Jacqui Schuman named Associate Athletic Director at CUA

WASHINGTON – Jacqui Schuman has been named Catholic University’s Associate Athletic Director it was announced by Director of Athletics Mike Allen.  Schuman takes over for Tyler Fleming, who recently accepted a position at Saint Anslem College in New Hampshire.

Schuman joins CUA from the University of Tennessee where she serves as the Director of the CHAMPS/Life Skills & Student Life Development Program.  In this role she directs all aspects of the Student-Athlete Development Program, including staff, budget, curriculum and events.   She also leads development efforts for funding opportunities of student life/educational gifts. 

Prior to her time at Tennessee, Schuman had stints at Florida Atlantic University, the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, and with the Nokia Sugar Bowl, serving in various roles ranging from student-athlete counseling, game operations, promotional activities, and event planning.   

“Through her twelve years of experience in athletics, Jacqui brings a diverse array of talents to our university,” Allen explains.  “Jacqui is a high energy person who impressed us during the interview process with both her ability to excel in the core responsibilities of the position, but also with her capacity to serve in a leadership role as we continue to progress as a department.  We are excited for her to get started.”

Schuman has been active in a variety of professional organizations, having facilitated at the NCAA Student-Athlete Leadership Conference, serving on NCAA Peer Review Teams, and working as a consultant for the National Consortium's Mentors in Violence Prevention and Branded a Leader Programs.

Schuman earned her bachelor’s degree from Vanderbilt University, where she was a four-year member of the Commodores’ cross country/track and field program.  She went on to earn her master’s degree in Exercise and Sport Science, with a concentration in Sports Administration, from the University of North Carolina.

Schuman will begin at CUA on June 1.