October 24, 2013
UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA AT MONROE
AD Scoop has learned ULM is looking for a Sports Marketing and Design Graduate Assistant to Serve as primary producer of graphics and other media for the athletic department. Contact Richard Duran, Director of Marketing at [email protected].
UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA
“Keeping up with the Joneses”! OU is initiating a comprehensive review to determine whether it should expand and renovate Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. The stadium’s last major renovation was in 2003. Hmmm we wonder if Oklahoma State’s recent renovations and facility improvements have anything to do with it?
UNIVERSITY OF IOWA
AD Scoop has learned Iowa Basketball is seeing record profits under Fran McCaffery. The program generated $3,115,004 in ticket revenue last season with an Average paid attendance at 13,625, the highest since 2001-02. In 2009-10, the year before McCaffery arrived, ticket revenue was $1,909,570.
JAMES MADISON UNIVERSITY
AD Scoop has learned that JMU is looking at the prospect of moving to the Football Bowl Subdivision. Sources believe for this to be feasible, alumni donations need to triple. Currently JMU student fees cover 80% of JMU’s operating budget, and only 7% of Alumni give to athletics! Looking to make a name for yourself? Take the next job that opens up in fundraising for the JMU athletic department.
BOSTON COLLEGE
AD Scoop has learned Boston College is looking for a Senior Associate Director, Athletics Annual Fund, responsible for all functions associated with the athletics annual fund with an emphasis on growing unrestricted support for the department which is currently about $6M annually.
OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY
AD Scoop has learned Oregon State has hired Kyle Pifer as Senior Associate Athletic Director for Compliance, Pifer was at the University of Washington, where he also served as the Associate Athletic Director for Compliance.
UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA
UA is hiring for a Director of Ticket Sales to develop and implement ticket sales strategies and best practices for individuals and businesses that are targeted prospects.
PENN STATE UNIVERSITY
Penn State has made three new hires. Troy Fisher was hired as Director of Human Resources. Jeff Garner was hired as Assistant Athletic Director for Ticketing Sales and Services. Garner spent the past 13 years working in Minor League and Major League Baseball. Lastly Mark Wharton was hired as Assistant Athletic Director for the Nittany Lion Club. He most recently serving as the Executive Director/Assistant Athletic Director of the East Carolina Pirate Club.
UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND
AD Scoop has learned The Terps are looking for Assistant Director for Special Events assists with the overall planning, management, coordination and invoicing of special events held within the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics facilities.
BINGHAMPTON UNIVERSITY
AD Scoop has learned BU has promoted Ed Scott from Associate Athletic Director to Senior Associate Athletic Director for Student Services. Scott has been as an associate AD since joining BU’s staff in 2008.
UNIVERSITY OF OREGON
AD Scoop has learned that Oregon is hiring for an entry level intern position in fund raising.
ONONDAGA COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Onondaga, Syracuse New York is seeking an Athletics Director.
SOUTH DAKOTA SCHOOL OF MINES AND TECHNOLOGY
The AD Scoop is reporting that SD is looking for a Director of Athletic Development for the Hardrock club responsible for the multi-faceted fundraising priorities.
COASTAL CAROLINA
AD Scoop has learned that Coastal is looking for an Assistant Director for Facilities and Operations.
October 23, 2013
LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY
The LSU Board of Supervisors announced today that a proposal to raise prices on football and baseball tickets and parking has been removed from the agenda for its meeting on Friday October 25th. Instead, sources say Athletic Director, Joe Alleva will pitch the board of supervisors on why it should increase prices. Read More.
THE SUN BELT CONFERENCE
The AD Scoop is reporting that John McElwain was promoted from Associate Commissioner/Communications to Associate Commissioner of Communications & Brand Strategy. Word on the street is the Sun Belt will be hiring for a new position soon, as McElwain’s duties now shift to brand strategy.
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Did the NCAA let Miami off the hook? USC Athletic Director Pat Haden thinks so. “We have always felt that our penalties were too harsh,” Haden said in statement on USC’s website. “This decision only bolsters that view.
COLGATE UNIVERSITY
AD Scoop has learned. Colgate is looking for an Associate Athletic Director for External Operations to serve as primary sport supervisor for various sports, provide oversight of athletics marketing and promotions, and act as a liaison to advancement.
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
AD Scoop has learned UMASS is looking for an Athletics Finance Manager, responsible for the general management of multiple accounts totaling over $3 million annually.
EASTERN NEW MEXICO UNIVERSITY
Eastern New Mexico University has asked for, and expects, severe punishments for more than 100 self-reported eligibility violations that span nearly every sport the Division-II school offers. Athletic Director Jeff Geiser, “Hopefully they accept our self-imposed penalties,” We don’t want to accept any postseason bans or scholarship losses. We’re not a rich school as it is.”
KELLOGG COMMUNITY COLLEGE
The Kellogg Community College, in Battle Creek, MI has canceled the remainder of its women’s soccer season, citing a rash of season-ending injuries that have left the Lady Bruins short-handed.