Hempstead, NY - Hofstra University Vice President and Director of Athletics Rick Cole Jr. announced today that Jessica Kalbfleisch has been promoted to associate director of athletics for external affairs. 

"Jess has been a strong member of our staff during her tenure with the Pride," said Cole. "She is an extremely diligent and detailed employee who is an asset to our student-athletes, coaches, administrators, and programs."

In her new role, Kalbfleisch will oversee the department's fundraising efforts and spearhead major solicitation, annual campaign strategies, giving day, and other events for all 21 Pride athletic teams. 

Kalbfleisch, who joined the Hofstra staff in 2018, most recently served as the assistant director of athletics for donor and fan experience. She originally joined the athletics department as the assistant director of athletic development for special events. 

Kalbfleisch attended Dowling College and studied Sport Management, while also spending four years working in the athletic department gaining experience in athletic communications, game day operations, facility management and business operations. At Dowling, she was a dual-sport student-athlete in women's basketball and women's volleyball, while also serving on the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee for five years. 

Kalbfleisch went on to receive a bachelor's degree in business management from Molloy College in August 2016. A year later, Kalbfleisch received her MBA in business administration from Molloy.