BRIEF

JEFFERIES’ NEW POST

Kara Jefferies has been named Assistant Athletic Director of Development at UC Irvine, Athletic Director Mike Izzi announced Monday.

Jefferies, who begins her new post today, has served the past year as Associate Director of Development for Undergraduate Student Support at UCI. In that role she worked with various campus departments on major fundraising initiatives for the Cross-Cultural Center, Student Clubs and Organizations, the Anteater Recreation Center, International Center, the Center for Educational Partnerships and the Parent & Family Association.

Prior to arriving at UCI, Jefferies worked at UNLV for 4 1/2 years, serving as Associate Director of Development for Intercollegiate Athletics as well as Assistant Director of the Rebel Fund.

She earned her bachelor’s degree in business administration from Cal State Sacramento, where she was a four-year member of the women’s soccer program. Jefferies received her master’s degree in sport management from UNLV.

Her professional involvement includes the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE), National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA) and National Association of Athletic Development Directors (NAADD).

— From staff reports