JONESBORO, Ark. (8/10/21) – Arkansas State Vice Chancellor for Intercollegiate Athletics Tom Bowen announced Tuesday that Madison Stein has been named Assistant Athletics Director for Development.
 
Stein comes to Arkansas State after most recently spending the last six years at the University of Oklahoma in multiple positions, including the last three working with the Varsity 'O' Association that serves current and former OU student-athletes and their families.
 
A former four-year softball letter winner at the University of Kansas, Stein began her time in Norman as a graduate assistant for athletics administration in 2015.  After earning her master's degree in public administration, she was named a Support Services Coordinator in 2017.  She was then tabbed Assistant Director of Varsity 'O' Association in 2018 and elevated to associate director in 2020.
 
"Madison brings valuable experience with her to Arkansas State as both a former student-athlete and collegiate administrator," said Bowen.  "Not only is she an outstanding addition to our development team, her diverse skill set will be an asset our entire athletics department.  We're excited to welcome her to Arkansas State and the Jonesboro community."
 
Stein rebranded the Varsity 'O' Association, including developing a master plan and web site, managing all of its social media and digital accounts and installing a new database for membership.
 
In addition to her role with the Varsity 'O' Association, Stein was a member of the athletics department's staff council and collective leadership, development leadership and communication teams.  Her diverse experience at Oklahoma saw her cultivate and steward major and prospective donors, as well as promote, sell and coordinate premium seating arrangements.
 
"I am thrilled to be joining a wonderful community with such enthusiasm for their Red Wolves," said Stein.  "I want to thank Tom Bowen for inviting me to be a part of his vision for our student-athletes here in Jonesboro.  I can't wait to get to work with our team and connect with our loyal supporters."
 
The Oklahoma City, Okla., native was one of OU's department representatives on the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC).  Working closely with student-athlete life, she created, installed and facilitated the "Sooners for Life Scholarship Program."
 
Stein earned her bachelor's degree in sport management from the University of Kansas in 2015 and was a Big 12 Conference postgraduate scholarship recipient.  She was a two-time team captain for the Jayhawks' softball team, and the three-time Big 12 Academic First Team selection was named the league's Scholar-Athlete of the Year in 2015.
 
Stein is a member of the National Association of Athletic Development Directors (NAADD), National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA) and Women Leaders in College Sports.