Brady Rourke joined the Maryland Athletics Department as Associate Athletic Director for Academic Services and Director of the Gossett Student Athlete Center for Academic and Personal Excellence in September 2019. He enters is sixth school year at Maryland in 2024-25. Â
In his role, Rourke leads student-athlete academic services for 550 student-athletes representing 20 athletic teams. Furthermore, Rourke serves as Secondary Sport Supervisor for the Softball program. In addition to his work in Athletics, Rourke is also a member of the Office of Undergraduate Studies Administrative Council.Â
Prior to Maryland, Rourke served as Executive Director of the Student Learning Center at Appalachian State University. In his role at Appalachian State, Rourke was instrumental in revolutionizing the Student Learning Center, as he renamed and rebranded the center while refining the mission, goals, and objectives within the department. He served on numerous committees within academic affairs, enrollment management, and athletics.
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Prior to Appalachian State, Rourke served as Associate Athletic Director for Student-Athlete Academic Services at West Virginia University (2014-2016), Associate Director for Student-Athlete Services at Syracuse University (2013-2014), Academic Counselor at Penn State University (2007-2013), and Academic Counselor at Arizona State University (2006-2007). Â
Rourke graduated from Penn State University with a Bachelor of Science in Rehabilitation Services Education (2003), before earning his Master of Education in Higher Education Administration (2006). Rourke is an active member of the National Association of Academic and Student-Athlete Development Professionals (N4A) and served on the Board of Directors (2014-2019). Rourke was selected for and remains an active member of Leadership Howard County, which presents an opportunity for leaders to see beyond their own work or personal environments to the broader interests of the community.
Rourke and his wife Amanda reside in Ellicott City, MD and have three sons: Brennon, Easton, and Shane.Â
Updated July 2, 2024
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