Waterbury, Conn. – (August 2, 2024) — Post University announced today that following a comprehensive national search, Karin Mann, Senior Associate Athletic Director, has been named the new Director of Athletics. An influential and long-time member of Post athletics department, Mann has a track-record of cultivating student-athlete success in the classroom, the community and on the field. She will officially begin in the role on August 12.
“Karin’s journey with Post began in 1998 when she joined the athletics department as a part-time athletic trainer for (then) Teikyo Post University. Over the past 26 years, she has become the longest-tenured and one of the most versatile members of our athletics department,” Senior Vice President Scott Allen said. “Her vast knowledge of Division II athletics, skill at building relationships and her deep compassion for student-athletes have earned her immense respect from colleagues, student-athletes, and parents alike.” Within the NCAA Division II, Mann is one of 75 female directors of athletics across its member schools.
“I would like to thank Scott Allen and the leadership team at Post for trusting me to lead our Athletic Department in this new capacity. With pre-season and the new academic year just around the corner, it is an exciting time of year for us. Post truly does make it personal, and I am thankful for the opportunity to continue to work with our student-athletes, coaches and staff to build on our athletic and academic success. I am excited for the future of Post, our students and our continued success on and off the field,” said Mann.
Under her guidance, the cumulative grade point average of the athletics program reached 3.50 in 2023.
In her role as senior associate athletic director at Post University, Mann worked closely with the Counseling Center to provide more athletic focused mental health services to the University’s 22 NCAA Division II teams, including establishing the specific role of Athletic Health and Wellness Counselor.
Her extensive experience within the athletics department included roles such as – Compliance Coordinator, Assistant Athletic Director, Sr. Associate Athletic Director and Senior Woman Administrator. She also currently serves as one of the institutions Deputy Title IX coordinators.
Mann holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Sacred Heart University and a master’s degree in athletic training from California University of Pennsylvania.