Men’s & Women’s Wrestling Coach (Buena Vista University / Storm Lake, IA): Assisting Men's and Women's head coaches with all aspects of daily program operations including recruiting quality student-athletes, training of athletes, and other duties as assigned. More details HERE.

Head Women's Lacrosse Coach (The University of Maine at Farmington / Farmington, ME): Join our close-knit coaching staff and lead a team of enthusiastic student-athletes in a town close to every type of outdoor activity imaginable. More details HERE.

Assistant Athletic Trainer (Hanover College / Hanover, IN): Assist Head Trainer in general health management & care of varsity athletes including scheduling, supervising, and mentoring of student staff; provides game and practice coverage and rehabilitation. More details HERE.

Assistant Athletic Trainer (Alfred State College / Alfred, NY): The Assistant Athletic Trainer is responsible for assisting the Head Athletic Trainer with all aspects of the athletic training program. More details HERE.

Senior Associate Commissioner, Women's Basketball (Atlantic Coast Conference / Charlotte, NC): The Sr. Assoc. Commissioner – Women’s Basketball is primarily responsible for planning, implementing, and executing the overall management of the ACC women’s basketball operation. (DI) More details HERE.

Assistant Athletic Trainer (University of Alaska System / Anchorage, AK): University of Alaska Anchorage Athletics is inviting applications for a full-time Assistant Athletic Trainer. (DI) More details HERE.

Assistant Athletic Trainer (Buena Vista University / Storm Lake, IA): Support 19 NCAA III varsity sports programs, supervision of athletic training students & athletic training services for the various programs. BOC Certification & Iowa Licensure eligibility required. More details HERE.

Head Softball Coach (Buena Vista University / Storm Lake, IA): Responsible for the organization and management of recruiting student-athletes, fundraising for the program, oversight of the budget, and commitment to the academic and athletic success of athletes. More details HERE.

Head Cross Country Coach (Buena Vista University / Storm Lake, IA): Responsible for the organization and management of recruiting student-athletes, fundraising for the program, oversight of the budget, and commitment to the academic and athletic success of athletes. More details HERE.

Head Men's & Women's Track & Field Coach (Buena Vista University / Storm Lake, IA): Recruiting student-athletes, program fundraising, oversight of the budget, and management of the track & field team.  Applicants must possess strong coaching background and successful recruiting. More details HERE.

Head Women's Basketball Coach (Millersville University of Pennsylvania / Millersville, PA): The Head Women’s Basketball Coach is responsible for leading a program that has enjoyed a rich tradition in the PSAC and NCAA Division II. (DII) More details HERE.

Head Women’s Swimming Coach (Millersville University of Pennsylvania / Millersville, PA): The Heads Women’s Swimming Coach directs all phases of the sport by establishing and maintaining high standard of excellence that includes recruiting academically qualified student-athletes, etc. (DII) More details HERE.

Head Men’s Ice Hockey Coach (Lake Forest College / Lake Forest, IL): Lake Forest College is accepting applications for the position of Head Men’s Ice Hockey Coach. The position is a full-time, non-teaching faculty/administrative staff appointment with benefits. More details HERE.

Head Men's Basketball Coach (Lake Forest College / Lake Forest, IL): Lake Forest College is accepting applications for the position of Head Men’s Basketball Coach. The position is a full-time, non-teaching faculty/administrative staff appointment with benefits. More details HERE.

Director of Championships (Atlantic 10 Conference / Newport News, VA): Reports directly to the Assistant Commissioner – Sport & Championship Administration. Responsibility for championship administration in designated sports and student-athlete awards programs. (DI) More details HERE.

Manager of Creative Content/Services (Dartmouth College / Hanover, NH): Conceptualize, oversee, and execute all aspects of the football program’s digital content strategy. This position will work both independently and oversee a team to produce and deliver content. (DI) More details HERE.

Head Cross Country/Assistant Track and Field Coach (Maryville College / Maryville, TN): Will serve as the primary head coach for cross country and the middle distance/distance runners in track and field. This is the first full-time cross country coach in program history. More details HERE.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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