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John A. Robinson, Jr. begins his sixth year at the University of Houston and was recently promoted to Deputy Athletics Director after spending five years as the Senior Associate Athletics Director. In this capacity, he is responsible for coordinating all day-to-day administrative functions of the Athletics Department while assisting the Director of Athletics in supervising and providing leadership for all departmental initiatives including: strategic planning, finances, academics, compliance, personnel, fund-raising, facilities enhancement planning, sport supervision, scheduling for football and men's basketball, and game day management. Robinson also oversees the following support areas: business office, corporate relations, equipment room, facilities maintenance, game day operations and special events, the Cougar Authentic Gift Shop, grounds and field maintenance, information technology, licensing, marketing and promotions, strength and conditioning, sports medicine, team travel, ticket office, and video operations. Furthermore, Robinson recently assisted with negotiating new airline, apparel, concessionaire and television commercial agreements. He also represents the Department on campus-wide committees. Before coming to the UH, Robinson was an Associate Athletics Director at Villanova University. During his seven-and-a-half year tenure, he was responsible for providing leadership and supervision in the areas of sport administration, marketing and promotions, strength and conditioning, sports medicine, compliance, and operations of the university fitness centers. In addition, he served as the Admission Liaison for men's basketball and football, and fulfilled the role of University Athletics Financial Aid Liaison. While at Villanova, Robinson was involved in fund-raising for football, men's and women's cross country/track & field, golf, men's lacrosse, and men's soccer. He also was appointed the Athletics Department's coordinator for the NCAA Re-Certification process, and served as a member of the Steering Committee and the Fiscal Integrity Subcommittee during the recertification process. Robinson was one of the primary authors of Villanova's new gender equity plan, and served as the University's Coordinator for the Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act (EADA). Robinson was active on the conference level where he was on both the Big East Conference Rowing and Legislative Committees. In 2000, Robinson was one of seven college athletics administrators selected from a national pool to be an NCAA Fellow, an 18 month professional development program designed by the NCAA to assist individuals in preparation for senior level administrative positions at the institutional and conference levels. During his career, he also served on such committees as the University Board of Academic Integrity, the University Equity Committee, the University Inclusiveness and Diversity Committee, and the Task Force for University Re-Certification. Robinson was a student-athlete at SMU in Dallas, where he was a member of the varsity football team, which was Southwest Conference co-champions, and played in the Sun Bowl and the Aloha Bowl. Robinson was named to the All-SWC Academic Honor Team. Subsequently, he transferred to Columbia University in New York City, where he played football and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in economics. He obtained his doctorate (J.D.) from Tulane University Law School in New Orleans, and then practiced law in Texas where he is a member of the State Bar of Texas. Robinson also received a Master of Business Administration degree from Villanova University. Robinson and his wife Tere reside in Houston. |
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