Vice President Marva Craig and Dean for Student Affairs Michael Hutmaker announced Matthew Ruiz as the new Director of Athletics at the Borough of Manhattan Community College. Ruiz began his tenure on Monday, Jul. 19, after serving as the Sports Information Director at BMCC eight years ago.
Ruiz rejoins BMCC Athletics from fellow NJCAA Region 15 institution, Fashion Institute of Technology, bringing five-plus years of experience to the helm after helping to oversee the Tigers' nine varsity programs and more than 200 student-athletes.
"I am extremely excited to be back at BMCC. I want to thank VP Craig, Dean Hutmaker, and every one part of the search committee for giving me the chance to come back to BMCC in the role of Athletic Director," said Ruiz.
Prior to his stint at FIT, he was the Assistant Director for Athletics and Recreation at Raritan Valley Community College (NJ), responsible for overseeing department compliance, business operations, and game day administration. He also served as Assistant to the Athletic Director & Sports Information Director at Borough of Manhattan Community College from 2011-2013, overseeing game-day and business operations while assisting with compliance.
Ruiz has also served as a Principal Administrative Associate 2nd Level Data Analyst for the NYC Housing & Preservation Department.
Ruiz earned a Master's Degree in Sports Management from St. Johns University and is looking forward to bringing his extensive NJCAA experience and energy to growing the Panthers Athletics over the coming years.