Rose Kelly
Wayne,PA
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven Athletics Administrator with twelve years of experience leading and enhancing athletic programs in higher education. Known for a strong commitment to the development of student-athletes, fostering a culture of excellence, and driving operational efficiency. Adept at building and maintaining strong relationships with coaches, staff, and student-athletes while collaborating with various campus stakeholders to achieve athletic program objectives.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Director of Athletics/Senior Woman Administrator
Thomas Jefferson University
07.2016 - Current
- Participates as a member of the senior management team and provides direct support to the Assistant Vice President for Athletics
- Sole director of NCAA Compliance and responsible for overall quality and comprehensive nature of the Compliance Office for Jefferson Athletics’ 300+ student-athletes and 40+ coaches
- Responsible for supervision of the Coordinator of Community Engagement and all athletic department service initiatives for Jefferson within the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference (CACC) and NCAA
- Responsible for the supervision of the Head Cheerleading Coach and program
- Responsible for the supervision of the Intercollegiate Athletic Recruiter and preparation of annual cost analysis reports for President’s Office to highlight impact on enrollment and tuition revenue
- Serves as Student-Athlete Advisory Committee Advisor
- Develops and implements any educational programming for coaches, student-athletes and institutional staff
- Oversees all student-athlete services and any special events within the department
- Serves as liaison between the Athletics Department and all other offices on campus
- Organizes the recruitment and hiring process of key department personnel including coaches
- Supervises work study and graduate student employees within the Athletics Department
- Trained and serves as a case investigator, advisor, and hearing board member on the Division of Student Life Title IX Committee for Sexual Misconduct
- Strategizes ways to support and manage gender equity and Title IX plans and issues as it pertains to intercollegiate athletics
- Represents the department at University, conference (CACC), regional and national (NCAA) meetings when necessary.
- Assisted senior leadership in managing all aspects of operations.
Assistant Director of Athletics/Senior Woman Administrator
Jefferson (Philadelphia University + Thomas Jefferson University)
08.2013 - 07.2016
- Responsible for the operation of the department’s compliance program for seventeen varsity sports in conjunction with the Faculty Athletic Representative (FAR) and the Director of Athletics
- Conducted all mandatory NCAA Compliance reports in the required timelines including the Institutional Self-Study Guide
- Served as liaison to the Financial Aid Office to coordinate new scholarship awards and oversaw the grant-in-aid process
- Served as liaison to the Office of Admissions to coordinate admittance of prospective student-athletes
- Served as liaison to the Academic Success Center to coordinate tutoring and academic advising for student-athletes
- Served as Student-Athlete-Advisory Committee (SAAC) Advisor
- Facilitated and directed all community engagement functions that involved student-athletes prior to the hiring of the Coordinator of Community Engagement (January 2015)
- Supported the recruiting efforts of part-time coaches with prospective student-athletes and provided appropriate documentation for all NCAA official and unofficial visits
- Coordinated the NCAA Post Graduate Scholarship nomination process, the NCAA Top 10 Award nomination process, the Woman of the Year Award, and any other individual or team academic awards for the athletics department
- Managed and created the annual Middle States Assessment Report for the Department of Athletics under the Division of Student Life
- Produced an annual report to include all compliance related activities within department.
Operations Manager, Department of Athletics
Philadelphia University
06.2011 - 08.2013
- Managed forty-four separate operating budgets using internal spreadsheets and the University’s online database
- Assisted in budget preparation for the purpose of obtaining equipment and supplies for intercollegiate athletics, fitness and wellness, and recreation within the department of athletics
- Communicated directly with vendors to process all departmental orders and final payments in regards to University purchasing policies, procedures, and systems
- Supervised and generated work schedules, allocated tasks, and provided training for student work-study staff
- Assisted in all departmental special event planning
- Organized and maintained fundraising budgets throughout the year for sixteen varsity sports
- Disbursed and reconciled team meal money and official/referee expenses for all games
- Arranged all transportation and other travel accommodations for sixteen varsity sports
- Compiled records on scholarship allocations along with signed scholarship letters for each participating sport
- Secured personnel and salary records of all full and part-time athletic employees
- Produced and maintained all athletic contracts relating to intercollegiate home and away games
- Established a master schedule on use of six University vehicles, including on-campus rentals, in addition to outside charter buses, school buses and other rentals
- Consulted with the NCAA to renew individual and team memberships.
Education
Masters of Business Administration -
Philadelphia University
Philadelphia, PA01.2011
Bachelor of Science, Marketing -
Philadelphia University
Philadelphia, PA01.2010
Skills
- Database Management
- Technical Implementation
- Budget Management
- Crisis Management
- Project Management
- Hiring and Training
- Team Collaboration and Leadership
- Data Collection
- Process Improvement
- Key Relationship Development
Technical Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Google Suite
- Adobe Applications
- Social Media
- Other: Banner, WebAdvisor, Datatel Colleague, Blackboard, StarFish, Front Rush, NCAA Applications
Activities
- Thomas Jefferson University Athletics Hall of Fame Committee, 2013-present
- NCAA Division II Regional Advisory Committee (RAC) for Women’s Soccer, 2023-present
- Membership Committee, Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference (CACC), 2022-2026
- Gender Equity Committee, Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference (CACC), 2019-2023
- Diversity, Inclusion, and Unity Committee, Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference (CACC), 2019-2023
- Championships Committee, Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference (CACC), 2017-2021
- Leadership Development Committee, Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference (CACC), 2017-2021
- NCAA & DII Athletics Directors Association (ADA) Women & Minorities Mentor Program, 2017-present
- Vice Chair, SWA Officer Committee, June 2018-2020
- Spring Festival Committee, Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference (CACC), 2017-2020
- Championships Committee, Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference (CACC), 2017-2020
- Leadership Development Committee, Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference (CACC), 2017-2020
- Gender Equity Committee, Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference (CACC), 2016-2019
- ESPN3, NCAA Division II National Game of the Week (Basketball), January 2016
- Constitution and Bylaws Committee, Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference (CACC), 2015-2017
- Member of the National Association for Athletics Compliance (NAAC), 2015-present
- NCAA Division II Regional Advisory Committee (RAC) for Men’s Soccer, 2014-2017
- Jefferson East Falls, Division of Student Life Middle States Assessment Committee for Accreditation, 2013-2016
- Jefferson East Falls, Division of Student Life Title IX Committee, 2013-2016
- Jefferson Department of Athletics, Drug Enforcement Disciplinary Board, 2013-present
- Preparation and celebration of “1,000 Wins Milestone” for Coach Herb Magee, February 2015
- Guest Lecturer, Temple University School of Tourism and Hospitality Management, Fall 2013, Spring 2014, Fall 2014, Spring 2015, Fall 2015, Spring 2016, Fall 2016, Spring 2017
- CBS Network, NCAA Division II National Game of the Week (Basketball), December 2013
- Road to $100K” Fundraising Campaign for Thomas R. Shirley, Sr. University Scholarship Fund, 2012-present
- Reebok Basketball Breakout Challenge, July 2011, July 2012
- Herb Magee Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Celebration” Fundraising Campaign, 2011-12
References
- Tom Shirley, (215) 421-0613, Philadelphia University, 4201 Henry Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, 19144
- Dan Mara, (203) 982-6025, Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference, P.O. Box 3575, New Haven, CT, 06525
- Dr. Mike McFarland, (570) 336-2426, Bloomsburg University, 400 E. Second Street, Bloomsburg, PA, 17815-1301
- Lynn Tubman, (484) 375-6942, Muhlenberg College, 2400 Chew St., Allentown, PA, 18104-5586
- Sheila Wooten, (908) 472-0958, Bloomfield College, 467 Franklin Street, Bloomfield, NJ, 07003
Timeline
Associate Director of Athletics/Senior Woman Administrator
Thomas Jefferson University
07.2016 - Current
Assistant Director of Athletics/Senior Woman Administrator
Jefferson (Philadelphia University + Thomas Jefferson University)
08.2013 - 07.2016
Operations Manager, Department of Athletics
Philadelphia University
06.2011 - 08.2013
Masters of Business Administration -
Philadelphia University
Bachelor of Science, Marketing -
Philadelphia University
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