Cobleskill, N.Y. – SUNY Cobleskill Ag & Tech has named Mike Jorgensen the Assistant Athletic Director for Athletic Operations and Campus Recreation, Director of Athletics John Czarnecki announced Tuesday.

In his new role, Jorgensen will oversee game and event operations, scheduling, special events, campus recreation, equipment room operations and the administrative side of strength and conditioning. He will also focus on staffing coordination, task delegation for event execution, and the continued development of systems designed to strengthen the department's day-to-day operations and event management.

"Aligning our game and event operations under this defined role allows us to streamline our daily workflows and establish clear accountability across our events and programs. Mike is taking on focused oversight in areas that directly impact our student-athletes, game day execution, and campus community, positioning our department to run much more efficiently moving forward," said Czarnecki.

"I would like to thank Director of Athletics John Czarnecki for this opportunity," said Jorgensen. "I look forward to continuing our collective efforts in building a successful NCAA Division III athletics program while providing quality recreational opportunities for our students, faculty and staff."

Jorgensen has served Cobleskill Athletics in a variety of roles since joining the department in 2006, bringing more than two decades of experience and leadership to his new position. Most recently, as Campus Recreation Coordinator and Athletics Operations Assistant, he managed the Tigers' club and intramural sports, Fitness Center, open recreation opportunities and student employment while playing a key role in athletic events and day-to-day operations.

During his time with Fighting Tiger Athletics, Jorgensen has also served as a Technical Assistant with responsibilities in facilities, grounds, equipment services and event management. He was the head coach of the Cobleskill softball program from 2012-18 and also led the women's tennis program for two seasons.

Prior to arriving at Cobleskill, Jorgensen spent five years at his alma mater, the University at Albany, where he served as Assistant Equipment Manager for Great Danes Athletics and as a staff assistant for New York Giants Training Camp. A graduate of Cobleskill-Richmondville High School, Jorgensen was a two-sport student-athlete at UAlbany, competing in both football and baseball. He later earned his master's degree in Sport Management from SUNY Cortland in 2011.