Salem College

On July 17, 2024, After the completion of a national search with dozens of experienced candidates from around the nation, Salem Academy and College President Dr. Summer McGee announced that Michael Williams will join the staff on August 1, 2024, as the new Athletics Director. 

Michael comes to Salem College from John Jay College, where he has served as the Associate Athletics Director for Facilities & Operations. At Salem, he will serve as a key leader for both Salem Academy and Salem College athletics programs.
    
As the Associate Athletics Director for Facilities & Operations at John Jay College, Michael oversaw the maintenance of all athletic facilities, managed the internal master calendar, oversaw the space rental process, supervised aquatics and recreation, and organized camps and clinics for varsity sport programs. 

Prior to John Jay College, Williams also served as the Athletic Director at Salisbury School, where he led the athletic department, which included hiring coaches, scheduling games and practices, budget preparation, compliance, facilities management, and managing the athletics website. 

Williams also spent time at the City College of New York (CCNY), where he was the Head Women's Basketball Coach/Strength & Conditioning Coach and served as the Athletic Administrator/Event Game Manager and Head Women's Basketball Coach at Simmons University. During his time at Simmons, he led the Sharks to their first postseason appearance since 2010.

"We are incredibly fortunate to have found such a strong strategic leader with a growth mindset in Michael," said McGee. "He brings a unique combination of NCAA Division III, women's college athletics, and independent school athletic administration experience to Salem. I look forward to the energy and enthusiasm that he will bring to the Spirits and the Sabers in the years to come."