St. Joseph's University - Long Island

Donna O’Connors joined St. Joseph’s University, New York athletic department in a full-time capacity in 2011. Over her 14+ year tenure, she has held multiple roles and currently serves as the Associate Athletic Director for Compliance and Student-Athlete Services, as well as the department's Senior Woman Administrator (SWA).

In her current role, O’Connors is responsible for ensuring departmental compliance with University, Skyline Conference, and NCAA regulations across 17 varsity programs. She plays a key role in educating coaches, staff, and student-athletes on compliance matters and has been instrumental in the development and implementation of the department’s procedures and compliance manual.

O’Connors oversees academic monitoring and advisement for over 325 student-athletes, serving as a primary on-campus liaison to support their academic success. She is actively involved in broader institutional initiatives, serving on the SJNY Retention Committee, working as a First-Year Experience facilitator, and acting as the department’s assessment coordinator. She has also collaborated with the University’s IT and Dean’s Offices to implement academic tracking reports and protocols.

Her involvement extends to the conference and national levels, having served on Skyline Conference Championship Committees and the NCAA Regional Advisory Committee.

Prior to arriving at St. Joseph’s College, O’Connors spent over 17 years with the Long Island YMCA, Inc. where she worked her way up through many positions from aquatics director to facilities and program director. During her tenure at the YMCA, she developed an ability to manage different facets of facility operation and programs while implementing risk management standards; recruited, trained and managed staff; and assisted in fundraising activities. She still volunteers with the American Red Cross as a lifeguard and first aid/CPR/AED instructor.

Holds a bachelor’s of science degree from the State University of New York at Oneonta and received her New York State Coaching Certification in basketball.  While at Oneonta, Donna was a two-year captain of the Red Dragon women’s basketball team, served as an assistant coach to the team, was a residential advisor, worked in the sports information department, and developed and oversaw the implementation of the athletic department’s game management program.

Donna currently resides in her hometown of Holbrook, NY.