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Seattle Pacific AD Stava has accepted the Senior Assoc. AD position at Cal Poly (DI) after six and a half years leading the Falcons. Stava: “For us, it was the opportunity to have our kids grow up around their grandparents and aunts and uncles and cousins. That draw to family was really a critical piece of this decision.” (link)
Menlo (NAIA) has begun applying for NCAA DII membership, with the Oaks exploring membership in the PacWest. AD Spataro: "Our top priority in all this is the health and welfare of our student-athletes. The senior leadership looked at the ever-changing landscape both within our current conference and college athletics as a whole. With this review it became clear that we needed to strategically align ourselves to more regional competition to decrease travel and missed class time, while also providing the best competitive environment for our entire community. We believe association with the NCAA and the PacWest checks all of those boxes." Should Menlo be accepted into the PacWest, an NCAA application would be submitted in February, with the Oaks to begin competition in 2024-25. (link)
The Texas Woman's student body voted down a referendum that would have instituted TWU's first-ever Athletics Fee of $12 per credit hour, up to $180 per semester. The funds would have gone toward equipment, facility upgrades and potentially reducing student service fees. AD Mott: "Although I am disappointed that the Athletics Fee referendum did not pass, I am forever blessed by the opportunities I had this fall semester to meet with students, faculty and staff to discuss the growth of Pioneer Athletics and the value we bring to Texas Woman's University. I am grateful for the work of our coaches, staff and, especially, our student-athletes to engage our student body in the process this fall. All of us in Athletics take great pride take great pride in representing this fantastic University and we will continue to honor TWU through our efforts in the classroom, in competition and in the community. We still have challenges and we are committed to finding solutions." (link, link)
Malone will add STUNT as its 18th varsity sport beginning in 2023-24. The Pioneers will compete in the Great Midwest, which is in its inaugural season sponsoring STUNT. President Miller: "We are well positioned to add athletic programs that meet emerging interests. We have a history of launching new programs and being successful in recruitment and in competition. We are looking forward to adding these student-athletes to our community." (link)
The North Coast Journal dives into sexual assault allegations made by former Cal Poly Humboldt WBB S-A Clifton against the husband of Humboldt WBB HC Bento-Jackson. Clifton reports feeling supported by AD Jones, along with frustration over how long the Title IX investigation has taken. She did not feel comfortable returning to campus, in part due to public comments made by Humboldt Prez Jackson about Title IX, and is now at Academy of Art. Bento-Jackson insinuates Clifton is retaliating against her for suggesting a reduction in aid would likely be coming and recruits at her position were going to be brought in. The University Police Department recommended a misdemeanor sexual battery charge, which the district attorney's office declined to pursue. (link)
It's Personnel:
+ Cal Poly Pomona Senior Assoc. AD/SWA Duke is headed to UC San Diego (DI) as Senior Assoc. AD for Administration. (link)
+ Tusculum WSOC HC Joy is retiring after more than a quarter century at the helm. (link)
+ Gannon Acrobatics & Tumbling HC Eshleman has resigned to take the same position at Iona (DI). She will be succeeded by AC Duren. (link, link)
+ Wheeling Softball HC DeRossett heads to Susquehanna (DIII) in the same role. (link)
Quick Hits:
+ Le Moyne rolled out a redesigned website via SIDEARM Sports. (link)
+ USA Triathlon has launched the Watch Us Thrive Collective to provide NIL opportunities for NCAA women’s triathlon student-athletes. USA Triathlon is the first NGB in the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic movement to launch an NIL collective. Chief Sport Development Officer Yount: “The Watch Us Thrive Collective will allow NCAA women’s collegiate triathlon fans and supporters of the sport a tangible way to help current and future triathlon student-athletes, while the athletes can help spread the word about the virtues of our sport, community and NCAA women’s triathlon. It also shows USA Triathlon is committed to being a long-term and active partner in the development of this sport at the NCAA level.” (link)
D1.ticker/Extra Points Brown is joined by Degree Insurance CEO Eyerly, former Southern Utah AD Corum and Weber State MBB student-athlete Jones to discuss "How Insurance Can Help Athletic Departments Recruit and Retain Student-Athletes." Jones, who has an NIL deal with Degree Insurance, explains what he was looking for in an NIL partner, but also why degree insurance is a valuable resource for student-athletes. Corum on what this could mean for an AD or school president: "I was sitting in a president's cabinet meeting when we heard [Degree Insurance's] presentation, when NIL was beginning.... and the early stages of the transfer portal. My brain immediately went to 'is this a tool for athletic administrators and universities to retain athletes to their school?' ... and I started talking to some athletes and found out that my intuition was correct." Full conversation (link)
Gee v NCAA updates from Law360: "A former NCAA medical committee member who is currently UCLA's football team physician defended the NCAA's decision not to create rules limiting concussed athletes from playing, testifying Thursday in a California jury trial over a college linebacker's death that the science on concussions isn't 'sound' and that warning players about concussions would unnecessarily worry them. ..." Meanwhile, NFL Senior Advisor/CTE expert Cantu notes: "There still needs to be way more education for the athlete. They have to know what the [concussion] symptoms are so they can recognize them." He added that improper playing techniques are a "huge problem to this day." As part of his testimony, Cantu held that CTE was, in fact, a major cause of the health problems that led to Gee’s death. (link, link)
NACDA announces it will continue "NACDA U" for the 2022-23 academic year and will provide the means for 400 grant recipients to attend specified NACDA meetings in 2023 through a $1K professional development grant. Deadline for the first grant application (for ADs only) to attend the NACDA Spring Symposium is November 30. (link)
More Higher Ed:
+ The Bluefield State Senate Faculty issued a vote of no confidence in President Capehart. (link)
+ Former Slippery Rock senior administrators assert they were fired for raising concerns about misspending and mismanagement for a now four-year-old engineering program. (link)
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(NEW!) Assistant Director of Athletics for Compliance (Montclair State University / Montclair, NJ): This position is responsible for developing, implementing, monitoring and assessing a strategic plan for all aspects of the department's NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association) compliance. (DIII) More details HERE.

(NEW!) Head Men's Soccer Coach (Saint Mary's University of Minnesota / Winona, MN): Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota is seeking to hire a Head Men’s Soccer Coach. This position is responsible for Leading a competitive NCAA Division III men’s soccer program. (DIII) More details HERE.
Head Volleyball Coach (Western New Mexico University / Silver City, NM): Western New Mexico University is seeking a Head Volleyball Coach. For details on the position and the full job description, please visit the WNMU website. More details HERE.

Assistant Commissioner for Communications (Lone Star Conference / Richardson, TX): The Lone Star Conference (LSC) encourages applications for the position of Assistant Commissioner for Communications. The LSC Office is located in Richardson, Texas, a suburb of the city of Dallas. More details HERE.

Assistant Athletics Director for Athletic Communications (Pace University / Pleasantville, NY): Primary communications liaison for all 15 intercollegiate sports and spirit squads. Responsibilities include the compilation of statistics, records, development of story ideas and interviews. More details HERE.

Director of Strength and Conditioning (Pace University / Pleasantville, NY): Develop and implement the strength & conditioning program for all varsity sports programs, including speed, strength, and conditioning workouts during the academic year and summer when applicable. More details HERE.

Head Women's Soccer Coach (23-06) (Francis Marion University / Florence, SC): Francis Marion University, an NCAA Division II institution whose women’s soccer program competes as a member of the Peach Belt Conference invites applications for a Head Women’s Soccer Coach. More details HERE.

Head Women's Lacrosse Coach (Trevecca Nazarene University / Nashville, TN): Trevecca Athletics is starting a new program - Women's Lacrosse For immediate hire - Head Coach. Program start date - Fall 2023 Head Coach is responsible for all aspects of this NCAA D-2 program. More details HERE.

Associate Commissioner for Academic Relations (Southeastern Conference / Birmingham, AL): The Assoc. Commissioner, Academic Relations is the senior administrator for academic relations, the SEC’s unique effort highlighting the academic accomplishments and impact of its member institutions. (DI) More details HERE.

Associate Athletic Director - External Operations (Nova Southeastern University - Shark Athletics / Davie, FL): Provides leadership in all external operations functions for the Department of Athletics. More details HERE.

Assistant Sports Information Director (Western Michigan University / Kalamazoo, MI): Oversees the day-to-day communications and media relations for designated NCAA Division I sports. (DI) More details HERE.

Assistant Director of Athletic Academic Service (University of Houston / Houston, TX): Supports the overall administration of the academic services area of the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics to facilitate academic success. (DI) More details HERE.

Learning Specialist (Utah State University / Logan, UT): The Learning Specialist will work with colleagues in Student-Athlete Academic Services (SAAS) and across campus to meet the academic support needs of student-athletes. (DI) More details HERE.

Athletic Trainer (Oakland University / Rochester, MI): Oakland University Athletics is a Division I program committed to academic and athletic excellence and is looking for a highly organized, driven and detail oriented Athletic Trainer. (DI) More details HERE.

Commissioner (The Atlantic Hockey Association/College Hockey America / Winthrop, MA): The AHA/CHA is looking for a long-term strategic thinker whose decision-making will move the associations to the forefront of college hockey. More details HERE.
 
Associate Athletic Director for Communications (Montana State University Billings / Billings, MT): The Associate Athletic Director for Communications in the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics manages the compilation and distribution of information and news about MSUB Athletics. More details HERE.

Assistant Sports Information Director (UT Permian Basin / Odessa, TX): The Assistant Sports information Director provides assistance with planning and implementing communications strategies as they relate to the goals and objectives of the University of Texas Permian Basin’s sixteen athletic programs. More details HERE.

Athletics Academic Advisor (Cal Poly Humboldt / Arcata, CA): Athletics Academic Advisor – Academic and Career Advising Center (Job #519943) F/T position in advising student athletes. Closes: 11/10/2022. More details HERE.

Assistant Athletic Trainer (UT Permian Basin / Odessa, TX): Promotes the philosophy and objectives of the intercollegiate athletics program, to include adhering to all Departmental policies and procedures, as well as the rules and regulations of UTPB, the NCAA, Lone Star Conference and those set forth by The University of Texas System, and State of Texas. More details HERE.

Assistant Coach - Strength & Conditioning (UT Permian Basin / Odessa, TX): Responsible for supervising the athletic performance training of all student athletes which includes coordinating the prevention, care and rehabilitation of athletically related injuries the implementation and execution of all strength/conditioning programs to student athletes. More details HERE.

Director of Athletics (Southern Illinois University Edwardsville/ Edwardsville, IL): Southern Illinois University Edwardsville seeks a dynamic, collaborative, forward-thinking leader as its next director of athletics. (DI) More details HERE.

Director of Athletics Media Relations (Coker University / Hartsville, SC): The Director of Athletics Media Relations will manage all aspects of a DII program; to include statistics, media coverage, website management, operations management, and game day responsibilities. More details HERE.

Head Tennis Coach (Hope International University / Fullerton, CA): Hope International University is seeking a Head Tennis Coach. For details on the position and the full job description, please visit the HIU website. (NAIA) More details HERE.

Assistant Athletic Director for Strategic Communications & Operations (University of Illinois Springfield / Springfield, IL): Direct strategic communication efforts and event presentation for the University of Illinois Springfield's 17 NCAA Division II athletic programs. More details HERE.

Head Men's and Women's Golf Coach (Carleton College / Northfield, MN): Carleton College is a nationally-ranked liberal arts college with a nationally-ranked women's golf team and a successful men's golf team. This new positions combines the men's and women's programs. (DIII) More details HERE.

Beach Volleyball Assistant Coach (Hope International University / Fullerton, CA): HIU is seeking a part-time beach volleyball assistant coach. For position details, please visit our careers page for full job description (NAIA). More details HERE.

Director of Creative Services (University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee / Milwaukee, WI): This position will provide leadership & direction of the Creative Services unit responsible for creating & executing a graphics content, digital video content, social strategy for Athletics. (DI) More details HERE.

Director of Creative Services (University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee / Milwaukee, WI): This position will provide leadership & direction of the Creative Services unit responsible for creating & executing a graphics content, digital video content, social strategy for Athletics. (DI) More details HERE.

Assistant Commissioner of Compliance or Director of Compliance (Big Sky Conference / Farmington, UT): Support the Big Sky and its members to promote, educate, and enforce all NCAA, Conference, and institutional rules, policies, and procedures. Other duties include assisting with championships. (DI) More details HERE.

Director of Championships (Big Sky Conference / Farmington, UT): This candidate will plan, prepare, and help execute the Conference’s 15 championships. Also will assist with other sport administration functions plus additional responsibilities. (DI) More details HERE.

Assistant Women's Soccer Coach (Knox College / Galesburg, IL): Knox College invites applications for the position of Assistant Women’s Soccer Coach. This is a 12-month, exempt, at-will, non-benefits eligible position that begins as soon as possible. (DIII) More details HERE.

Director of Media Relations (University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee / Milwaukee, WI): This position will work creatively to strategically tell the story of Panther Athletics through written, social media, graphics, photo, video, and coordinated media requests & statistical recordings. (DI) More details HERE.

Head Track & Field Coach (Buena Vista University / Storm Lake, LA): The organization & supervision of intercollegiate track & field programs. Recruiting student-athletes, fundraising for the program, oversight of the budget, & managing of the track & field team. (DIII) More details HERE.

Commissioner (Mountain West Conference / Colorado Springs, CO): Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Commissioner is the Chief Operating Officer of the Conference. The Commissioner will provide dynamic and adaptive vision, leadership, and sound decision making (DI) More details HERE.

Assistant Athletics Director/Director of Compliance (Northern Kentucky University / Highland Heights, KY): The Assistant Athletics Director/Director of Compliance is responsible for managing all aspects of a comprehensive athletics compliance program that sees to ensure compliance with NCAA regulations. (DI) More details HERE.

Head Coach - Men's and Women's Bowling (OUAZ / Surprise, AZ): OUAZ (Surprise, AZ) is seeking applications for the full-time position of Head Men's and Women's Bowling Coach. (NAIA) More details HERE.

Learning Specialist - Student-Athlete Academic Services (SAAS) (Florida State University / Tallahassee, FL): This position is responsible for serving as a Learning Specialist for assigned student-athletes. They will also oversee and coordinate the mentor program, including recruitment, hiring, & training. (DI) More details HERE.

Coordinator of Internal Operations - Athletics (Kutztown University / Kutztown, PA): is a full-time benefits-eligible position within the Department of Athletics. Responsibilities include, facility scheduling for practices and home contests, home athletic event management, ... More details HERE.

Assistant Coach, Men's and Women's Swimming and Diving (Babson College / Babson Park, MA): 1st Assistant Coach for Men's and Women's Swimming & Diving program in the NEWMAC Conference. Babson was ranked 40th in the 2021-22 DIII LEARFIELD Director's Cup (2nd in Conference). (DIII) More details HERE.

Director of Marketing & Fan Engagement (University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee / Milwaukee, WI): Working closely with the Senior Associate AD for External Operations and the Associate AD for Sales & Fan Engagement, the Director of Marketing & Fan Engagement will provide leadership and strategic ... (DI) More details HERE.

Director, Marketing & Fan Experience (Georgia Tech Athletic Association / Atlanta, GA): The Director of Marketing and Fan Experience will assume responsibility for leading marketing and promotional efforts for Georgia Tech men's and women's basketball. The position will seek to maximize... (DI) More details HERE.

Head Softball Coach (Maryville College / Maryville, TN): Has full responsibility for the general supervision, recruitment, training, and administration of the varsity softball program. (DIII) More details HERE.

Assistant Men's Hockey Coach (Northwood University / Midland, MI): Northwood University is seeking applications for the full-time position of Assistant Men’s Hockey Coach. More details HERE.

Assistant Commissioner for Compliance (Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference / New Haven, CT): The Assistant Commissioner oversees the conference-wide compliance program and financial operations. There is sport and champion oversight as assigned as well as planning of conference meetings. More details HERE.

Facilities Coordinator (Administrative Support Coordinator I) (California State University, Dominguez Hills / Carson, CA): Under the general supervision of the Athletics Director the incumbent performs a variety of administrative duties to assist with daily operations in athletics. More details HERE.
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