Edition #1472
November 11, 2026
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Big Chair Updates…
➤ Susquehanna taps Spelman Johnson to assist with the River Hawks’ AD search. (link)
➤ Williams partners with Parker Executive Search to assist with its AD search. Dean of the Faculty Lara Shore-Sheppard will chair the nine-person search committee that will include Field Hockey HC Alix Barrale, Swim HC Steven Kuster and women’s ice hockey student-athlete Isa Healey. (link)
➤ Incoming DIII member Saint Anselm AD Phil Rowe will transition to a new role as Athletics Senior Advisor with Senior Deputy AD for External Relations Jonathan Harper to serve as Interim AD, starting January 11. President Michael Lewis: “Phil's leadership has been especially valuable as we prepare to transition from NCAA Division II to Division III and join the New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference. I am thankful he will continue serving the college as Athletics Senior Advisor, providing guidance and continuity during this important period. Jonathan Harper brings extensive experience in collegiate athletics administration and has played a direct role in planning for our NCAA transition. Our Hawks athletics programs contribute to student development, strengthen connections across our community, and provide a shared source of pride.” (link)
NCAA President Charlie Baker and Virginia Tech (DI) AD Brian White joined Hokies President Tim Sands for a wide-ranging conversation examining the Protect College Sports Act, revenue generation and more. Key takeaways…
➤ Baker on the likelihood of the Protect College Sports Act passing in the lame duck session: "In the last three lame duck sessions, more than 50% of all the legislation that got passed during that session got passed in the lame duck session. ... We certainly hope that our piece of legislation, which had such a big resounding vote in the Senate, will be one of those things that the Senate really puts some heat on the House to get done. Quite likely we'll end up getting traded if we end up on the President's desk for something that the House passed that's sitting in the Senate that they want to see get done."
➤ Baker on the NCAA’s focus on revenue generation: “We've significantly increased our revenue over the course of the past three years. It's up almost 40% and that's mostly a ticket strategy and a digital rights strategy and a renegotiation of our two big media deals. The ticket thing was pretty simple. We just looked at what we were getting for many of our tournaments and realizing that the finals in our tournaments had ticket prices that were actually lower than what the conferences were charging for their tickets. … We also created a database and just started collecting fan data. And we now have 25M fans of college sports in that database and it really matters. … Our return on every dollar we spend on prospecting is anywhere from eight bucks to 20 bucks, depending upon which tournament it is.” (link)
The NCAA is expanding its Elite Scholar-Athlete program to provide year-round recognition of the most accomplished student-athletes, across all three divisions. Under the new format, the NCAA will select a male and female each season from among the Elite Scholar-Athlete Award fall, winter and spring championship winners. Those six seasonal honorees will then be considered for the NCAA Elite Scholar-Athlete of the Year Award, with one male and one female announced as the inaugural national winners in summer 2027. To support the rollout, the NCAA will invest in expanded digital, feature and social media storytelling of Elite Scholar-Athletes throughout the year to spotlight the personal journeys, academic pursuits, leadership experiences and community contributions beyond the trophy presentation. Voting for the accolades will be conducted by a cross-divisional committee of student-athletes from the DI SAAC, DII SAAC and DIII SAAC with support from NCAA staff. (link)
The Division 3 job market continues to grow in 2026, according to new data from College.town and CollegeSports.jobs. Through October, D3 job postings rose 7% from the same period in 2025, and nearly all of that growth showed up on CollegeSports.jobs, where D3 listings climbed 22%. Postings on the NCAA Market, by comparison, held essentially flat. Since 2023, CollegeSports.jobs has grown its D3 volume by 123%, while NCAA Market listings have declined 30%. More on the advantages of an unlimited job bundle with College.town. (link)
This weekend’s Secretaries’ Cup between Coast Guard and Merchant Marine Academy is still set for Saturday at Audi Field, despite the Washington Spirit’s (NWSL) semifinal game kicking off at noon. The plan: “Switch the playing surface from pro soccer to college football, load in new vendors, swap out team signage around the building … — all in just a few hours.” D.C. United/Audi Field President of Business Operations Danita Johnson: “The Spirit earned the right to play a playoff match in front of their home crowd, and the cadets earned the right to play the Secretaries’ Cup on the stage that was promised to them. We weren’t willing to choose between them, so we found a way to do both. … So we’ve been having extensive conversations with our organizers to work through the complexities of hosting two major events in the same day.” The official kickoff time for the Secretaries’ Cup has not yet been announced. (link)
Elmira hockey will move from the Murray Athletic Center, roughly 20 minutes from campus, to the downtown LECOM Event Center right down the street starting in 2027-28. AD Rhonda Faunce: “The LECOM Event Center is more than just closer for our students. The improved facility amenities and professional elements like the Jumbo-screen, sound system, and increased number of seats create a higher-energy atmosphere felt by our coaches, players, and fans. It also opens the door for Elmira College to host more championship and conference games - potentially beyond hockey - right here in Elmira.” (link)
Mount Aloysius will add men’s and women’s wrestling starting in 2027-28 and has hired high school HC David Marko to lead the upstart programs. (link)
Montclair State will add men’s cross country as its 20th varsity sport starting next year. Track & Field/Women’s Cross Country HC Rich O’Connor will lead the new program. (link)
Deal Corner…
➤ Van Wagner launches RELAY, a new digital platform for official athletics websites and mobile apps that combines content management and AI tools to help staff work more efficiently, tell their stories and deliver a digital experience reflecting each institution’s brand. RELAY will be led by Syracuse (DI) SVP/Chief Digital Officer Jeff Rubin, who will serve as RELAY Chief Strategic Advisor. (link)
➤ The American Rivers partners with Koomba to provide student-athletes with access to over 200 mental performance and nutrition specilists. (link)
Coaches Corner…
➤ East Texas Baptist Men’s Soccer HC Chris Crawford will retire from coaching and continue as ETBU’s Asst. VP for University Operations. Assoc. HC Jordan Burke will now lead the Tigers. (link)
➤ Edgewood names high school HC/Eagles alum Dylan Griffith as its new Men’s Volleyball HC. (link)
➤ Wisconsin-Eau Claire Women’s Soccer HC Sean Yengo will retire after 29 years leading the Blugolds. (link)
Inflation-adjusted tuition and fees continue to decline across public colleges and universities, according to a College Board report, which found that between the 2016-17 and 2026-27 academic years, average rates dropped 8% for in-state attendees at public four-year universities, while pricing at private nonprofits remained flat. For 2026-27, first-time, full-time in-state students at public four-year institutions paid an estimated average of $1,920 in net tuition and fees, down from a peak of $4,600 in 2012-13, as the vast majority of undergraduates nationwide utilized financial assistance to offset published sticker prices of $12,290, up 2.9% year-over-year. When factoring in housing, food, and other expenses before financial aid is applied, the total cost of attendance reached $32,030 for in-state public university students and $67,610 for private nonprofit students; however, when factoring in grant aid, the net cost of attendance falls to $21,660 and $38,4540, respectively. College Board VP of Research Jessica Howell: “About 70% of full-time undergraduate students receive grant aid that reduces the actual cost of attending college. Families need clear net price information early in the college application process.” (link)
Other notable stories from Monday’s CFO.ticker…
➤ Colleges are deploying new retention strategies to combat “melt,” a growing trend of students placing deposits but failing to enroll in the fall, according to The Wall Street Journal's Roshan Fernandez. Whittier experienced a 17% melt rate, losing approximately 40 students in August. Academic adviser Ana Homayoun on the consumer mentality pushing families to secure multiple commitments to maintain financial aid leverage: “Let me ‘optionality’ all of this till the very last minute. I used to think May 1 was the finish-line, decision day, and now, almost in some cases, I think it’s like halftime.”
➤ Companies across the software, industrial, and business services sectors plan to implement price increases averaging 4% to 5% in 2027, according to a BlueRidge Partners survey of 255 C-suite executives. CFO Dive's David McCann explains the pricing adjustments will account for roughly 11% of total revenue growth next year for the surveyed firms, which generate between $100M and $5B annually across the U.S. and Europe. BlueRidge Partners adds: “Many business services and industrial companies estimate a bigger increase in 2027 costs than they plan to cover through price increases, which would cause a margin decline if more aggressive pricing actions aren’t taken.” (link)
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(NEW!) Director of Athletics and Chair of the Department of Physical Education, Athletics, and Recreation (Williams College / Williamstown, MA): Williams seeks a visionary leader to strategically guide athletics and physical education, balancing competitive excellence with its commitment to transformative liberal arts education. More details HERE. What would it cost to move to Williamstown? Click HERE.
(NEW!) Director of the Letterman's Association (University of South Carolina / Columbia, SC): Lead efforts to reconnect former student-athletes, grow membership, and expand Letterwinner fundraising at a premier institution in a vibrant SEC college town. (DI) More details HERE.
(NEW!) Assistant Coach, Men's Lacrosse (Muhlenberg College / Allentown, PA): Muhlenberg College, a Division III institution and a member of the Centennial Conference is seeking applications for a part-time Assistant Men’s Lacrosse Coach. More details HERE.
Head Women's Flag Football Coach & Club Sports Coordinator (Massachusetts Maritime Academy / Bourne, MA): Seeking a motivated Head Women's Flag Football Coach and Club Sports Coordinator to establish, develop, and lead the Academy's women's flag football program and supervise all Academy club sports. More details HERE. What would it cost to move to Bourne? Click HERE.
Director of Cohort-Based Learning: Athletics (Johns Hopkins University / Baltimore, MD): With a dotted line to the Athletic Director, this position sits in the Life Design Lab to support career services for first-generation and/or limited-income (FLI) students and scholar-athletes. More details HERE.
Assistant Athletic Director (Endicott College / Beverly, MA): Supports athletic department administration, supervises varsity programs, manages facilities, transportation and event operations, and coordinates postseason hosting, travel, and gameday logistics. More details HERE.
Head Coach - Men's/Women's Golf (University of Puget Sound / Tacoma, WA): The Head Men's and Women's Golf Coach will provide leadership, organization, and supervision for all aspects of the men's and women's golf programs. More details HERE. What would it cost to move to Tacoma? Click HERE.
Head Coach - Women's Lacrosse (University of Puget Sound / Tacoma, WA): The Women's Lacrosse will provide leadership, organization, and supervision for all aspects of the women’s lacrosse program. More details HERE. What would it cost to move to Tacoma? Click HERE.
Assistant Athletics Coach, Baseball (Babson College / Wellesley, MA): Assistant Athletics Coach, Baseball at Babson College in Wellesley, MA. Full-time role assisting with coaching and administrative duties. More details HERE.
Assistant Women's Volleyball Coach (Lebanon Valley College / Annville, PA): Teach on the court, develop players, recruit and help build the program. 10-month position set by the head coach and the sport season. NCAA and MAC Freedom. More details HERE.
Senior Associate Athletic Director (Dickinson College / Carlisle, PA): The senior associate athletic director serves as the business manager for the athletic department. More details HERE. What would it cost to move to Carlisle? Click HERE.
Head Coach, Women’s Soccer (Stevenson University / Owings Mills, MD): Lead a competitive NCAA Division III program: recruit, coach, supervise assistants and manage the budget. 12-month, full-time, exempt role; evening and weekend hours and travel required. More details HERE. What would it cost to move to Owings Mills? Click HERE.
Assistant Men's and Women's Volleyball Coach (Wheaton College – Massachusetts / Norton, MA): Assist both head coaches in all aspects of running the Men’s and Women’s Volleyball programs. Emphasizing student-athlete development, recruiting and building strong team cultures. More details HERE.
Athletics Events and Marketing Manager (New York University / New York, NY): Coordinate and supervise the department's event management, marketing, and community service operations. This role will include the hiring, training, and supervision of event staff/student employees. More details HERE.
Assistant Coach, Softball (Stevenson University / Owings Mills, MD): Assist in all aspects of a competitive NCAA DIII program: recruiting, academic monitoring, practices, travel and fundraising. 12-month, 40 hrs/week with evenings and weekends. More details HERE.
Head Women's Volleyball Coach (Waynesburg University / Waynesburg, PA): The head coach is responsible for, but not limited to, recruiting quality student athletes, retaining a full roster, practice organization, staff hiring/development, game scheduling, budget oversight. More details HERE. What would it cost to move to Waynesburg? Click HERE.
Manager of Equipment Operations (St. Lawrence University / Canton, NY): St. Lawrence University invites applications for a full-time Manager of Equipment Operations. More details HERE.
Director of Athletics (University of Alabama at Birmingham / Birmingham, AL): UAB seeks an experienced athletics leader to drive competitive success, financial growth, compliance, and student-athlete development through strategic leadership. (DI) More details HERE. What would it cost to move to Birmingham? Click HERE.
Assistant Men's Lacrosse Coach (Centre College / Danville, KY): Provide assistance in coaching, recruiting, and administrative duties for a highly competitive Division III men’s lacrosse program. CPR, AED, and First-Aid certifications will be required once hired. More details HERE.
Assistant Coach, Baseball/Recreation Equipment Coordinator (University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point / Stevens Point, WI): This position involves a dual-role within the Division of Student Affairs and Athletics. More details HERE.
Assistant Baseball Coach (University of Minnesota – Morris / Morris, MN): Seeking energetic assistant coach to join one of the top UMAC teams in our conference championship drive. Full benefit eligible position w/ cost-free on-campus housing package included. ROLL Cougs! More details HERE.
Assistant Athletic Trainer (St. Joseph's University – Brooklyn / Brooklyn, NY): The Assistant Athletic Trainer serves sport programs and student-athletes by providing comprehensive health care to include preventive and rehabilitative care of injuries. More details HERE.
Director of Athletics (Susquehanna University / Selinsgrove, PA): Susquehanna University invites inquiries, nominations, and applications for the position of director of athletics. More details HERE. What would it cost to move to Selinsgrove? Click HERE.
Associate Commissioner, Sports Administration and Championships/Men’s Basketball (Mountain West Conference / Las Vegas, NV): The Associate Commissioner will serve the Conference and its member institutions to oversee and lead all aspects of the Conference’s men’s basketball enterprise. (DI) More details HERE. What would it cost to move to Las Vegas? Click HERE.
Intern/Assistant Baseball Coach (Hanover College / Hanover, IN): Seeking dynamic person to assist with management of the program, including scheduling/implementing practices/skill development, team supervision/ops/travel, game prep, recruiting/scouting, & coaching. More details HERE.
Temporary Assistant Tennis Coach, Men's Tennis (Brandeis University / Waltham, MA): The Temporary Assistant Coach will assist the head coach in running a successful men's tennis program which competes as a NCAA Division III program and as a member of the UAA. More details HERE.
Temporary Assistant Tennis Coach, Women's Tennis (Brandeis University / Waltham, MA): The Temporary Assistant Coach assists the head coach in running a successful women's tennis program which competes as a NCAA Division III program and as a member of UAA. More details HERE.
Assistant Softball Coach - Pitching (Franklin & Marshall College / Lancaster, PA): Job Description: The Assistant Softball Coach is responsible for providing effective support for the softball program. More details HERE.
Assistant Coach, Men's and Women's Swimming (New York University / New York, NY): Serve as assistant coach for M/W swimming. In conjunction with the head coach, develop and implement strategies to recruit student athletes; assess the team's future needs. More details HERE.
Public Relations Specialist (Athletics Communications) (Rutgers University - Camden / Camden, NJ): Rutgers University-Camden is seeking a Public Relations Specialist of Athletics for Sports Communications. More details HERE.
Associate Athletic Director for Sports Information and Communication (Colby College / Waterville, ME): The Associate Athletic Director for Sports Information & Communications serves as a senior communications strategist and administrator for the Department of Athletics. More details HERE.
Director of Sport Performance (The Catholic University of America / Washington, DC): Lead strength and conditioning for 25 NCAA DIII and IRA teams, while educating students and coaches and adhering to all rules. More details HERE.
Teaching Professor with Assistant Rank: Media Studies (University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point / Stevens Point, WI): This position focuses heavily on undergraduate teaching in a program that integrates comprehensive technical training with a rigorous critical approach. More details HERE.
Head Tennis Coach (Wabash College / Crawfordsville, IN): The Head Tennis Coach is responsible for the overall leadership, management, and administration of the men’s tennis program. More details HERE. What would it cost to move to Crawfordsville? Click HERE.
Head Men's and Women's Bowling Coach (Albion College / Albion, MI): Albion College invites applications for the Head Coach, Men's & Women's Bowling position. More details HERE. What would it cost to move to Albion? Click HERE.
Staff Assistant - Athletics Equipment & Operations Manager (Fitchburg State University / Fitchburg, MA): The Athletics Equipment & Operations Manager serves as the department's equipment manager and primary home game manager. More details HERE.
Senior Associate Commissioner for Institutional Services (Mid-American Conference / Cleveland, OH): The Mid-American Conference (MAC) is seeking an experienced, collaborative, and strategic leader to serve as Senior Associate Commissioner for Institutional Services. (DI) More details HERE. What would it cost to move to Cleveland? Click HERE.
Assistant Athletic Director for Business Operations (Albany State University / Albany, GA): Help shape the future of Golden Rams Athletics by leading financial operations, strengthening fiscal accountability, and supporting the continued growth of our 12 NCAA Division II programs. (DII) More details HERE.
Director, Sport Performance and Wellness (Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute – RPI / Troy, NY): Leads sport performance, wellness, and data analytics for RPI Athletics, overseeing strength and conditioning to enhance student-athlete safety, wellbeing & performance, including Division I hockey. More details HERE.
Executive Associate Athletic Director/Director of Athletic Development (Fairfield University / Fairfield, CT): Seeking a dynamic, accomplished, and highly motivated Executive Associate Athletic Director/Director of Athletic Development to lead its athletic fundraising program. (DI) More details HERE. What would it cost to move to Fairfield? Click HERE.
Head Coach, Women's Flag Football (Saint Anselm College / Manchester, NH): Will recruit an inaugural roster, develop the program’s culture, prepare for its first season, and work with Athletics leadership on a competition schedule and operating budget for separate approval. More details HERE. What would it cost to move to Manchester? Click HERE.
Head Men's & Women's Cross Country Coach (Trinity College – Connecticut / Hartford, CT): Lead men’s and women’s cross country programs at an NCAA Division III institution in the NESCAC, overseeing recruitment, training, competition, and student-athlete development. More details HERE. What would it cost to move to Hartford? Click HERE.
Director of Athletics Media Relations (St. Joseph's University – Brooklyn / Brooklyn, NY): Join us as the lead story teller for 11 varsity teams in a historic neighborhood in Brooklyn in the greatest city in the world. More details HERE.