Temple University Athletics
Vinnie James Promoted to Associate AD/Chief of Staff
6.13.17 | General
PHILADELPHIA - Vinnie James, who joined the Temple Athletics staff in July, 2014, has been promoted to the position of Associate Athletics Director/Chief of Staff. He previously held the position of Assistant Athletics Director for Business Operations.
In his new role, James will provide high-level support to the Director of Athletics by handling special projects, conducting research and facilitating comparative analyses. Â In addition, James will serve as the sport administrator for the football program and will continue monitoring operating budgets for the department's 19 sport programs and administrative areas.
"Vinnie James has proven to be an invaluable part of our administration over the last three years and has earned this promotion to Chief of Staff," said Temple University Director of Athletics Dr. Patrick Kraft. Â "This role is perfectly suited for someone of his immense talents and problem-solving skills. Â I look forward to working with him more closely on our executive team."
"I am extremely grateful to Dr. Kraft for believing in me and providing me with this opportunity," said James. "I am thrilled to be taking a more active role in our Top 25, championship football program. The recent success of our student-athletes in the classroom, in our local community and on the playing field has been remarkable and I look forward to working with Pat and our tremendous staff to continue the incredible momentum for Temple Athletics."Â
James came to Temple from La Salle University where he spent two years as Athletics Business Manager for the Explorers. He was solely responsible for executing the daily business operations for La Salle's athletics department. James distributed monthly budget reports for all sports and departments, and assisted in the overall budget planning for the department.
Prior to his time at La Salle, James spent a year at Villanova University as an intern in the Athletic Director's office. His responsibilities at Villanova were widely varied, and included working with the business office as well as providing administrative support and serving as event manager for women's soccer.
James is a 2007 graduate of Bloomsburg University with a bachelor's degree in political science. He was a four-year varsity starter and two-year team captain for Bloomsburg's baseball team, and he went on to earn a master's in business administration from Bloomsburg in 2009. While completing the MBA program, James served as a graduate assistant baseball coach.
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In his new role, James will provide high-level support to the Director of Athletics by handling special projects, conducting research and facilitating comparative analyses. Â In addition, James will serve as the sport administrator for the football program and will continue monitoring operating budgets for the department's 19 sport programs and administrative areas.
"Vinnie James has proven to be an invaluable part of our administration over the last three years and has earned this promotion to Chief of Staff," said Temple University Director of Athletics Dr. Patrick Kraft. Â "This role is perfectly suited for someone of his immense talents and problem-solving skills. Â I look forward to working with him more closely on our executive team."
"I am extremely grateful to Dr. Kraft for believing in me and providing me with this opportunity," said James. "I am thrilled to be taking a more active role in our Top 25, championship football program. The recent success of our student-athletes in the classroom, in our local community and on the playing field has been remarkable and I look forward to working with Pat and our tremendous staff to continue the incredible momentum for Temple Athletics."Â
James came to Temple from La Salle University where he spent two years as Athletics Business Manager for the Explorers. He was solely responsible for executing the daily business operations for La Salle's athletics department. James distributed monthly budget reports for all sports and departments, and assisted in the overall budget planning for the department.
Prior to his time at La Salle, James spent a year at Villanova University as an intern in the Athletic Director's office. His responsibilities at Villanova were widely varied, and included working with the business office as well as providing administrative support and serving as event manager for women's soccer.
James is a 2007 graduate of Bloomsburg University with a bachelor's degree in political science. He was a four-year varsity starter and two-year team captain for Bloomsburg's baseball team, and he went on to earn a master's in business administration from Bloomsburg in 2009. While completing the MBA program, James served as a graduate assistant baseball coach.
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