General | 4/1/2016 12:44:00 PM

ROCHESTER, NY – RIT Executive Director of Intercollegiate Athletics, Lou Spiotti Jr., announced the appointment of Jeff Siegel as Associate Director of Intercollegiate Athletics at the university, effective April 1.
 
Siegel, who previously was the Hockey Operations Manager, is in his tenth season at RIT. In 2014, he was named Assistant Director of Intercollegiate Athletics.
 
In his new role, Siegel will oversee all aspects of game and event management for all of RIT's 22 Division III and two Division I sports, game scheduling, student employee supervision, and several other responsibilities within the athletics department.
 
In his role as Assistant Athletics Director, Siegel managed all aspects of RIT's Division I men's hockey game day management, travel, and equipment operations and supervised the student-athlete equipment cage. Siegel also assisted the athletics department with event management, facility management, budgeting associated with team travel, capital projects, intercession planning as well as maintaining responsibility for three equipment operations.
 
"I know that Jeff will bring new insight, leadership and a new level of professionalism to the challenges we face in the coming years," said Spiotti. "We look forward to working with him to make the student athlete experience richer and more rewarding."

Since arriving at the university in 2006, Siegel has been an invaluable asset to not only the hockey programs, but the entire athletics department, helping streamline pre and post game day operations.
 
I am very excited and grateful for this opportunity," said Siegel. "I look forward to working with all our student-athletes and coaches. I would like to thank the RIT hockey coaching staff for everything they have done for me at this point in my career and am glad I can take this next step here at RIT."

Siegel graduated from New England College in 2006 with a degree in sports and recreation management. He was named Sport and Recreation Management Student of the Year. While at New England College, Siegel worked as the equipment manager for the men's ice hockey team. He also handled game operations and community relations.
 
"Jeff has earned the respect and admiration of our staff and student athletes alike.," said Spiotti."