Matthew Taiman joined the UMass Boston Athletics department in Spring 2024 and serves as the Assistant Director of Athletics for Compliance and Engagement Programs. In this role, he oversees all NCAA Division III compliance, student-athlete development, the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC), community engagement, and supports athletics alumni relations. He also serves as the sport administrator for the men’s and women’s tennis programs. Taiman works closely with administrators, campus partners, 14 head coaches, and more than 350 student-athletes to enhance the overall student-athlete experience and advance the mission of Beacons Athletics.
Committed to building meaningful relationships and creating a positive student-athlete experience, Taiman’s approach centers around collaboration, accountability, and continuous growth. He strives to create an environment where student-athletes, coaches, and colleagues feel supported while developing programs and initiatives that strengthen the Beacons community.
Prior to UMass Boston, Taiman gained experience across Division I athletics, primarily supporting football student-athletes in academic services and student-athlete development roles at Vanderbilt University, North Carolina State University, and the Virginia Military Institute. Throughout his career, he has focused on mentorship, academic success, and helping student-athletes navigate their collegiate experience.
Taiman remains actively engaged within the national collegiate athletics community through service and professional development opportunities with organizations including the NCAA DIII Region I Women’s Tennis Regional Advisory Committee (RAC), NACDA, N4A, and NADIIIAA. He is also an alum of several NCAA leadership development programs, including the NCAA Effective Facilitation program and the NCAA Division III Institute for Administrative Advancement, continuing his commitment to professional growth and advancing the field of collegiate athletics.
Beginning his career in collegiate athletics as a graduate assistant with the men’s basketball program at Springfield College, Taiman gained experience in recruiting, player development, practice operations, and game-day management. He is a graduate of Springfield College, where he earned both a Bachelor of Science in Movement and Sport Studies and a Master of Education in Athletic Administration, and he also holds an Master of Business Aadministration from Oklahoma State University.
The Taiman File:
- 2026-Present: Assistant Director of Athletics for Compliance and Engagement Programs, UMass Boston
- 2024-2026: Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance and Student-Athlete Development, UMass Boston
- 2022-2024: Assistant Director of Student Services - Football, Vanderbilt University
- 2020-2022: Student Services Coordinator - Football, Vanderbilt University
- 2019-2020: Assistant Academic Coordinator, North Carolina State University
- 2018-2019: Assistant Director of Athletic Academic Services, Virginia Military Institute
- 2017-2018: Men's Basketball Graduate Assistant Coach, Springfield College
- 2017 Summer: Athletics Intern, Central Connecticut State University
- 2016 Fall - 2018 Summer: Student Support Specialist Service Member, AmeriCorps VISTA (Springfield, MA)
Bachelor's:Â Health, Movement and Sport Studies, Springfield College (2016)
Master's:Â Athletic Administration, Springfield College (2018);Â Business Administration, Oklahoma State University (2024)
