CASSIE KOSIBA
Rapid City,SD
Summary
Senior collegiate athletics administrator with more than 22 years of experience in NCAA athletics, including leadership roles in Division II and Division III programs. Proven expertise in athletic department operations, sport supervision, budget management, Title IX compliance, game day operations, NCAA Compliance and staff leadership. Known for building collaborative campus partnerships, guiding staff through leadership changes, enhancing student-athlete experiences and advancing diversity and inclusion initiatives.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Associate Athletic Director for Internal Operations / Senior Woman Administrator
South Dakota Mines
Rapid City, SD
08.2019 - Current
- Provide executive leadership and operational oversight for a NCAA Division II athletics department supporting 300+ student-athletes and 40+ staff and coaches.
- Served as Interim Director of Athletics during a leadership change, prioritizing budget management at the end of the fiscal year.
- Experience in all aspects of running an athletic department, including Compliance, Business Operations, Athletic Communications, and External Operations.
- Supervise multiple varsity programs including women’s basketball, men’s soccer, track & field, cross country, and cheer.
- Partner with the Director of Athletics to manage department budgeting, fiscal responsibility, and strategic planning initiatives.
- Oversee game day operations for all athletic events, including staffing, visiting teams, officials, in-game promotions, fan engagement, and sponsor fulfillment.
- Provide leadership and supervision for communications, athletic training, and strength & conditioning staff.
- Lead hiring processes and serve as HR liaison for athletics, including chairing coaching search committees.
- Manage Title IX education and compliance initiatives for coaches, staff, and student-athletes as Deputy Title IX Coordinator for athletics.
- Serve as NCAA Diversity & Inclusion Designee, leading programming and institutional initiatives.
- Coordinate fundraising initiatives including alumni engagement, phone-a-thon, corporate partnerships, and sport-specific campaigns.
- Developed and launched the National Girls and Women in Sports Clinic, securing sponsorships to provide free annual participation.
- Facilitate community engagement initiatives contributing to 3,500+ annual service hours from athletics programs.
- Serve as liaison to Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference, Admissions, Student Engagement, and local school districts.
Head Women’s Basketball Coach
Carleton College
Northfield, MN
06.2010 - 07.2019
- Directed all aspects of a NCAA Division III women’s basketball program including recruiting, budgeting, scheduling, travel, and player development.
- Recruited student-athletes to a top-10 nationally ranked liberal arts institution.
- Supervised assistant coaches, student workers, and program operations.
- Created Knights LEAD, a leadership development program serving student-athletes across all 18 varsity sports.
- Implemented the RISE (Ross Initiative in Sports for Equality) Train-the-Trainer program to advance campus conversations around diversity and inclusion.
Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach / Recruiting Coordinator
Long Island University
Brooklyn, NY
07.2008 - 05.2010
- Evaluated and recruited student-athletes nationally, producing a Top-60 recruiting class.
- Coordinated official visits, recruiting logistics, and recruiting communications.
- Supported team operations resulting in a 22–10 season and conference championship game appearance.
- Monitored academic progress and coordinated study hall and tutoring programs.
Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach
Manhattan College
Bronx, NY
06.2006 - 07.2008
Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Worcester, MA
08.2003 - 06.2006
Education
Master of Science - Educational Leadership (Higher Education)
Minnesota State University Moorhead
Moorhead, MN06-2010
Bachelor of Arts - Women and Gender Studies
Carleton College
Northfield, MN06-2003
Skills
- Relationship building
- Problem-solving
- Verbal and written communication
- Collaborative teamwork
- Conflict resolution
- Performance monitoring
- Strategic planning
- Governance and Compliance
Affiliations
- Women Leaders in Sports
- Business of Small College Athletics
- Division II Athletic Directors Association
- NACDA
- Rapid City Sports Association
Timeline
Senior Associate Athletic Director for Internal Operations / Senior Woman Administrator
South Dakota Mines
08.2019 - Current
Head Women’s Basketball Coach
Carleton College
06.2010 - 07.2019
Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach / Recruiting Coordinator
Long Island University
07.2008 - 05.2010
Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach
Manhattan College
06.2006 - 07.2008
Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
08.2003 - 06.2006
Master of Science - Educational Leadership (Higher Education)
Minnesota State University Moorhead
Bachelor of Arts - Women and Gender Studies
Carleton College