Wednesday, July 17, 2013

Natasha Wilson joins JCSU as an Associate Athletics Director

Natasha Wilson
Associate Athletic Director
Johnson C. Smith University
(Courtesy JCSU Athletics)
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina  --  Johnson C. Smith University Department of Athletics announces the hiring of Natasha Wilson as the Associate Athletic Director, Compliance Coordinator, and Senior Woman Administrator. Wilson will serve in a senior leadership role and report directly to the Director of Athletics.

Wilson comes to JCSU after serving six years in athletic administration at fellow Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) institution, The Lincoln University (Pennsylvania). She began as the Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance and the department's Senior Woman Administrator in 2006. Wilson was elevated to the role of Associate Athletic Director in 2010.

While at Lincoln (PA), Wilson served as a sport administrator for sports including bowling, women's tennis, men's tennis, women's soccer, baseball, softball, and cheerleading. She was instrumental in revamping the compliance policies and procedures as well as successfully transitioning the athletic department from NCAA Division III to Division II.

Wilson helped to develop a Gender Equity Plan for the department as well as the creation of a five-year strategic plan. During her tenure at Lincoln (PA), she established the first ever Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) and launched the NCAA CHAMPS/ Life Skills program for athletics.

"We're thrilled to have Natasha Wilson joining our athletic administrative team here at JCSU," said Director of Athletics Stephen Joyner, Sr. "She brings a wealth of knowledge pertaining to compliance and NCAA rules and regulations. I'm confident that this will be an environment for her to continue flourishing as an athletic administrator and she'll be a valuable component for our athletic programs to continue growing."

"I am very excited and thankful for this new opportunity with Johnson C. Smith's Department of Athletics," said Wilson. "Everyone on campus has been so helpful in assisting with my transition into the position, I really feel at home. I look forward to working with all the University constituents: student-athletes, athletic staff, campus community, alumni and program supporters."

Wilson represents the Atlantic Region as a member of the NCAA Division II nominating committee. She was recently elected as President of the CIAA Compliance Officers Association. Wilson is also an active member of the CIAA Compliance Officers Association. Wilson is also an active member of the National Association of College Directors of Athletics (NACDA) and a 2009 graduate of the National Association of Collegiate Women Athletics Administrators (NACWAA) Hers Institute.

Wilson has earned a Bachelor's of Science Degree in Sports Management from Winston-Salem State University. Prior to accepting the position at Lincoln (PA), Wilson interned with the athletic departments at Minnesota State University-Moorhead and Wake Forest University.

COURTESY JOHNSON C. SMITH UNIVERSITY SPORTS INFORMATION

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