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SSC Commissioner Ed Pasque will depart to become the new Deputy Commissioner for the Atlantic 10 (DI). A10 Commissioner Bernadette McGlade: ”Ed is a seasoned administrator in intercollegiate athletics, having distinguished himself as an exceptional leader the past 10 years serving as Commissioner of the Sunshine State Conference. He has been a trusted colleague who has an innate ability to see the big picture, anticipate change and connect with external constituents, administrators, coaches and student-athletes. I am excited to welcome Ed back to the A-10 team, as he will have an immediate positive impact.” (link)

House plaintiffs’ attorney Jeffrey Kessler tells Sportico’s Daniel Libit the long-form settlement in the House v. NCAA case is expected to be filed next week. (link) 

Texas A&M-International AD Griz Zimmerman sits down with D2.ticker/Collegiate Sports Connect’s Kristen Eargle at the 2024 NACDA Convention about DII challenges, initiatives for the Dustdevils and more. Zimmermann pinpoints the lack of candidates for athletic training and sports communications openings as one of the biggest challenges for DII as the scope of those roles increase. “There’s so much more that they are involved in and that they do and I’m sorry to say but it's probably the majority of the people in college athletics you just wish you could be paid a little bit more for what it is you really bring to the table. We're doing everything we can. We're about to hire a new external operations person and we're going to do everything we can to increase funding and generate monies through the DustDevil Club and through our corporate partnerships and such and hopefully be able to bump those salaries up because we're fully funded with athletic scholarships. That was the first initiative. I've been at TAMIU for 11 years now and I know that's a difference maker going back to the success we've had on the field and it's also a difference maker in the type of student-athlete.” Check out the full conversation on Connect. (link)

Mountain East Commissioner Reid Amos will serve as president of the D2 CCA this year, with GAC Commissioner Will Prewitt and GLIAC Commissioner Kris Dunbar to serve as first and second VPs. (link) 

It’s Personnel:

+ Wingate promotes Asst. AD for External Operations & Capital Projects Molick Scott to Assoc. AD for External Operations. (link)

+ The SAC announces a trio of staff moves as Hyatt Place Director of Sales and Marketing (North Charleston, SC) Ben Matos has been hired as Asst. Commissioner for Championships and External Operations, USC Upstate (DI) Asst. AD for Video Services Brooks Leger has been added as Asst. Commissioner for Video Services & Strategy and Megan Sanger has been elevated from Asst. Commissioner for Compliance and Internal Operations to Assoc. Commissioner for Conference Programming and Compliance. (link)

+ West Virginia State Asst. AD of Internal Operations Kelly Shepherd exits the department and will become the Business Development Manager for Lone Pine Bus Lines. (link)

Quick Hits:

+ Oklahoma Christian Women’s Bowling will join the GLVC as an associate member. (link) 

+ Wayne State (MI) partners with Gameday Logistics to improve its team travel efficiency. (link)

Coaches.wire:

+ Cal State Monterey Bay hires Saint Mary’s (DI) Softball Assoc. HC Emily Montañez as Otters’ HC. (link)

+ Georgia College Assoc. AD for External Relations and Men’s Golf HC Jimmy Wilson announces his retirement after 20 total seasons at the helm of the program. (link)

+ Ouachita Baptist taps Bella Vista (AR) Property Owners Association Head Tennis Pro/Manager and alumnus Jake Shoemake as Men’s Tennis HC. (link)

+ Southwest Baptist selects Winthrop (DI) Women’s Volleyball AC Bronson (Pono) Yin as the Men’s Volleyball program’s inaugural HC. (link)

+ MSU Moorhead hires Saint Katherine (NAIA) Softball AC Vanessa Kellems as Dragons’ HC. (link)

+ Tiffin welcomes Bluffton (DIII) Men’s & Women’s Golf HC Adam Craig as Men’s Golf HC. (link)

+ UT Permian Basin names Odessa (NJCAA) Men’s Golf HC Paul Chavez as Men’s & Women’s Golf HC. (link)

+ Central Missouri Baseball HC Kyle Crookes signs a five-year contract extension that could keep him in Warrensburg through the 2029 season. (link)

+ Check out this morning’s edition of Coaches.wire. (link)

Inside Higher Ed’s 2024 Survey of College and University Business Officers found that 83% of respondents believe their institution will be financially stable over the next three years, while 85% believe the same is true of the next five years. That number falls to 73%, however, when the timeline is 10 years. CBOs were less confident about their long-term prospects last year, with 72% indicating they would be financially stable over the next five years and 65% over the next 10 years. Despite their increased confidence, fewer business officers noted positive operating margins. Slightly more than half (57%) noted a positive operating margin for FY23, down from 76% in the previous year’s survey. For FY24, 62% of respondents said they expected a positive operating margin. However, that varies by sector, with 73% of CBOs at public institutions expecting FY24 to yield a positive operating margin, compared to 49% of those at private, nonprofit colleges. Also, 94% of respondents said that their institution offers good value. But only 68% of CBOs believe that is true of higher education as a whole. And 69% believe that the public overestimates the cost of a college degree. More from the survey. (link)

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(NEW!) Assistant/Associate Director of Development-Athletics (Minnesota State University – Moorhead / Moorhead, MN): MSUM seeks a high-energy relationship builder who will be responsible for the solicitation & stewardship of an assigned portfolio of annual and major gift prospects & corporate sponsorship prospects. More details HERE.

(NEW!) Assistant Athletic Director for Mental Health and Wellness (Wayne State University / Detroit, MI): This position will provide counseling services to the student-athlete population. More details HERE.

(NEW!) Director of Creative Services - Athletics (University of North Georgia / Dahlonega, GA): The primary role of this position is to serve as the primary content designer for the Department of Athletics. More details HERE.

(NEW!) Head Tennis Coach (Emmanuel University (Georgia) / Franklin Springs, GA): Emmanuel University, located in northeast Georgia, is seeking a Head Tennis Coach to lead the Men’s and Women’s Tennis program. More details HERE.

(NEW!) Head Bowling Coach (Thomas More University / Crestview Hills, KY): The Head Coach for the men’s and women’s bowling Program is responsible for management of all facets of the bowling program while upholding the core values of Thomas More University. More details HERE.

(NEW!) Head Softball Coach (Emmanuel University (Georgia) / Franklin Springs, GA): Emmanuel University, located in northeast Georgia, is seeking a Head Softball Coach. More details HERE.

(NEW!) Head Men's Volleyball Coach (Emmanuel University (Georgia) / Franklin Springs, GA): Emmanuel University, located in northeast Georgia, is seeking a Head Men's Volleyball Coach. More details HERE.

(NEW!) Head Coach Men's and Women's Golf (OUAZ / Surprise, AZ): OUAZ is seeking a dynamic Christian individual to lead the highly ranked golf programs in beautiful Surprise, AZ. (NAIA) More details HERE.

(NEW!) Head Softball Coach (Covenant College / Lookout Mountain, GA): We are currently seeking an experienced Softball Coach who will be responsible for management and development of all aspects of an NCAA Division 3 softball program. (DIII) More details HERE.

Commissioner (Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association / Hudsonville, MI): The Commissioner serves as the chief executive officer of the MIAA, reporting directly to and collaborating with the Presidents' Council. (DII) More details HERE.

Men's Basketball Coaching Assistant (Texas A&M International University / Laredo, TX): The Coaching Assistant (Men's Basketball), under general supervision, assists with all phases of coaching an intercollegiate team, including recruiting, scouting, game management and promotions. More details HERE.

Director of Athletic Communications (Southern Arkansas University / Magnolia, AR): Southern Arkansas University is seeking a motivated individual to lead our communication department and help promote our 16 programs and over 400+ student-athletes in Mulerider Country! More details HERE.

Director of Athletic Communications (Newberry College / Newberry, SC): Newberry College (NCAA D2), located in Newberry, SC, is seeking applicants for our Director of Athletic Communications position. More details HERE.

Harold Alfond Director of Athletics (Colby College / Waterville, ME): Colby is seeking a dynamic and collaborative leader committed to elevating the athletics and recreation program to become one of the best in the country. (DIII) More details HERE.

Coordinator of Athletics Management (Northeastern State University / Tahlequah, OK): This position provides administrative support for the department as assigned. More details HERE.

Athletic Director (University of Missouri – St. Louis / St. Louis, MO): University of Missouri St. Louis, a distinguished institution celebrated for its commitment to academic excellence, is excited to welcome an exceptional leader to become our next Athletic Director. More details HERE.

Athletic Trainer - Northern State University (Sanford Health / Aberdeen, SD): Department Details Work in a D2 collegiate setting at Northern State University with great athletics support! More details HERE.

Associate/Assistant Athletic Trainer (Sul Ross State University / Alpine, TX): The Athletic Trainer will provide professional health care, instruction, prevention, rehabilitation, first aid, injury assessment, and supervise and educate student athletic trainers. More details HERE. 

Head Coach – Men’s and Women’s Fencing (Haverford College / Haverford, PA): Haverford College invites applications for our full-time (37.5 hours per week), exempt, benefits-eligible Head Coach for Men’s and Women’s Fencing opportunity. (DIII) More details HERE.

Head Men's Golf Coach (Rhodes College / Memphis, TN): The Head Men’s Golf Coach is responsible for all aspects of a competitive NCAA Division III golf program. This requires a proven coaching background with success in recruiting student-athletes. (DIII) More details HERE.

Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance (University of Texas at Dallas / Richardson, TX): The Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance reports directly to the Associate Athletic Director for Compliance and assists in the responsibility for institutional control of NCAA Compliance. More details HERE.

Assistant/Associate Athletic Director for Compliance (East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania / Easton, PA): Responsible for the administration of all phases of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division II program at ESU. More details HERE.

Gifts Officer for Athletic Fundraising (Mars Hill University / Mars Hill, NC): The Gifts Officer for Athletic Fundraising is responsible for identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding major gift prospects and donors. More details HERE.

Athletics Administrative Assistant (University of Texas at Dallas / Richardson, TX): Serve as the first point of contact for the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics, providing clerical and high-level administrative support to the Director of Athletics and Associate Directors. More details HERE.

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

Assistant Athletic Trainer (Lake Erie College / Painesville, OH): Lake Erie College invites applications for the full-time position of Assistant Athletic Trainer.  LEC Competes in the Great Midwest Athletic Conference (GMAC). More details HERE.

Assistant Women's Basketball Coach (Washington & Lee University / Lexington, VA): W&L is hiring an Assistant Women's Basketball Coach to assist the Head Coach in all aspects of managing a highly competitive NCAA Division III Women's Basketball Program. (DIII) More details HERE.

Director of Intercollegiate Athletics (St. Lawrence University / Canton, NY): Lead St. Lawrence University’s NCAA Division I hockey programs and 33 Division III/interdivisional sports, integrating Athletics with the campus community as a visionary leader. (DIII) More details HERE. 

Assistant Athletics Director - Athletic Communications (Southeastern University / Lakeland, FL): Come to one of the fastest growing institutions in the country! The athletic communications department is well situated to support 20 sports. Applicants must be a mission-fit for a Christian school. (NAIA) More details HERE.

Senior Associate Athletic Director/Chief Financial Officer (University of North Georgia / Dahlonega, GA): The Senior Associate Athletic Director/Chief Financial Officer is a senior leadership position within the university's athletic department, providing strategic oversight of all financial operations More details HERE.

Athletic Trainer (Texas A&M International University / Laredo, TX): The Athletic Trainer prevents, cares for, and treats athlete injuries using modern training principles, collects drug testing samples, and supervises and educates student athletic trainers. More details HERE.

Director of Events and Event Services (University of Dayton / Dayton, OH): The University of Dayton's Athletics department is hiring for a Director of Events and Event Services for the historic University of Dayton Arena! This is a full-time benefit eligible position. (DI) More details HERE.

Head Softball Coach (Northern State University / Aberdeen, SD): Northern State University, home to Wolves athletics, sponsoring 15 NCAA Division II intercollegiate sports competing in the NSIC Athletic Conference is seeking a Head Softball Coach. More details HERE.

Director of Athletic Communications (Missouri Southern State University / Joplin, MO): The Director of Athletic Communications develops and executes media plans to generate support for the promotion of MSSU's athletics department and 15 NCAA DII athletic teams. More details HERE.

Head Coach - Women's Basketball (Washington University in St. Louis / St Louis, MO): The Head Coach - Women's Basketball will manage the daily operations of the program competing in the UAA as well as serve in an administrative capacity on the department’s Senior Leadership Team. (DIII) More details HERE.

Head Esports Coach (Spalding University / Louisville, KY): FT Head coach to start an Esports program that will report directly to the Director of Athletics and will coach and recruit for the program directly in line with all University guidelines. (DIII) More details HERE. 

Sports Equipment Manager (Washington University in St. Louis / St Louis, MO): This position is responsible for managing all aspects of athletics equipment, uniforms and other department owned supplies. (DIII) More details HERE.

Assistant Track Coach (24-76) (Francis Marion University / Florence, SC): Francis Marion University, an NCAA Division II institution, invites applications for the position of Men’s and Women’s Track Assistant Coach. This is a full-time,10-month position. More details HERE.

Athletic Trainer (Wayne State University / Detroit, MI): The Athletic Trainer will assist in the administration, direction, operation and coverage of a NCAA sports medicine department for 17 men's and women's intercollegiate athletic teams. More details HERE.

Assistant Coach for Cross Country/Track & Field (Jessup University / Rocklin, CA): This is a full-time position that assists the Head Coach in all aspects of the operation of the Men's and Women's Cross Country/Track & Field Programs. More details HERE.

Assistant Director - Strategic Communications (Atlantic Coast Conference / Charlotte, NC): This position will assist with proactive communication initiatives that place our conference, its members institutions, and its 28 sponsored sports at the forefront of intercollegiate athletics. (DI) More details HERE.

Coordinator for Media Services in Athletics (University of Central Oklahoma / Edmond, OK): This position coordinates multimedia services (including setup, production and postproduction) for athletic events, meetings, and the like for UCO's 15-team NCAA Division II athletics department. More details HERE.

Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Medicine / Head Athletic Trainer (Elizabeth City State University / Elizabeth City, NC): The Assistant Athletic Director of Sports Medicine/Head Athletic Trainer provides professional health care, instruction, prevention, rehabilitation, first aid, injury assessment, and counseling. More details HERE.

Head Men's Volleyball (Thomas More University / Crestview Hills, KY): Head Men's Volleyball coach in charge of all aspects of coaching an NCAA intercollegiate men's volleyball team. Currently transitioning from NAIA to NCAA DII. Send resume to: connort@thomasmore.edu More details HERE

Associate Head Strength and Conditioning Coach (University of Central Missouri / Warrensburg, MO): Assists in the development and implementation of strength and conditioning program for sports listed above with an emphasis on football and baseball. More details HERE.

Head Athletic Trainer (Albany State University / Albany, GA): Head Athletic Trainer for Division II program More details HERE.

Women’s and Men’s Swimming & Diving Assistant Coach and Athletics Communications Assistant (Massachusetts Institute of Technology – MIT / Cambridge, MA): Responsibilities include: recruiting, administration, budget management, alumni stewardship, scheduling of competitions, and support of athletic communications office. (DIII) More details HERE.

Head Men's & Women's Tennis Coach (Kutztown University of Pennsylvania / Kutztown, PA): The Department of Athletics at Kutztown University invites applications for the position of Head Men’s & Women’s Tennis Coach. More details HERE.

Athletic Trainer II (California State University – Chico / Chico, CA): The incumbent will perform the full range of athletic training functions to support the 13 varsity intercollegiate athletic teams sponsored by the Department of Athletics. More details HERE.

Assistant Softball Coach (Missouri Western State University / St Joseph, MO): The Assistant Softball Coach is responsible for assisting the Head Softball Coach w/ all aspects of the women’s softball sports program and monitors the development and wellbeing of student athletes. More details HERE.

Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach (Grand Valley State University / Allendale, MI): This position is responsible for all phases of the program and other duties as assigned by the Head Men’s Basketball Coach. More details HERE.

Scholastic Supervisor (Texas A&M University / College Station, TX): The Center for Student-Athlete Services at Texas A&M University is seeking applicants for the position of Scholastic Supervisor for Men’s & Women’s Track & Field. The Job Requisition is R-074485. (DI) More details HERE.

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