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As federal trials linked to MBB continue, Arizona AD Heeke says he isn't sure if the NCAA will wait until legal matters are adjudicated to act, but posits that it will use "as many resources as possible" to determine whether violations occurred, adding: "I think the NCAA has been waiting and certainly has had communication with a number of universities around the country so that as this continues to progress, they’d want to be moving forward as fast as they can." The NCAA last week said it is closely monitoring the trials. "If information relevant to potential NCAA violations is uncovered, we will continue to follow up and investigate all the facts." (link); DePaul officials say they have not been contacted by federal prosecutors: "DePaul University takes seriously the high standards of conduct expected in our athletics department. To date, federal prosecutors have not contacted us about the investigation into college basketball recruiting or statements included in testimony this week in federal court in the Southern District of New York. We will fully cooperate if contacted in the future by federal law enforcement, the Department of Justice or the NCAA.” (link)
Maryland booster Jacklitsch was removed from the team's travel group to Michigan going into the weekend after student-athletes saw his name on the passenger manifest. News came out last week that Jacklitsch said of former FB student-athlete McNair: "As much as we hate to say this, Jordan didn't do what Jordan was supposed to do. A trainer like [Maryland athletic trainer] Wes Robinson thinks a kid's properly hydrated and runs a drill set up for kids that are properly hydrated, and when the kid didn't drink the gallon he knew he had to drink, that's going to send the wrong signal to the person running the drill." Following the comments, Terps student-athletes indicated they did not want Jacklitsch around team activities. AD Evans declined to comment to ESPN about the comments or the travel situation. (link)
For now, success at the FCS level is enough for James Madison, with officials indicating the FB program is not quite ready to make the leap to FBS. And while there is acknowledgment that if the right conference called, JMU would listen, AD Bourne is adamant that listening is not the same as leaving. "The response to that hasn't changed. We will look at options that are beneficial to us and meet the criteria for us to be successful. Right now, I don't see an option like that." Prez Alger notes that TV contracts for schools outside the 'Power 5' aren't lucrative enough to justify making the leap in most cases: "We have studied the issue, but right now we're focused on winning another FCS national championship and being competitive nationally every year." JMU booster Caudle adds: "It's a financial model that doesn't work. It's purgatory, going somewhere like the Sun Belt Conference. That's what I call it. Frankly, we'd go bankrupt and we'd lose the momentum we've built in our program. ... I just don't see the attraction of giving away what we have with a chance to play for a national championship, and the best we're going to do is get invited to the Bahamas Bowl a couple of days before Christmas." But, never say never. Bourne also says that if the AAC were to call that "I think we'd probably give them a call back." (link)
William & Mary boss Huge, alongside UNLV AD Reed-Francois review the keys to building momentum via early wins for new ADs in an AthleticDirectorU conversation. Huge: "During my first year, I had a rule that anyone who wanted to see me, I made time for them. It was important to understand the culture from those within the institution and beyond. […] If you lead compassionately, if you’re transparent, and you set the expectations early, when you start to make changes, people will know you are doing it from a place with the institution and the student-athletes at the forefront of those decisions." Reed-Francois: "I asked for a list of our top 50 donors and made sure to call all of them before my initial press conference. […] Some of our donors have become great mentors to me as they have built huge enterprises." Lots more. (link)
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ESPN College GameDay will camp in Ann Arbor next weekend for a matchup of two one-loss squads as Wisconsin visits Michigan. (link); The 2018 version of CALS got moving in Pittsburgh. Did Eastman & Beadine's Goll find himself some Dr. Pepper? Talk about high maintenance! (link, link)
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As Akron continues searching for a new president, interim Prez Green has explained that one of his major goals is getting the university's finances in order so that his successor will be in the best possible position to succeed. Athletics, Green says, is an especially difficult piece of the puzzle to solve even though AD Williams has run the department well. "It's one of those dilemmas that all university presidents struggle with. On one hand, athletics are part of the college tradition at most universities in one form or another. ... On the other hand, athletics are expensive -- and in some parts, quite expensive." To wit, the Zips' athletic budget of $33M brings in revenues that only account for roughly a quarter of the overall costs. In addition to continuing to cultivate donor relationships, Akron plans to continue utilizing an initiative, started by former Prez Wilson, that focuses on recruiting in-state players, thereby taking advantage of a state program that provides subsidies for every resident student who graduates. Williams: "We're a regional institution. The vast majority of our students are from Ohio. It stands to reason that our sports teams should have that as an element of who we are." (link)
1.Question's @TaiMBrown chats with Brown Assoc. AD for Diversity & Inclusion Hunter coming off of the NCAA's #InclusionWeek. Hunter's keys: "Inclusion is the actionable item when we talk about diversity. Diversity looks good on paper and externally, but Inclusion is necessary for diverse voices to be heard and their ideas to possibly be implemented. […] We have to make sure our diverse population of student-athletes are integrated into campus and have a network beyond just those in athletics. They need to find a sense of family and community amongst marginalized groups. […] It is important for a person in this position to be in a senior level role because Diversity and Inclusion initiatives don't trickle up, they only trickle down from the top." (link)
Saturday's Red River Showdown between Oklahoma and Texas was the highest rated sporting event of the day and Fox's highest rated game this season, recording a 4.3. (link); Meanwhile, SEC on CBS continues its ratings rise as Saturday's LSU v. Florida game was up 19% versus last year with a 3.1. (link)
USA Today's Wolken with his weekly 'Misery Index.' Starts with his view of the HC compensation marketplace, "...the numbers on the contract are just a reflection of what the people running colleges and universities are made to believe the market is, a process heavily influenced by a small number of skilled agents who have helped set that market themselves by getting their clients bigger and more fortified contracts and using them as a baseline for what their next batch of clients should get because, well, that’s the market." This week's Top 5: Auburn, Louisville, Michigan State, Oklahoma & BYU. Trending: Vanderbilt, Missouri, Syracuse, Navy & Kansas State. (link)
According to a 2016 study by the Academy of Management, employees spend an average of 8 hours per week answering work-related emails after leaving the office. In addition, a 2015 Harris Poll conducted for the American Psychological Association found that 30% of men and 23% of women regularly bring work home. Consequently, the Wall Street Journal's Kitchen explores ways for individuals to combat the "Always On" phenomenon using the very technology that makes it easier to do additional work from home. For one, Kitchen suggests utilizing Google Calendar's "Working Hours" function that lets you automatically reject colleagues who set meetings outside of set time windows. Additionally, Apple's new iOS 12 includes enhanced Do Not Disturb settings, allowing users to turn off notifications at certain times or even certain locations. Meanwhile, Essentialism author McKeown contends that being selective with your time turns it into a valuable commodity, ultimately earning employees more respect and making them more productive when they are "on." He adds: "Modern culture now acts upon us so constantly that we start reacting to it rather than acting for ourselves. ... We have to dismantle always-on before it dismantles us." (link)
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Kansas AD Long with updated thoughts on Jayhawks FB HC Beaty: "David’s our football coach. I’m not going to comment game by game. He’s our football coach. You know we got a couple of wins there, won back-to-back games, which is something we hadn’t done here in a while. We’re halfway through and we made it to the bye week. We’ll get some people back healthy and then we’ll see how we finish the second half of the season." (link); KU Chancellor Girod urging state Legislature to increase funding to higher education and approve the Kansas Board of Regents' $85M budget request, $33M of which would land in Lawrence. (link)
Alabama State Interim AD Williams brings former ASU staffer Terrell back to Montgomery as Senior Assoc. AD for Internal Operations. Terrell most recently did a stint as the Recreation Program Specialist for the City of Austin (TX) Parks and Recreation Department. Williams: "We are extremely excited to have Mrs. Terrell join our Hornet family. Her familiarity with Alabama State University coupled with her diverse skill set will immediately impact our department in a positive manner." (link); Lots of promotions in Coral Gables, including Asst. AD Cohen to Assoc. AD for Major Gifts for Miami (FL). (link)
Syracuse is the latest to use Influencer (INFLCR) to help deliver content. SU Creative Director Nix: "Our student athletes are an extension of our university, and with the help of INFLCR we now can deliver shareable content to our student athletes that showcases their experiences, memories, and accomplishments at Syracuse University." The launch with 'Cuse set a company record, as 83 FB student-athletes and coaches were activated in less than 48 hours and players combined to download and share 318 content items from more than 1,700 pieces available to them. (link)
Also Noticed: Oklahoma parts ways with FB DC Stoops. The second link here is The Athletic's 'Coaching Tracker,' which will inevitably start to pick up speed as the college FB season advances. (link, link); CBS Sports hoops reporter Rothstein, "Sources: The NCAA is evaluating different concepts so that all college basketball programs will play the same amount of games each season. Concepts are based on how to include MTE's in each program's schedule." (link); Albany has new tailgating policies to "improve the fan experience while also focusing on the safety and well-being of our campus community and guests." In part, tailgating hours reduced from six hours before kickoff to four and must end 15 minutes before first kick & no more amplified music can be played from cars. (link); Baylor booster Klepper and his attorneys deny the university's claim that Klepper "hinted" that his release of the recording proving former Board chair Willis made lewd and racist comments hinged on BU paying off a $3M claim of Klepper's against the institution. (link)
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(NEW TITLE!) Associate Director/Director of Licensing (University of Arkansas / Fayetteville, AR "Best Place to Live in the SEC"): Looking for a revenue-generation focused creative to join the Razorback team. This individual will manage our licensing program and help shape one of the most unique brands in sports. More details HERE.

Assistant Director of the Phoenix Club, Special Events and Hospitality (Elon University / Elon, NC): The Assistant Director of the Phoenix Club, Special Events and Hospitality is responsible for building relationships with alumni and friends of Elon University. More details HERE.

Website/Digital Specialist (Ohio State University / Columbus, OH): The Website/Digital Specialist is responsible for the daily maintenance and updating of OhioStateBuckeyes.com, the official website for the Department of Athletics. Job #443337 More details HERE.

Deputy Director of Athletics (Virginia Commonwealth University / Richmond, VA): Oversight and leadership of maximizing all revenues and awareness of the formal strategic objectives of the athletic department and provides leadership of the daily operations of the department. More details HERE.

Director, Video Content (University of Miami / Coral Gables, FL): Miami is seeking a dynamic, energetic and creative visual storyteller to help direct video content for one of the most iconic brands in collegiate athletics, with a special emphasis on UM Football. More details HERE.

Associate Director of Promotions (UGA Athletic Association / Athens, GA): Directly responsible for development and coordination of promotional plans, emphasizing awareness, attendance and event atmosphere for softball and men’s basketball. More details HERE.

Head Women’s Volleyball Coach (Old Dominion University / Norfolk, VA): The Head Women's Volleyball Coach position is primarily responsible for the management of the women’s volleyball program and instruction and counseling of student-athletes in the program. More details HERE.

Assistant Athletic Director, Communications (Florida Gulf Coast University / Fort Meyers, FL): The Assistant Athletics Director, Communications oversees all media relations and social media platforms for FGCU’s NCAA Division I programs. Please visit https://jobs.fgcu.edu/postings/6039. More details HERE.

Assistant Director, Development (Stanford University / Stanford, CA): This position will serve as a field fundraiser for the Buck/Cardinal Club and manage the priority seating program. More details HERE.

Assistant Director of Development/Annual Fund (Ole Miss Athletics Foundation / Oxford, MS): This position is a member of the Ole Miss Athletics Foundation staff charged with the identification, solicitation and raising of annual fund gifts to support Ole Miss Athletics. More details HERE.

Assistant Athletic Director for Athletics Business Operations (California State University, Fresno / Fresno, CA): Assistant Athletics Director is responsible for daily management & oversight of accounting & budgetary transactions for CSU, Fresno Athletics Corp. To apply: http://apptrkr.com/1304265. More details HERE.

Senior Associate Athletic Director (AD) for Compliance (Florida Atlantic University / Boca Raton, FL): Under the direction of the Chief Compliance Office, the Senior Assoc. Athletic Director will be responsible for leading, planning, and organizing all phases of a Division I NCAA compliance program. More details HERE.

Director of Development (Texas State University / San Marcos, TX): Responsible for the daily operations of the Bobcat Club annual fund, executing solicitations and stewardship, maintaining accurate records/reporting and special events, including Bobcat Bonanza. More details HERE.

Assistant Director of Ticketing Services (Kansas State University / Manhattan, KS): Point-of-contact for w-volleyball & baseball ticketing responsibilities; hire/train/manage student staff; dev/manage customer service program; liaison to Ahearn Fund for premium seating & parking. More details HERE.

Assistant Director of Compliance (Purdue University / West Lafayette, IN): Monitor and educate our staff on the NCAA, Big Ten and Purdue University rules and policies. Provide research and recommendations with educational outreach regarding NCAA or Big Ten rules. More details HERE.

Associate Athletics Director for Finance & Business Ops/Director of Finance (Seattle University / Seattle, WA): Seattle University is hiring an Associate Athletics Director for Finance & Business Ops/Director of Finance. This role will oversee all financial and administration operations in Athletics. More details HERE.

Director of Content Strategy & Innovation (Purdue University / West Lafayette, IN): Member of Creative Services team that focuses on developing and implementing a comprehensive social media strategy that supports the values, mission and brand of the Purdue University Athletics Dept. More details HERE.

Assistant-Associate Director, Army A Club (Army West Point Athletics / West Point, NY): The West Point Association of Graduates (WPAOG) is dedicated to furthering the ideals and promoting the welfare of the United States Military Academy (USMA), and to supporting and serving its graduate. More details HERE.

Assistant Director of Communications/Creative & Emerging Media (Ball State University / Muncie, IN): Ball State University Intercollegiate Athletics invites applicants for an Assistant Director of Communications/Creative and Emerging Media. More details HERE.

Director of Athletics Communications and Creative Services (Elon University / Elon, NC): Elon University invites applications for the Director of Athletics Communications and Creative Services role.The successful candidate will hold a bachelor’s degree and 4 years related experience. More details HERE.

Coordinator, Development Operations and Benefits Fulfillment (University of Arizona / Tucson, AZ): This position will manage internal development operations for the Arizona Wildcat Club, including parking, benefits fulfillment, database management & analytics in support of the Athletics department. More details HERE.

Assistant Director of Development (University Athletic Association / Gainesville, FL): Responsible for Major Gift solicitations for gifts of $25,000 and higher for athletic scholarship endowment and facility projects including the generation and cultivation of donor relationships. More details HERE.

Assistant Director-Athletics Premium Seating (University of Iowa / Iowa City, IA): Assist with managing premium seat allocations and customer service issues while providing elite level services for game day patrons. More details HERE.

Assistant Director, Human Resources (Stanford University / Stanford, CA): Stanford's Department of Athletics, Physical Education and Recreation seeks a highly-motivated, energetic and team-orientated individual with strong communication skills to fill the role of Assistant Director, Human Resources. More details HERE.

Athletic Director (University of Missouri-Kansas City / Kansas City, MO): The University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC) seeks a visionary leader who is innovative, engaged and experienced to direct their NCAA Division 1 athletic department. More details HERE.

Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance (University at Albany / Albany, NY): Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:manage and monitor all aspects of Bylaw 13, 14, 15 and 17; coordinate and create rules education initiatives for athletics department staff, coaches... More details HERE.

Director, Ticket Sales (University of Arizona / Tucson, AZ): This position will develop and implement ticket sales strategies and best practices for individuals and businesses through comprehensive sales campaigns. More details HERE.

Director, Compliance for Financial Aid (University of Arizona / Tucson, AZ): Responsible for all activities associated with Bylaw 15 to meet NCAA/Pac-12/institutional guidelines. Directs Athletics financial aid awards, the NLI program and institutional/federal aid eligibility. More details HERE.

Director of Advancement for Athletics (George Mason University / Fairfax, VA): George Mason University is seeking a Director of Advancement for Athletics. This position plans and manages all development-focused programs jobs.gmu.edu. More details HERE.

Assistant Director- Athletic Compliance Office (University of Minnesota / Minneapolis, MN): Responsible for all compliance tasks for their assigned sports including interps, waivers and violations. Will serve as point of contact for the respective coaches and student-athletes. Job ID:326723 More details HERE.

Assistant Athletic Director of Human Resources (University of Wisconsin - Madison / Madison, WI): This position is a strategic, operational and a leadership position that is responsible for leading a team in executing a broad range of human resource management functions. More details HERE.

Assistant Director of the Phoenix Club (Elon University / Elon, NC): The Assistant Director of the Phoenix Club will create and manage multi-channel communications for the Phoenix Club including solicitations, events, and special projects. More details HERE.

Assistant Athletics Director, Engagement (Stanford University / Stanford, CA): This position will manage the athletics development engagement team and lead the strategy for the communications, events, and stewardship in support of the department’s fundraising goals. More details HERE.

Athletic Communications Director (University of Missouri-Kansas City / Kansas City, MO): The primary function of this position is to research, develop, design, and execute complex and strategic communications, educational and/or media projects for UMKC Athletics Department. More details HERE.

Associate Athletics Director of Compliance (Colgate University / Hamilton, NY): Colgate University Associate Athletics Director for Compliance serves on the VP/Director of Athletics leadership team with primary oversight of compliance, academics, and student-athlete development. More details HERE.

Annual Fund Coordinator (Washington State University / Pullman, WA): Member of the Cougar Athletic Fund team responsible for the development, coordination, and implementation of all aspects of the annual fund as well as some operational and administrative support. More details HERE.

Staff Psychologist (Purdue University / West Lafayette, IN): The Staff Psychologist will provide assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, psychotherapy, and other mental health services to student-athletes. More details HERE.

Director of Media Relations (Ohio University / Athens, OH): Responsible for arranging and coordinating media coverage for assigned varsity sports (women’s volleyball, men’s basketball, and baseball). More details HERE.

Assoc Director/Director of Development/Major Gifts (Ole Miss Athletics Foundation / Oxford, MS): Assoc Dir/Dir of Dev/Major Gifts is a member of the Ole Miss Athletics Foundation staff charged with identification, solicitation, raising of philanthropic gifts to support Ole Miss Athletics. More details HERE.

Vice President of Texas Region (Tailgate Guys / Austin, TX): Tailgate Guys is seeking an executive to head up our TX Region - dynamic leader with proven track record in a service oriented hospitality business, managing a team, and driving revenue and growth. More details HERE.

Associate or Assistant Athletic Director for Development (Utah Valley University / Orem, UT): Raises funds from external constituencies. Manages an assigned portfolio of donors and prospects. Identifies and qualifies prospects. Engages and cultivates current and prospective donors, etc. More details HERE.

Director of Development, Seattle Operations (Washington State University / Seattle, WA): Member of the WSU Cougar Athletic Fund team based in Seattle, sharing significant responsibilities for the advancement of the CAF’s annual, major, and planned giving development efforts ($25,000+). More details HERE.

Director of Clinical & Sport Psychology (University of Wisconsin-Madison / Madison, WI): The Director of Clinical Psychology for student-athletes will oversee the delivery of clinical and sport psychology services to student-athletes within the established medical model. More details HERE.

Annual Fund Coordinator (Washington State University / Pullman, WA): Member of the Cougar Athletic Fund team responsible for the development, coordination, and implementation of all aspects of the annual fund as well as some operational and administrative support. More details HERE.

Compliance Coordinator (University of Richmond / Richmond, VA): The Compliance Coordinator independently coordinates, plans, organizes and implements all monitoring systems of the Athletics Compliance program, developing/implementing programs and procedures. More details HERE.

Senior Associate Athletic Director for Compliance (San Jose State University / San Jose, CA): Job ID: 24742, Classification: Administrator II, Hiring Salary: Commensurate with experience. More Details HERE.

Coordinator of Student-Athlete Development (University of Oregon / Eugene, OR): Assist student-athlete development staff to develop and implement innovative programs and individualized support services that empower student-athletes to succeed in college and in life. More details HERE.

Assistant Director of Media Relations (College of the Holy Cross / Worcester, MA): Assistant Director of Athletic Media Relations - College of the Holy Cross - Please apply at http://apptrkr.com/1295249 More details HERE.

Assistant Coach, Men's Lacrosse (University of Richmond / Richmond, VA): This position is responsible for assisting with all phases of the Division I Men’s Lacrosse program at the University of Richmond. Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to: coaching an. More details HERE.

Director of Sports Nutrition (University of Louisville Athletic Association / Louisville, KY): Position oversees all aspects of the Sport Nutrition program to advance the development and delivery of nutrition services for 23 sports. More details HERE.

Assistant Athletics Director for Communications (California Baptist University / Riverside, CA): Oversee the day-to-day communications and media relations for all 18 NCAA Division I sports under the supervision of the Associate AD for External Relations. Serve as primary men’s basketball contact. More details HERE.

Assistant Director, Multimedia Services (Boise State University Athletics / Boise, ID): The individual will work with Bronco Athletics staff members to design, create and implement the department’s graphic identity for production, print, digital and web applications and special projects. More details HERE.

Assistant Coach, Cross Country/Track & Field (Brown University / Providence, RI): Assist Director of Cross Country, Track/Field in all phases of the program, recruiting, coaching, training, with a particular emphasis on coaching distance events and cross country. More details HERE.

Deputy Athletics Director, Business Operations (University of Notre Dame / Notre Dame, IN): University of Notre Dame is accepting applications for a Deputy Athletics Director, Business Operations. For full description view http://apptrkr.com/1292156. EOE/AA. More details HERE.

Director of Creative Design and Services (American Athletic Conference / Providence, RI): The individual will work with conference staff members to plan, design, prepare and execute the conference’s graphic identity for production, print, digital and web applications and special projects. More details HERE.

Athletics Annual Giving Officer (San Jose State University / San Jose, CA): Develops a plan to identify & prioritize new prospects, make discovery calls & build a prospect pool based on new prospects & past donors at the leadership giving level of $2,500 or greater. More Details HERE.

Ticket Sales and CRM, Database Manager (University of Arizona / Tucson, AZ): Arizona athletics is looking for a dynamic leader that will assist in supporting sales, marketing and development campaigns by providing metrics and tracking for success. More details HERE.

Associate Director of Annual Fund (Arizona State University Foundation / Tempe, AZ): Help us lead the annual fundraising for Arizona State University Athletics and help grow ASU the most innovative university in the US! More details HERE.

Assistant Athletic Director/Ticket Operations Coordinator (San Diego State University / San Diego, CA): Assist with administering all aspects of the day-to-day operations of the ticket office. Provide lead work direction/training to staff & students. Supervise events. Assist with annual ticket planning. More details HERE.

Director, Ticket Sales and Service (University of Texas at San Antonio / San Antonio, TX): Lead the UTSA Athletics Ticket Sales and Services team to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of customer ticket sales and service. More details HERE.

Director - Athletics Information Technology (Texas Tech University / Lubbock, TX): Direct and manage all information technology activities for the Intercollegiate Athletics Department; knowledge and experience with the latest hardware/software, programming, planning and development. More details HERE.
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