FAIRFIELD, Conn. – Veteran administrator Meghan Miller has been named Senior Associate Director of Athletics for Compliance & Student Services at Fairfield University, as announced on Monday by Director of Athletics Paul Schlickmann. Miller most recently served in a similar capacity at Sacred Heart University as a part of a 17-year career in college athletics.
 
At Fairfield, Miller will manage NCAA compliance for the Stags' 20 varsity sports and 450 student-athletes. She will serve as department liaison to campus offices including Admissions, Financial Aid, Residence Life, Student Affairs/Student Conduct and International Students. Miller will also oversee the staff and daily operations of the student-athlete academic center, sports performance and sports medicine units. As a member of Fairfield's senior leadership team, she will also serve as a sport administrator for select sports.
 
"We are thrilled to welcome Meghan to our Stags family," said Director of Athletics Paul Schlickmann. "Meghan has an extensive background in compliance and student-athlete services that will be critical to our operations as we continue to optimize our organizational structure.  She owns a track record of success at multiple institutions throughout her career that is highlighted by continued progression, positive impact and a multi-faceted skill set.  Her positive energy, work ethic and genuine understanding of our vision for the student-athlete experience at Fairfield made it clear that she is right person at the right time for our program."
 
Miller joined the staff at Sacred Heart in 2012, serving as Senior Associate Director of Athletics for Compliance as well as the department's Senior Woman Administrator. She previously held a similar role at the University of Bridgeport while also managing the Purple Knights' business office.
 
"I am excited to join the Fairfield University Department of Athletics and thankful to Paul Schlickmann and the committee for this opportunity," said Miller. "I am eager to get to know the student-athletes and support their endeavors in the classroom, in the community, and in competition.  I look forward to joining a team of coaches and administrators that exhibit such passion and dedication to the success of the student-athletes."
 
A 2001 graduate of Sacred Heart, Miller began her career as an Athletic Trainer at the University of New Haven while earning her M.S. in the Management of Sports Industries. She served as the Director of Sports Medicine at New Haven in 2005 before joining the staff at Bridgeport.
 
Miller is a current member of the NCAA International Student Records Committee. She previously served on the ECAC Board of Directors. During her tenure at Bridgeport, she was a member of the NCAA Division II Volleyball Regional Advisory Committee, and served the East Coast Conference as the Executive SWA in addition to stints as Secretary and Treasurer of the ECC SWA Council.