Rutgers President William F. Tate IV today appointed Keli Zinn, a collegiate athletics leader with 20 years of power conference experience and a proven track record of transforming championship-level programs, as director of Intercollegiate Athletics for Rutgers-New Brunswick.

Rutgers can now focus on the 2025-26 athletic seasons with the tumultuous search process behind them. With President Tate and AD Keli Zinn representing alignment and a strong commitment to the athletic department, Scarlet Knights fans can rest assured that their athletic programs and student-athletes are in good hands for years to come.

Keli Zinn is betting on herself. The West Virginia native officially began her tenure in Piscataway on Wednesday, when the Rutgers Board of Governors approved a five-year deal that makes her the highest-paid athletic director in school history.