Jason Grunkemeyer
Bangor,ME
Summary
Versatile administrator with 20+ years of experience in athletics. Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact department success.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Deputy Director of Athletics
University of Maine
08.2023 - Current
- Assist the AD in all day to day aspects of running the department
- Lead athletics liaison in design, budget, and oversight of ongoing athletics capital projects that total $206 million dollars (new basketball arena, hockey facility renovation, new track and field complex, and new soccer field)
- Sport administrator for men’s and women’s basketball
- 2024 WBB reached NCAA tournament and MBB achieved highest conference finish in 14 years
- Direct oversight of sports medicine (including mental health), sport performance, and facilities
- Manage budgets and develop strategic personnel initiatives for each direct report unit to maximize overall efficiency and productivity
- Member of America East Conference student athlete engagement committee.
Athletic Director and Varsity Boys Basketball Coach
Hilton Head Christian Academy
06.2021 - 07.2023
- Oversaw all elements of high school athletic department offering 16 varsity sports including budgeting, game operations, scheduling, coach hiring and mentorship, rules and compliance monitoring, transportation coordination, maintenance oversight, fundraising, and special project strategy and implementation
- As varsity basketball coach led team to runner-up finish in 2023 state tournament
- Voted as 2023 Region Coach of the Year.
Associate Head Coach
Ball State University
05.2013 - 05.2021
- Helped team achieve 3 MAC West Championships
- Managed overall operating budget
- Negotiated contracts with respect to team travel, game scheduling, and foreign tour opportunities
- Voted as top assistant coach in Mid-American Conference by coaching peers in poll conducted by college basketball writer Jeff Goodman in summer of 2020
Athletic Director
Talawanda High School
06.2012 - 05.2013
- Developed facility/athletic protocols for new high school which opened in the fall of 2012
- Developed and maintained department budget
- Managed all athletic facility and game day operations
Assistant Coach
Miami University
09.2007 - 05.2012
- Participated in 2008 and 2011 post-season tournaments
- Recruited 2011 All-MAC freshman team performer
- Coordinated all team travel responsibilities
- Scheduled opponents and negotiated contract terms
Assistant Coach
Saint Louis University
05.2001 - 06.2007
- Lead recruiter for 2006 all Atlantic 10 rookie team performers
- Managed team travel budget for 3 seasons
- Received 2 NIT bids and had best ever finish in Conference USA
Education
Bachelor of Science Degree in Education -
Miami University
Oxford, OH08.2001
Skills
- Strategic Planning
- Program Management
- Leadership and Staff Development
- Approachable leader
- Process Improvement
- Budget Development
Playerexperience
Ohio University 1996-97. Miami University 1997-2001. Received Marshall North Award honoring loyalty and dedication, as well as elected captain senior year. Key member of 1999 NCAA “Sweet 16” team. Honorable Mention All Conference (2001) and Academic All Conference (2000 and 2001).
References
Upon Request
Timeline
Deputy Director of Athletics
University of Maine
08.2023 - Current
Athletic Director and Varsity Boys Basketball Coach
Hilton Head Christian Academy
06.2021 - 07.2023
Associate Head Coach
Ball State University
05.2013 - 05.2021
Athletic Director
Talawanda High School
06.2012 - 05.2013
Assistant Coach
Miami University
09.2007 - 05.2012
Assistant Coach
Saint Louis University
05.2001 - 06.2007
Bachelor of Science Degree in Education -
Miami University
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