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Florida Atlantic University Athletics
Melissa Dawson Named FAU's Senior Women's Administrator
Melissa Dawson Named FAU's Senior Women's Administrator
June 8, 2001
Melissa Dawson has been named Florida Atlantic University's Associate Athletic Director and Senior Women's Administrator, announced Tom Cargill, FAU's Director of Athletics, Friday afternoon.
"We are certainly pleased to welcome a person of Melissa Dawson's caliber to Florida Atlantic University, said Cargill. Melissa comes to FAU after serving 12 years at Florida State University. Her knowledge and enthusiasm will help to make the FAU Athletics program one of the strongest in the South East."
Dawson, whose first day was June 1, came to FAU from Florida State University. While the title of SWA will be new for Dawson, the inner workings of college athletics is not. The Inverness, FL native held various positions at FSU during her 12-year tenure, all of which will be an asset as FAU continues to strive towards success.
She was hired in 1991 as an equipment manager for the Seminoles, a position she held from 1990-1991. Proving her multi-task ability, Dawson was promoted to an Administrative Assistant in August of 1991 working directly with women's volleyball, basketball and softball. She graduated in April of 1992, from Florida State, with a Bachelor of Science in Physical Education.
The following Fall, Dawson's title, but not home, changed once again to Assistant Home Event Manager, a position which provided her the opportunity to coordinate all invitationals, conference championship and NCAA tournaments hosted by FSU.
She was again promoted in August of 1993 to Assistant Director of Athletic Facilities and Operations, a position she held until her departure from FSU for FAU. As Assistant Director of Facilities, Dawson directly supervised the daily operations of volleyball, soccer and softball and assisted in the daily game operations for tennis and swimming. She also served as the manager for eight athletic facilities, the liaison between FSU and Nike and supervised an equipment staff of five, all while earning a Master of Science in Athletic Administration in April of 1996. She has served as the tournament director or assistant tournament director for ACC Championships, NCAA Regional Championships, a 24-team softball tournament and the 1996 NCAA Division I Women's Tennis Championship.