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September 15, 2014
NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE
Northwestern College’s Barry Brandt has been named the 2014 NAIA Athletics Director of the Year. Brandt will be formally honored on April 13 during the NAIA national convention in Charlotte, NC. Brandt was Northwestern’s AD from 2000 until this past June, when he moved to the associate athletic director role as he prepares to retire in May 2015. During Brandt’s tenure as AD, Northwestern teams won seven NAIA national championships.
CANISIUS COLLEGE
Athletics Director Bill Maher announced today that Sergio Merino will be the new director of athletic performance, while Jake Janicki and Katie Sampson will join the athletic training staff. Merino served as the assistant director of athletic performance at the College for the past two months. Janicki spent last year at Western Michigan as a football athletic training intern. Sampson 06′ served as an assistant athletic trainer at the University of Rochester since Oct. 2010.
ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY
Arizona State University kicked off a public fundraising drive, the Sun Devil Stadium Momentum Campaign, back in January with plans to rebuild its Sun Devil Stadium. The university will invest $210 million into this project. The financial goal of the campaign is to raise $50 million in private donations. At a live streaming event this afternoon, Athletics Director Ray Anderson and Head Football Coach Todd Graham announced donations of $500,000 each.
UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN – STOUT
Lashannda Worthy arrived in the fall of 2014 and will serve an internship with the athletic department. Worthy will work within the department as an assistant to athletic director Duey Naatz, and will be a part of the administrative team throughout the term of the two-year grant. Worthy will also serve as an assistant track and field coach. Worthy comes from the Academy of Art University, where she served an internship working with compliance.
ROCHESTER INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
RIT Executive Director of Intercollegiate Athletics, Lou Spiotti, announced today that Jeff Siegel was promoted to Assistant Athletics Director for Intercollegiate Athletics and Ice Hockey Operations. Siegel, previously the Hockey Operations Manager, is in his ninth season at RIT. In addition, Siegel is the operations manager with the women’s hockey team and supervises the student-athlete equipment cage.
KANSAS WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY
Athletics Director Mike Hermann has been selected as the Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference representative to the newly formed NAIA Athletic Directors Association Board of Directors. This is the first time that the ADA has formed a Board of Directors as announced by NAIA ADA President Kevin Steele. This is Hermann’s 14th year as a AD and his second time serving on a similar athletic directors board.
UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA
On August 30th, heavy rains and lightning initially pushed back the starting game time from 7PM to around 10PM when Idaho finally was able to kick off to the Gators. After lightning once again forced a suspension in play. officials eventually agreed to cancel the game. The university has had an insurance policy in place for decades to cover loss ticket revenue in situations like the one with Idaho. For the Idaho game, UF had collected $1.8 million in ticket sales including from the some 40,000 fans that actually attended the game. The university is currently refunding those and other ticket holders. -Michael Adams-
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS
Though they’re just 31-22 since the 2009 BCS Championship Game loss against Alabama, the Longhorns continue to thrive in popularity. In December, Forbes estimated Longhorn football had a value of $139 million. According to the Department of Education, the Texas football program generated total revenues of $103,813,684 in 2013. Over the years, key dates on the Longhorns schedule have been built on traditional rivalries, leading to some worthy college football traditions. -Howard Bloom-
NICHOLLS STATE UNIVERSITY
Nicholls State football coach Charlie Stubbs resigned Sunday citing health issues according to a release from the school. Stubbs took over the Colonel program in 2010 and finished with a 10-38 record in his four-plus seasons. Nicholls Director of Athletics Rob Bernardi announced that associate head coach Chuck Hepola will oversee day-to-day football operations until a replacement is hired. -Times Picayune-
UNITED STATES MILITARY ACADEMY
USMA seeks an Athletic Academic Support Coordinator to assess and evaluate the students academic needs, using judgement to determine if student-athletes need additional academic support. The deadline to apply is Friday. For more information on applying, contact Lori Houlihan.
UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS
The UI athletic program, after years without a beer sponsorship, this year announced a four-year agreement with MillerCoors that makes Coors Light the “Official Beer of the Fighting Illini,” according to billboards and radio commercials. The new four-year deal is between MillerCoors and Learfield Sports, which handles sponsorship rights for the UI athletic department. It is “a six-figure benefit” to the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics -Tom Kacich-
MARQUETTE UNIVERSITY
Saturday morning, MU’s campus served as the location for the 2014 Briggs & Al’s Run & Walk, which benefits Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin. Nearly 20,000 participants either ran or walked in this year’s race. Some 37 years ago, legendary Marquette men’s basketball coach Al McGuire organized the first “Al’s Run” in support of Children’s Hospital with proceeds going to the prosthetic limb bank. McGuire was the figurehead and organizer of the event for 15 years.
UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA
The University of Alabama is looking to hire a Sr. Associate Athletic Director to do all of the athletic department’s fundraising events. You will be required to study past methods and coordinate and innovate new ones to help raise money for the department. Apply here by September 25th.
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI
The Golden Eagles are seeking an Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Technology to assist the coaches with game and practice video for the athletic department. The position will be open until it is filled. Apply here.
September 14, 2014
UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI
Mizzou announced Friday that Tiger athletics are a major contributor to the economic revenue in the city. Mizzou graduate students have been conducting a research study over the past five years to find out how much athletics impacts Columbia’s economy. The study found that just in the last year, athletics has brought in nearly a quarter of a billion dollars, the amount nearly doubling since 2010. Tiger football generated nearly $45 million in the last year alone.
UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE AT CHATTANOOGA
UTC seeks an Athletics Director of Compliance to be responsible for the development, implementation, monitoring and reporting of all policies and procedure relative to a comprehensive NCAA Division I compliance program. The position will be open until it is filled. Apply here.
UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA
UCF is in the process of funding a $6.5 million center that is scheduled to officially open its doors in either October or November 2015. Plans include the construction of a 22,500 square foot building to be situated adjacent to UCF’s football venue, Bright House Networks Stadium. The Wayne Densch Student-Athlete Center’s mission is to help UCF athletes achieve not only academic success, but also prepare them for their careers after college. -Darren Heitner-
DAVENPORT UNIVERSITY
Davenport seeks an Assistant Director of Athletics for Communications to direct all aspects of Davenport University’s athletic communications department including maintaining and updating the school’s athletic website as well as other forms of media including social platforms and pictures/videos for the student-athletes and coaches. The position will be open until it is filled. Apply here.
GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY
Several joined former head men’s basketball coach John Thompson Jr. Friday as ground officially broke for the four-story 144,000 square-foot John R. Thompson Intercollegiate Athletics Center. The $62 million project, expected to finish in August 2016, will be completely supported through philanthropy. It will include practice courts, team meeting rooms, men’s/women’s basketball coaches’ offices, and weight-training and sports medicine rooms for all varsity athletes.
September 13, 2014
UNIVERSITY OF WEST FLORIDA
UWF seeks an Assistant Athletic Director for Events and Facilities to be responsible for game-day/event and ticket operations and management for athletics. The position will be open until it is filled. Apply here. (#119960)
POINT UNIVERSITY
Point seeks an Assistant Athletic Director to be responsible for assisting the director of athletics with the daily operation of the athletic department and coordinating various administrative functions within the department. The position will be open until it is filled. Apply here.
UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON VICTORIA
Athletics Director Ashley Walyuchow will serve on the NAIA Athletic Directors Association’s Board of Directors. NAIA ADA President Kevin Steele announced today the formation of the association’s first-ever Board of Directors that will include one representative from each NAIA conference, including the Association of Independent Institutions Conference. Walyuchow will represent the A.i.i. Conference on the board. Walyuchow has served as Jaguar’s athletics director since UHV began an athletics program eight years ago.
LAMAR UNIVERSITY
Athletics Director Jason Henderson announced the promotion of Clint Burges to Director of Video Operations. Burges is entering his eighth year of service as Lamar’s video coordinator. Burges oversaw the launch of the Big Red Sports Network (BRSN) last year. Through the BRSN, Burges employees a staff of 15. The BRSN handles the video streaming efforts for the athletics department regularly producing free on demand content.
CSU BAKERSFIELD
California State University, Bakersfield seeks a Ticket Sales and Operations Coordinator to direct all activities of the athletic ticket office. Apply here by September 26th.
September 12, 2014
UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME
Athletic director Jack Swarbrick says that the school’s shoe and apparel contract with Under Armour exceeds the $90 million that was reported by multiple media outlets. Swarbrick and Under Armour declined to say how much the deal is worth. The school and Under Armour announced a 10-year deal in January to supply apparel for all 26 of its varsity teams, ending Notre Dame’s partnership with adidas after their contract expired. -SI Wire-
OLD DOMINION UNIVERSITY
ODU seeks a Senior Associate Athletic Director/Assistant VP of Athletic Development to provide strategic planning, leadership, direction, and administrative oversight for all aspects of athletic development while serving as the primary staff member of the Old Dominion Athletic Foundation’s board committees. The review of applications begins immediately and continues until position is filled. For more information on applying, contact Julie Strader.
LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY
Multiple sources report that athletics director Joe Alleva has received approval by the LSU Board of Supervisors for a three year contract extension. The Board made the decision without discussion today at its September meeting. Alleva, AD since 2008, will remain AD through 2019. However, the extension does not include a raise. Currently, Alleva makes $725,000 per year with incentives that could drive the amount up to $900,000.
UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY
Athletics director Mitch Barnhart announced today the promotion of Jason Schlafer, senior associate athletics director for corporate and university relations, to executive associate athletics director for external operations. An 18-year veteran of UK Athletics, Schlafer began his career as an intern in the marketing office. After graduation, he worked two years in private business before returning to UK Athletics as assistant director of marketing and licensing. He later received several promotions.
NICHOLLS STATE UNIVERSITY
Five certified athletic trainers from Thibodaux Regional Medical Center will work with Nicholls through an agreement making the hospital the official sports medicine provider for the university’s athletics program. The medical center’s trainers will provide services during all practices and games. Student-athletes will also have access to Thibodaux Regional’s sports medicine facilities. The partnership does not cost Nicholls anything. -AP-
JACKSONVILLE UNIVERSITY
JU seeks a Director of Athletic Development to oversee, direct and manage all aspects of athletic fundraising associated with the Jacksonville University Athletics Department. The position will be open until it is filled. Apply here.
FLORIDA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
FIT seeks an Assistant Director of Athletic Communications to cover assigned sports and maintain various records of student-athletes, coaches and teams. The position will be open until it is filled. Apply here.
UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND
The University of Maryland and Under Armour, Inc. (NYSE:UA) today announced a 10-year partnership extension that designates Under Armour as the official outfitter of its varsity intercollegiate athletic programs. The University of Maryland and Under Armour, Inc. (NYSE:UA) today announced a 10-year partnership extension that designates Under Armour as the official outfitter of its varsity intercollegiate athletic programs.
OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY
Oregon State has demolished the old Goss Stadium stomping grounds. Rising in its place is a building that will include a new state-of-the art locker room. The locker room project, over $4 million, began in early August. It should be completed by February, when the two-time defending Pac-12 champion Beavers begin their 21st season under Casey, the most successful coach in the program’s 106-year history.
RUTGERS UNIVERSITY
Rutgers football coach Kyle Flood is set to be the highest-paid state employee next year after agreeing to a two-year contract extension Thursday that will pay him $1.25 million in 2015. Rutgers men’s basketball coach Eddie Jordan currently holds the distinction at $1.1 million guaranteed for the upcoming season. Jordan’s salary will increase to $1.15 million on April 23, 2015. By then, Flood will be guaranteed $300,000 more than his current $950,000 salary. -Keith Sargeant-
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA
Minnesota seeks an Assistant Director to be responsible to the Athletic Compliance Office and the Office of the General Counsel for: advising and assisting in the work required to comply with all National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), Big Ten Conference, Western Collegiate Hockey Association (WCHA) and University of Minnesota rules and regulations. The position will be open until it is filled. Apply here.
OKLAHOMA BAPTIST UNIVERSITY
Oklahoma Baptist University seeks an Associate Athletic Director for External Operations. Brian Morris is leaving to go to UMKC for the same position at UMKC. OBU is in the first year in the transition to NCAA Division II. For more information on applying for the opening, contact Human Resources.
September 11, 2014
BOISE STATE UNIVERSITY
For the first time since the 2008 Poinsettia Bowl, the Boise State football team will take the field Saturday against Connecticut without an NCAA investigation, penalties or probation hanging over the program. The Broncos’ three-year NCAA probation stemming from their major infractions case expires Friday. The compliance office no longer has to write annual reports to the NCAA on its progress. -Chadd Cripe-
MACALESTER COLLEGE
MAC and Athletics Director Kim Chandler are pleased to announce the promotion of Sarah Graves to Assistant Athletic Director for Recruiting. Graves is in her sixth year on staff at Macalester College and has served as the department’s Athletic Admissions Coordinator and Assistant Volleyball Coach during her employment.
UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA
Spotify is partnering with The University of Oklahoma to power the music behind the Sooners 2014 season. All season long, Sooner athletics will be creating and releasing playlists on their official Spotify profile to get fans ready for the all day tailgates and pumped up for each game. Sooner fans can even listen to what the coaches are jamming to when they’re getting in the zone. -Spotify-
WAKE FOREST
College AD has learned Blake Edmunds is the new Director of Marketing for Wake Forest University. For the past six years, Edmunds held the title of Assistant Director of Marketing at the university. Sources also tell us, that Wake Forest has hired Kathleen Hurley as Edmunds replacement. Hurley arrived at Wake Forrest after working in marketing and promotions at the University of Akron. The Demon Deacons are in the process of hiring and assistant director as well.
NIAGARA UNIVERSITY
Niagara University Director of Athletics Simon Gray has promoted Associate Athletic Director Stephen Butler to Deputy Director of Athletics. The announcement was made today. Butler, who is in his fourth year at the university, has served as the Interim Director of Athletics twice during his tenure, most recently during the 2013-14 season. Butler will assist the Director of Athletics in the daily operation of the department.
UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT
Four billboards featuring UConn’s Husky mascot had school officials scrambling yesterday to have the advertisements taken down. At least one legislator and others who saw the “endorsement” of a beer brand as contrary to UConn’s efforts to curtail drinking and vandalism on campus, particularly after UConn victories and during the once-notorious Spring Weekend celebrations. “What are they thinking? That’s the first thing that came into my head,” said Sen. Toni Boucher, R-Wilton, who is a ranking member of the legislature’s higher education committee. -Kathleen Megan
NCAA
The 80 voting members in the new autonomy structure will meet formally to begin the governance change Jan. 17 during the 2015 NCAA Convention in D.C. The belief is that this is first time representatives from the 65 Power 5 conferences and 15 voting athletes will meet in person. A separate NCAA Convention business session for the Power 5 conferences will be conducted the next day. Details were revealed in an NCAA memo sent out last week, outlining a governance transition timeline. -Dennis Dodd-
UNIVERSITY AT BUFFALO
President Satish K. Tripathi today announced a five-year contract extension for Athletic Director Daniel J. “Danny” White, until 2019. Hired in 2012, White immediately launched a strategic plan to enhance the national profile of the UB athletics program and compete for championships within the Mid-American Conference. His vision for extending the reputation and market reach of UB Athletics focuses on leveraging UB’s status as the largest public university in New York State and its prominence as one of the nation’s top research universities.
OAKLAND UNIVERSITY
Terry Sauerbry will be the new director of strength and condition for Oakland Athletics, announced the department on Wednesday. Prior to Oakland, he spent the last eight years as the head of the strength and conditioning program at Missouri State. Sauerbry also spent time at Rhode Island where he established the Rhode Island athletics strength and conditioning program where none had previously existed.
NEW MEXICO STATE UNIVERSITY
NMSU announces transformational changes to the season ticket pricing structure at the Pan American Center for the 2014-15 men’s basketball season. NM State has eliminated the required seat donation that has been charged since the 2006-07 season. Now, fans that join the Aggie Athletic Club will be eligible to purchase season tickets anywhere in the arena, including all seats in the lower bowl. All lower bowl seats, except those located in sections 101 and 103, will be reserved for Aggie Athletic Club members.
DIXIE STATE UNIVERSITY
Dixie State University Athletics and Southern Utah Live have partnered to broadcast all home events for the 2014-15 sports season. Additionally, The Storm Stackup, a professionally-produced sports rundown show, will air beginning Friday, Sept. 12, on local television and internet streaming channels. Fall coverage of DSU home games in football, soccer (M/W) and volleyball will be broadcast and streamed live via pay-per-view. With new cameras, Southern Utah LIVE introduces high definition coverage of DSU sports.
UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI
The University of Miami seeks a Senior Associate Athletics Director for Communications, Marketing and Sales to be responsible for the direct oversight, policy development, budget and personnel management ofCommunications, Marketing and Multimedia Rights Liaison, Sales, spirit squads, mascot, and licensing, public and media relations, production of television and radio shows, and sports programs as assigned. The position will be open until it is filled. Apply here.
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA
USF seeks an Assistant Director of Ticket Operations to assist with the day to day operations of the USF Ticket Office for Athletics events. The position will be open until it is filled. Apply here.
September 10, 2014
THE CITADEL
In an email, Jim Senter, athletic director at The Citadel, thanked Florida State for its hospitality last weekend during his team’s visit and football game against No. 1 FSU at Doak Campbell Stadium. Senter also addressed and apologized for the comments one of The Citadel’s offensive lineman made after Saturday’s game regarding the injuries sustained by three Seminole defensive linemen. -Jim Henry-
UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND
The University of Maryland today named Gary Williams to the role of Senior Managing Director for Alumni Relations and Athletic Development. Williams was recently enshrined into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. Williams earned his Bachelor’s Degree in business administration from UMD in 1968. He has coached at both the high school and collegiate level, and has coached and led programs in the BIG EAST, ACC and Big Ten.
MONMOUTH UNIVERSITY
Monmouth University and ESPN have announced an agreement which will bring Monmouth Hawks athletics contests to ESPN3 beginning later this year. The programming will be produced entirely by members of the Monmouth University community. The four, five and six camera HD productions will feature full ESPN graphics integration, replay and two or three-person announcing teams. The events have the ability to be viewed in 95 million households and by an additional 21 million U.S.-based college students and military personnel.
ADELPHI UNIVERSITY
Adelphi Athletics has named Pat McCabe its new Head Women’s Lacrosse Coach. McCabe, a national hall of fame defenseman, started his playing career at Elmont Memorial High School, where he guided the program to a New York State Championship. At the Syracuse University, he won three NCAA Division I National Championships, earned four United States Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association All-American honors and also got the 1990 NCAA Defensive Player of The Year award.
BROWN UNIVERSITY
Brown men’s lacrosse coach Lars Tiffany ‘90 announced that Sean Kirwan will join the Brown staff as offensive coordinator and Gill Conners will come to College Hill as the Bears’ volunteer assistant coach. Kirwan comes to Brown from Tufts, where he was an offensive assistant coach for two years, helping the Jumbos to the NCAA National Championship in 2014. Conners graduated from Quinnipiac in 2014 after a stellar career in the Bobcats’ net.
TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY
The 2014-15 academic year marks the 40th anniversary of women’s varsity athletics at Texas A&M. As part of a year-long celebration, numerous recognitions and activities will be held leading up to the official 40th anniversary date on June 15, 2015. Texas A&M has finished in the top 10 of the Learfield Sports Directors Cup for five straight years. Over the past 40 years, Texas A&M’s women’s sports have accounted for 19 national titles, 44 conference championships and four Olympic medals.
APPLE
Apple yesterday introduced two new iPhones, its Apple Watch and a mobile payment system. Apple is developing Internet-enabled tools people can use to control parts of their home. The company wants to let employers harness the power of “Big Data” from their Apple devices. In collegiate athletics, these new products will certainly impact fans and supporters overall. From wearable tech to more options with apps, we may easily see an improved game experience and involvement throughout all athletics programs across the country.
UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN
The athletic department made changes in the past few weeks. Mark Shook was hired as Assistant AD for Academic Services and John Sare joined the Office of Academic Services. Brittany McGowan and Justin Weaver join the Student-Athlete Development Office. Director of Budget and Camps Mario Morris received a promotion to Director of Financial Operations. Assistant Camps Director Tracy Chynoweth received a promotion to Interim Camps Director.
UNIVERSITY OF AKRON
Akron seeks an Assistant Director of Communications to be responsible for establishing and maintaining relationships with local, regional and national media to maximize coverage and exposure for Athletics through both traditional and new media sources. Apply here by October 9th.
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT LITTLE ROCK
UALR baseball head coach Chris Curry has announced the hiring of Shawn Redd as Director of Baseball Operations. Redd comes to UALR after spending the past four years as Facilities Manager and Head of Baseball Grounds at TCU, in addition to being a head coach for the Dallas Patriots baseball organization and a catchers/hitting coach at the Batters Cave Training Academy.
GEORGIA GWINNETT COLLEGE
GGC named Clay Trainum the new Sports Information Director on Monday. Trainum spent the past two years as the assistant director for media relations at Lamar University in Beaumont, Texas, where he served as the primary sports information contact for baseball, cross country, tennis, volleyball and track and field. In addition, he carried secondary responsibilities for both football and men’s basketball.
HIGH POINT UNIVERSITY
HPU Athletics officially dedicated the new, $9 million Witcher Athletic Center at Vert Stadium in an official ceremony yesterday. The state-of-the-art, 36,000-square foot facility will house the department’s lacrosse and soccer programs while also providing impressive new spaces for athletic training, academic services, media and donor hospitality. The building is named after High Point University alumnus Doug Witcher ’77, who serves as the CEO of Smart Choice, a national insurance network based in the Triad.
MIAMI UNIVERSITY
MU seeks an Assistant Director of Development/Major Gifts Officer to advance the mission of the university by planning, organizing, and implementing strategies to increase the level of personal involvement and financial commitment of alumni and friends. The position will be open until it is filled. Apply here.
ITHACA COLLEGE
Ithaca College seeks an Associate Athletics Director to provide leadership and direct assistance in the administration of a comprehensive intercollegiate athletics program and to serve as a strategist and senior advisor to the Director. The position will be open until it is filled. Apply here.
September 9, 2014
RADFORD UNIVERSITY
Radford head women’s basketball coach Mike McGuire announced that Joey O’Toole has accepted the position of video coordinator with the women’s basketball staff. O’Toole is no stranger to the New River Valley, having attended Virginia Tech from 2006-2011. During that time, O’Toole earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees. In addition to his academics, O’Toole took time out of his schedule to assist the Virginia Tech women’s basketball team as a practice player.
BOWLING GREEN STATE UNIVERSITY
BG athletics director Chris Kingston told the school’s varsity athletes on Sunday that the Falcons will switch from Adidas apparel to Nike apparel. The switch will not be immediate because athletic departments purchase equipment, especially uniforms, well in advance of the season. “By the fall of 2015, our teams will be wearing 100 percent new Nike [gear],” Kingston said.
SOUTHEAST MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY
President Kenneth Dobbins announced his plans to retire on June 30th, 2015 at his State of the University address yesterday. Dobbins became president on July 1, 1999, after serving as Executive VP since 1993. Dobbins will do consulting work with the AASCU while retired. Board President Doyle Privett expects to name the next president in early 2015. Dobbins is currently the longest-serving president of a public four-year university in Missouri. -Jami Black KRCU-
EASTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY
EMU seeks an Associate Athletics Director for Sports Medicine to coordinate, supervise and administer the health care program for all student-athletes within the athletics department. The position will be open until it is filled. Apply here.
SOUTHERN METHODIST UNIVERSITY
Citing personal issues, June Jones has resigned as head coach of the SMU football program effective immediately. SMU Director of Athletics Rick Hart has named Associate Head Coach/Defensive Coordinator Tom Mason head coach for the remainder of the year. Jones had signed a three-year contract extension back in December. The search for Jones’ replacement will be a national search; however, Athletics Director Rick Hart stated that he not anyone in the Athletics Department will comment on the process until they are ready to announce a selection.
COLLEGE SPORTS INFORMATION DIRECTORS OF AMERICA
CoSIDA seeks a Director of Membership Engagement to serve as the primary point of contact for CoSIDA members and potential members. Apply here by September 29th.
September 8, 2014
UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA
Since the first round of state budget cuts in 2010, the athletic department has accrued a $3.2 million deficit, Athletics Director Doug Knuth said. “We have a five-year plan to pay that deficit down that is not based on ticket sales but on using guaranteed revenue sources from increased distribution in NCAA,” he said. UNR President Marc Johnson said the plan is to avoid putting more student money into the athletic program. -Lenita Powers, RGJ-
OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY
The Beavers are set to hire former Eastern Washington assistant coach Rachi Wortham as director of player personnel. Wortham fills the final vacancy on head men basketball coach Wayne Tinkle’s staff. Tinkle hired three assistants — Kerry Rupp, Gregg Gottlieb and Stephen Thompson — and director of basketball operations Kurt Paulson. Last month, Tinkle added former Craig Robinson student manager Ravi Patel as a graduate assistant to serve as video coordinator. Wortham’s job description is a departure from the responsibilities Joe Kennedy, OSU’s first director player of personnel, held under Robinson last season. -Connor Letourneau-
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Multiple sources say that the Pac-12 Conference fined Athletics Director Pat Haden $25,000, due to an incident on Saturday at the football game against Stanford. The Pac-12 also reprimanded Haden for his actions. Yesterday, he had both apologized and banned himself from the sidelines for the next two games.
OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY
Our Beaver Nation, the development arm of OSU Athletics, is announcing the start of a new digital offering for its donor community. OBN-TV is the new digital home for OSU Athletics Development. The goal is to provide our donor family the ability to see our athletic programs as they never have before. It will also give an inside look to the donor experience on game day as well as the impact our donor community has on our student-athletes. Content created by OBN-TV will be housed on a new YouTube channel known as ourbeavernation.
UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI
President Donna Shalala plans on stepping down in 2015. Shalala told the school’s board of trustees of her decision today. She took over at Miami in 2001 after serving eight years as Health and Human Services Secretary under President Bill Clinton, with whom she remains close. Miami is consistently ranked among the nation’s top 50 colleges and universities. A new president could be in place by June 1st – the start of Miami’s next fiscal year. -Tim Reynolds-
HARVARD UNIVERSITY
Harvard will announce today a $350 million gift — the largest in Harvard’s history and part of The Harvard Campaign, seven-year $6.5 billion fundraising effort — to support efforts at the School of Public Health to tackle the world’s toughest health challenges. The gift comes from The Morningside Foundation, established by the family of the late T.H. Chan, which has focused its philanthropy primarily on education, health, and faith-based organizations in North America and Asia.
OHIO UNIVERSITY
Ohio seeks an Assistant Athletic Director of Media Relations to administer all components of sports information for Ohio University’s 16 sports, to include the communication and distribution of sports related information to local, regional and national media outlets, the Mid-American Conference and NCAA offices. Apply here.
BAYLOR UNIVERSITY
Baylor seeks an Assistant Director of Compliance to support the mission of Baylor University and the Department of Athletics through athletic excellence and coordination and education of NCAA, conference, and institutional rules and regulations. The position will be open until it is filled. Apply here.
LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY
LSU will propose on Friday a contract extension for Athletics Director Joe Alleva to the LSU Board of Supervisors. The proposed contract would not include a raise and would keep Alleva under contract until June 2019. Alleva is currently signed through June 2016 and makes a base salary of $525,000 with a supplement of $200,000 for efforts to enhance Athletic Department revenues with a possibility of $175,000 in incentives. Alleva has served as LSU’s athletic director since 2008 after a 10-year stint as athletic director of Duke University. -Tyler Nunez-
PACIFIC UNIVERSITY OREGON
Pacific University seeks an Assistant Women’s Soccer Coach to be responsible for serving as Head Coach of the Women’s Soccer Junior Varsity program as well as serving as the primary recruiter for the JV team. The position will be open until it is filled. Apply here.
September 7, 2014
OLD DOMINION UNIVERSITY
ODU seeks a Senior Associate Athletic Director/Assistant VP of Athletic Development to provide strategic planning, leadership, direction, and administrative oversight for all aspects of athletic development while serving as the primary staff member of the Old Dominion Athletic Foundation’s board committees. The position will be open until it is filled. For more information on applying, contact Julie Strader.
RIVERSIDE COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
RCCD seeks a Certified Athletic Trainer to be responsible for the training, exercise, therapeutic care, injury prevention, and rehabilitative treatment of student athletes. Apply here by September 17th.
WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY
WSU seeks an Assistant Ticket Office Manager to responsible for coordinating and administering various aspects of a multi-million dollar ticket sales operation in accordance with National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), Pac-12 Conference, Washington State University, and State of Washington bylaws, rules, regulations, and policies as approved by the Director of Ticket Operations. Apply here by September 14th.
CENTURY COLLEGE
Century College seeks a Women’s Softball Coach to be responsible for coaching, recruiting, program development, and public relations. Apply here by September 15th.
September 6, 2014
AUBURN UNIVERSITY
Auburn seeks a Director for Athletics Marketing to advance the mission and brand of the AU Athletics Department by developing and implementing marketing and promotional plans, advancing development efforts, coordinating ticket sales initiatives, directing advertising campaigns, creating fan engagement programs and enhancing the fan experience. Apply here by September 19th.
OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY
OSU seeks an Assistant Ticket Director for Customer Service to be responsible for the development of procedures and guidelines as it relates to customer service and communication. The deadline is September 14th. For more information on applying, contact Human Resources
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT DALLAS
The University of Texas at Dallas seeks an Associate Athletic Director to coordinate, develop and administer all aspects of external development, marketing, and promotions that support the athletics program and budget. The position will be open until it is filled. Apply here.
September 5, 2014
OLIVET NAZARENE UNIVERSITY
ONU announced Athletic Director Gary Newsome will serve on the Board of Directors for the NAIA Athletic Directors Association. The goal of this newly formed board is to help lead the NAIA into a more productive future. This will include recognizing the accomplishments of members and encouraging professional growth. During his tenure at the helm of the Tigers, Olivet has won five consecutive Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference All-Sports Cups and had the highest finish in university history. -NCN News-
GEORGIA TECH
Yesterday the NCAA Division I Committee on Infractions released a statement that the athletic department failed to monitor its programs, with nine programs being cited for making at least 478 impermissible phone calls and sending at least 299 text messages to recruits. According to the statement the majority of the violations occurred in men’s basketball, women’s basketball and football from March 2011 to March 2012. NCAA rules instituted new rules deregulating texts and phone calls to recruits on June 15, 2012. -Raphielle Johnson-
NORTHWESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY
Haley Blount, a school record-setting competitor as a Northwestern State track and field student-athlete who has served as the associate director of alumni affairs at her alma mater for the past three years, has been named NSU’s assistant athletic director for development and marketing. Greg Burke, the Demons’ director of athletics, and associate athletic director for external affairs Adam Jonson made the announcement today.
GOSHEN COLLEGE
Goshen Athletics announced that Tony Miller will be the new Sports Information Director yesterday evening. Miller, who spent the last four years covering the Leafs as part of the award-winning broadcast team at 91.1 The Globe, takes over from Josh Gleason who spent the six-plus years in the role before being named Interim Athletic Director in June. For the past five years, Miller has served in a variety of capacities, on the air with the Regional Radio Sports Network.
WEST POINT ASSOCIATION OF GRADUATES
The WPAOG seeks an Associate Athletics Director to provide professional support to the Development Team. The position will be open until it is filled. Apply here.
UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII
Don Murphy of Murphy’s Bar and Grill, Raymond Noh of Noh Foods, Kurt Osaki of Osaki Creative and the aio Foundation have launched an online crowdfunding site called “We Get ‘Em” to raise money for Hawaii Athletics in response to last month’s announcement of a $3 million budget shortfall. As of yesterday afternoon, the “We Get ‘Em” website showed the effort had raised $2,406 from 46 donors. Noh said the nonprofit is also accepting mail in checks for the next 60 days. – Matt Tuohy-
MARSHALL UNIVERSITY
A ribbon-cutting ceremony for Marshall’s new indoor practice facility is set for 4 p.m. Saturday. The official title of the $24 million practice facility will be announced during the ceremony, Athletics Director Mike Hamrick said, but he declined to comment on for whom the facility will be named only saying it would be named for a “major benefactor to the VISION Campaign with close Marshall ties.” -The Herald-Dispatch-
VIRGINIA TECH
Supports are starting to go up at the site of the new indoor practice facility as construction on the new building continues outside Lane Stadium. WM Jordan Company is the general contractor for the project. The facility will be 210 ft. wide, 400 ft. long and 85 ft. high. Gabbard said head coach Frank Beamer specifically requested the 85 ft. ceiling, which is significantly higher than most facilities. According to Gabbard, the new indoor facility should be done by next July.
LEARFIELD SPORTS
TuneIn and Learfield Sports today announced an extended partnership in which TuneIn will carry every play-by-play broadcast and additional college football content from 19 Learfield Sports’ university partners. This will improve Learfield’s worldwide distribution of digital programming, and add to TuneIn’s extensive list of over 85 college teams. Every college team will have its own branded 24/7 channel on TuneIn.
HIGH POINT UNIVERSITY
High Point seeks an Assistant Athletic Trainer to be responsible for injury prevention, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation; maintaining accurate and up-to-date medical records; practice and game coverage including away events. The review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. For more information on applying, contact Matt Schooler.
SOUTHEAST MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY
SEMO seeks an Assistant Athletics Director for Compliance to assist with creating a comprehensive compliance rules education program and provide rules interpretations for coaches, departmental staff, student-athletes, prospective student-athletes, University personnel, alumni, and boosters. Apply here by September 19th.
September 4, 2014
LOYOLA UNIVERSITY MARYLAND
Sources tell College AD that Loyola MD signed Athletics Director Jim Paquette to a multi year contract extension this week. His original contract was through 2015. Paquette is in his fourth academic year as Assistant Vice President/Director of Athletics at Loyola University Maryland after being appointed in February 2010. He previously spent 16 years on the athletic leadership team at Boston College.
SOUTH PLAINS COLLEGE
The Athletics Department announces the addition of two new employees for the upcoming seasons as Will Kelly and Carolyn Wadley have joined the staff on a full-time basis. Previously an athletic trainer at Texas Tech, Kelly will be the new Head Athletic Trainer. Wadley will be the assistant women’s basketball coach. Wadley got her start in collegiate athletics when she attended school and played basketball at Salt Lake Community College from 2003-2005.
LA ROCHE COLLEGE
On Saturday, La Roche will unveil the results of a $2.7 million renovation at a dedication ceremony. The new athletic complex will enable La Roche to expand its number of athletic teams to 13. The Redhawks compete in Division III of the NCAA and in the Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference. The college’s teams have won 12 conference championships and 10 conference regular season titles. – Jill Cueni-Cohen –
CUNY ATHLETIC CONFERENCE
The City University of New York Athletic Conference announces the hiring of Michael Sporton as the Special Events and Intramurals Manager. Sporton will be responsible for organizing the conference’s special events and Intramural Championship Series. The Queens College graduate will be looking to bring his 5 years of experience as Assistant Athletic Director for Fitness and Game Day Operations at Queens College to the role.
GRU AUGUSTA
After holding the interim position from January to August, Taylor Lamb became the new Director of Athletic Media Relations Tuesday. Lamb was GRU’s Assistant Media Relations Director from 2012-13 after coming to the university in October 2012. He is responsible for all information concerning the athletics department and its 13 NCAA teams. Lamb maintains and produces the content for the GRU Athletics website and coordinates with media outlets to promote the university.
UNIVERSITY OF DENVER
Vice Chancellor for Athletics Peg Bradley-Doppes announced today the promotion of Ryan Peck to Associate Vice Chancellor for External Affairs. Peck now adds ticketing, branding, public relations, communications oversight and a liaison to Denver Sports Properties to his portfolio of responsibilities. Peck begins his fourth year in the Division of Athletics and Recreation after a three and a half year years at UTC as the Assistant AD of the UTC Mocs Club & Marketing.
UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA AT MONROE
Former OF Brandon Alexander (2012-13) will be the new Volunteer Baseball Coach. Alexander was a student assistant last year. Former Catcher Logan Fiasco (2012-13) will be the new Director of Baseball Operations. Fiasco was a student assistant last year.
FROSTBURG STATE UNIVERSITY
FSU seeks an Athletic Communications Intern to assist with daily operations of an Athletic Communications Office which supports and promotes 21 NCAA Division III sports. Apply here by October 3rd.
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
The Southern California BMW Centers will be the exclusive sponsor of the unique USC versus UCLA rivalry series and will present the winner with the SoCal BMW Crosstown Cup, which will be awarded annually to the athletic department with the most success against the other in head-to-head matchups in all sports during an academic year. Ten points are available for each of the 19 men’s and women’s sports the schools compete in. It takes 100 points to clinch the trophy.
BARRY UNIVERSITY
Athletics Director Michael L. Covone announced today the hiring of Amanda Knight as Assistant Athletics Director. Knight was previously the senior woman administrator at Texas A&M-Kingsville. Knight joined the Javelina athletic department in March 2011 and was named the Assistant Athletic Director for Academics and Compliance/SWA in August of 2013.
FORDHAM UNIVERSITY
Head athletic trainer Vincent Porricelli announced the hiring of Justine Stevenson and Aliza Feuerstein as assistant athletic trainers. Stevenson served this past year as an assistant athletic trainer at St. Francis College in Brooklyn, working with the women’s basketball team. Feuerstein served this past spring as a graduate assistant athletic trainer with the New York Red Bulls, assisting the sports medicine staff.
UNIVERSITY OF PORTLAND
Portland announced Tuesday that it has agreed on an eight-year extension with Nike to be the university’s athletic footwear and athletic apparel supplier through the 2021-22 school year. Nike and the university signed its first deal in 2002. Nike is now working on a brand refresh that will affect the school’s 15 varsity sports. The rebranding is expected to be unveiled at the Oct. 24 women’s soccer match against Pepperdine University. -Allan Brettman-
TRANSYLVANIA UNIVERSITY
Transylvania seeks an Assistant Baseball Coach to assist the head coach with recruiting prospective student-athletes, scheduling and organizing practice sessions, monitoring academic progress, and mentoring and advising student-athletes. A specific emphasis will be placed on pitching. Apply here. The position will be open until it is filled.
MIDDLE TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY
MTSU seeks an Assistant Sports Information Director to assist the Associate Athletic Director for Athletic Communication handle all forms of athletic communications for the athletic department. Apply here by September 8th.
September 3, 2014
UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII
The football team will likely extend its apparel and equipment contract with Under Armour after it expires in 2016. Athletics Director Ben Jay said UH is talking to the apparel company about a possible extension beyond June 30, 2016, depending on what Under Armour offers the university. UH currently has an eight-year agreement with Under Armour that brings in about $410,000 this year for the men’s football team and about $14,000 for the women’s softball team. -Matt Tuohy-
UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI
Head Baseball Coach Ty Neal has announced the hiring of Ted Tom to the staff as the Director of Baseball Operations. Tom comes to UC with extensive coaching experience, having served as the head coach at NAIA Shawnee State since 2008. As the skipper for the Bears, Tom compiled an overall record of 203-193, making him the all-time winningest coach in Shawnee State history. Tom led SSU to four 30-win seasons in his last five years at the helm.
GEORGIA TECH
Former NCAA student-athlete and NFL veteran Brett Daniels has been named as Georgia Tech’s newest Deputy Director of Athletics, announced today by AD Mike Bobinski. Daniels comes to The Flats after spending 25 years with the Dallas Cowboys organization in a variety of roles, most recently as Senior Director of Corporate Communications & Brand Management.
SUL ROSS STATE UNIVERSITY
James G. “Butch” Worley, formerly deputy director of athletics at the University of Texas at Austin, has been named vice president for external affairs. Worley’s responsibilities in this newly-created position will include oversight of the university’s athletics program, development, and alumni affairs. Worley joined the University of Texas in Austin in 1987 as deputy director for athletics.
GEORGIA TECH
Men’s basketball standout Marvin Lewis is returning to his alma mater as Associate AD for Finance & Administration, AD Mike Bobinski announced yesterday. Lewis spent the past two years at the University of Maryland as the Associate AD for Business. Prior to Maryland, he spent nearly five years in downtown Atlanta as Sr. Associate AD for Finance and Administration at Georgia State, where he was also the sport administrator for nine varsity sports programs.
WICHITA STATE UNIVERSITY
WSU announced the addition of Bryan Holmgren and Weston Pletcher to the Marketing and Strategic Communications staff. Holmgren will be the Assistant Director of Media Relations. He spent the past two years as the Director of Athletic Communications at Northwestern Oklahoma State University. Pletcher has been named the Assistant Director of New Media, we reported almost a few weeks ago but is now confirmed. He spent the past year as a Media Relations Assistant at Kentucky.
BIG SOUTH CONFERENCE
The Big South Conference seeks a Deputy Commissioner to be responsible for providing leadership to the operating units of the Big South Conference, including: basketball, sports administration and external relations. The evaluation of candidates will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. For more information on applying, contact jobs@bigsouth.org.
LAMAR UNIVERSITY
Lamar seeks an Assistant Athletic Director for Marketing & Events to direct, coordinate, and manage the marketing program and solicitation of events to the Montagne Center to provide external financial support of the University’s Intercollegiate Athletics Program. The position will be open until it is filled. Apply here.
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA
Land O’Lakes, Inc. announced today that it will invest $25 million in University of Minnesota academics and Gopher Athletics — one of the largest single corporate commitments in University history and the largest commitment ever made collectively by Land O’Lakes, Inc. and the Land O’Lakes Foundation. The monetary commitment is largely philanthropic, but also includes an element of sponsorship. It will fund projects and initiatives throughout numerous University departments and colleges.
OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY
OSU Athletics and the SGA are partnering to transform an area of campus into a student tailgating haven. The university plans to host the tailgate on the strip of land north of Boone Pickens Stadium, in front of the new Sherman E. Smith Training Center. The land measures 60 feet by 450 feet, will divide into 14 large plots and include a 10-foot walkway. The large plots can divide into smaller sections to potentially accommodate up to 30 or 40 tailgates. -Kaelynn Knoernschild-
KEAN UNIVERSITY
Jayme Levine joins the athletic training support staff as a full-time assistant athletic trainer. Levine has worked closely with four Kean programs since the Fall of 2010 and served as an athletic training education department graduate assistant since the Fall of 2012. Levine has also worked with the New York Football Giants, the Overlook Medical center in Summit, the National Council on Strength & Fitness and the Special Olympics Medical Staff.
THE UNIVERSITY AT BUFFALO
This summer, UB installed a new turf field after the old one was damaged in a polar vortex during the winter. UB Athletics confirmed the field cost $1,097,000 to install. The school paid $240,000 of the total cost out of its emergency fund, while the remaining $857,000 was released from Buffalo’s budget plan through the Capital Construction Program. UB’s new turf is part of the athletic department’s ongoing rebranding movement, the New York Bulls Initiative.
TEMPLE UNIVERSITY
Temple University seeks an Assistant Director of Leadership Gifts to cultivate and manage relationships with new and prospective donors, including identifying, soliciting and stewarding donors, and must be a highly energetic, organized and enthusiastic professional with a track record of building relationships and working collaboratively and strategically. The position will be open until it is filled. Apply here.
September 2, 2014
GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY
Former men’s basketball All-American Roy Hibbert (C’08) became the third former Hoya in the last two weeks to make a donation to the University, committing $1 million on Tuesday for the Thompson Athletics Center. A groundbreaking ceremony for the Thompson Athletics Center is scheduled for September 12, 2014. Hibbert’s contribution is part of the $62 million project that will be completely supported through philanthropy.
AUGUSTANA COLLEGE
AD Slade Larscheid announced today two hires and two promotions. Jill Schlekeway and Abby Vlastuin join as community relations coordinator and athletic administration intern, respectively. Promotions include Bryan Miller to assistant AD for external relations and Brandon Hunt to assistant baseball coach. Schlekeway was an associate AD at USD from 2009-11. Vlastuin currently works as a nutritionist for Hy-Vee. Miller was Augustana’s marketing and promotions director since 2008. Hunt spent the last two seasons as a volunteer assistant.
LAKE SUPERIOR STATE UNIVERSITY
LSSU Athletics today announced the hiring of Laura Ansell as the new athletic trainer and Arianne Davis as the new director of marketing and ticket sales. Ansell, formerly a member of the ticket service squad for the Toledo Mud Hens Baseball Club and Toledo Walleye Hockey Club, replaced former LSSU ticket manager Nancy LeGreve. Davis, LSSU’s assistant track/field coach in 2013-14, replaced former LSSU athletic trainer Kris Veverka in July.
PRESBYTERIAN COLLEGE
PC announced the addition of Madeline Williams to the Sports Information Department as an assistant for 2014-15. Williams will be the primary sports information contact for the men’s and women’s soccer, men’s and women’s tennis, and the lacrosse team. Prior to PC, Williams was the Sports Editor of The Rocket newspaper at SRU, and for the past year, has served as a sports correspondent for The Sharon Herald in her hometown.
FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY
The new President search is ongoing. Many individuals are waiting until this afternoon to send in applications, to limit exposure due to Florida’s public records laws. So far, 24 men and women have applied. The search advisory committee will meet Friday to narrow the applicant list to about six, all to receive interviews on campus next week. The search committee hopes to recommend at least three finalists to the board of trustees on Sept. 22. The trustees have scheduled a Sept. 23 meeting, with the goal to hire a new president. -Doug Blackburn-
WICHITA STATE UNIVERSITY
Wichita State seeks an Assistant Director of Marketing and Community Engagement to be responsible for the overall marketing and promotion of Wichita State Athletics and connectivity to the Wichita community. The position will be open until it is filled. Apply here.
SAGINAW VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY
SVSU seeks an Assistant Softball Pitching Coach to assist in developing, promoting and supervising all facets of the University’s Softball pitching & catching staff. The position will be open until it is filled. Apply here.
UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE
Delaware seeks an Assistant Softball Coach to report to the Head Coach of the specific sport, as well as the Director of Athletics, and carry out all responsibilities delegated by the Head Coach. The position will be open until it is filled. Apply here.
MENLO COLLEGE
Menlo seeks a Director of Athletic Events & Game Operations to be responsible for coordinating all Menlo College special events, game day events, game day operations, and supervising student workers related to game day events in compliance with NAIA rules and regulations. The position will be open until it is filled. For more information on applying, contact Human Resources.
September 1, 2014
LONG BEACH STATE
Long Beach State seeks a Life Skills Coordinator to create, plan, schedule, and evaluate all Life Skills programming for over 350 student athletes. Apply here by September 4th.
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS
Butch Worley announced his intention to resign as Deputy Director of Men’s Athletics. Worley has been a key member of the Texas Athletics’ administrative staff for almost 27 years. He has been involved in almost every area of men’s athletics department operations. Former Men’s AD DeLoss Dodds recruited Worley to Texas Athletics in 1987 to his first role as Special Assistant to the AD. Worley has served as Deputy Director for about eight years.
TOWSON UNIVERSITY
Towson seeks a Director for Athletic Academic Achievement to provide effective academic advising and up-to-date campus information to Men’s and Women’s Basketball student-athletes. The position will be open until it is filled. Apply here.
UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON
Houston seeks an Assistant Sports Information Director to manage the public relations and publicity for the university’s athletic program including production, media and community relations, event management, and historical, statistical, and photographical record-keeping. Apply here by September 3rd.
UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN – STEVENS POINT
Starting this year, the athletic department will trade in traditional game day programs for digital ones. At every event, signs will be posted around the fields with QR Codes and a special URL. This allows fans to use their smart phone to scan the code or enter the URL into their browser, giving instant access to updated game information, stats and player information. Capelle says there will be some paper programs available at larger events to accommodate those fans that don’t have smart phones. -Emily Neubauer-
UNIVERSITY OF IDAHO
Idaho seeks a Development Coordinator to be responsible for providing assistance, coordination and support to the Athletic Director, the Associate Athletic Director for External Operations and to the Executive Director for the Vandal Scholarship Fund (VSF) relating to advancement. Apply here by September 21st.
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA
USF seeks a Director of Major Gifts to build and steward relationships with the university’s various constituents and identify, cultivate, and solicit prospects and close private, major gifts on behalf of the university to advance the Athletic department’s mission and goals. The position will be open until it is filled. Apply here.