GREENVILLE, Pa.—Thiel College graduate and women’s basketball coach Jessica Vormelker ’19 has been named the Senior Woman Administrator. Her appointment began July 1.
The Senior Woman Administrator is the highest-ranking female involved in the management of an institution’s intercollegiate athletics program. NCAA membership voted to create the the designation in 1981.
“I feel truly honored and blessed to be named the Senior Woman Administrator at Thiel College,” Vormelker said. “I would like to thank (Director of Athletics) Jason Fautas for this incredible opportunity. I look forward to serving our student-athletes, coaches and campus community.”
As Senior Woman Administrator, Vormelker will serve as a member of the Department of Athletics leadership team and as Thiel College’s NCAA Diversity & Inclusion Designee. She will take part in Thiel College, Presidents’ Athletic Conference and NCAA committees as well as support and manage diversity, equity and inclusion and Title IX planning and education.
Vormelker attended a WeCoach workshop in April. She was selected to participate in the NCAA Basketball Coaches Academy in May of 2023.
About Thiel College
Thiel College is an independent college founded in the Lutheran tradition. Located in Greenville, Pa., the College offers 60 majors and minors, 24 varsity sports, and an 11:1 student-faculty ratio. The College is also home to a new Master of Science in speech-language pathology and 2Master of Business Administration. Both master’s degree programs offer innovative and accelerated five-year paths which allow students to earn a bachelor’s and master’s degree in five years. The speech-language pathology program also has an accelerated 15-month graduate-level program. The M.B.A. program also has a 12-month post-graduate program.A dedicated faculty paired with dynamic research and internship opportunities produce numerous graduate school and job placements. Coeducational from its beginnings, the College remains committed to combining tradition with innovation as it celebrates 150 years.