Case Western Reserve University alumnus James Rosenbury will be returning to his alma mater as the Senior Director of Athletic Development and Assistant Athletic Director for the University. 

Rosenbury, who played football at CWRU and graduated with a degree in Sociology in 2008, went on to hold several assistant coaching and staff positions at athletic departments across the country (including two stints on the Spartans' staff) before serving as the Head Football Coach at Kenyon College from 2019-21. After leaving Kenyon, he went to Ohio Wesleyan University where he was the Leadership Giving Officer and a special assistant for the football team.

"James' deep understanding of both the student-athlete experience and development strategy positions him uniquely to elevate CWRU's efforts and build meaningful partnerships with our supporters," said Leslie Piovesan, the CWRU Executive Director for National Development. "We are thrilled to welcome James home to CWRU and look forward to the energy and insight he will bring to our athletics development team."

After graduating from CWRU, he immediately transitioned into a coaching role with the team, serving as an Assistant Coach for Offensive Backs from 2007 through 2009, coinciding with the most successful period in the program's history. He returned to University Circle in 2013, where he was an Assistant Coach and the Junior Varsity Offensive Coordinator, in addition to working as the Facility Coordinator through March of 2015.

In addition to stops at CWRU, Kenyon, and Ohio Wesleyan, Rosenbury also served on the football coaching staffs at Grinnell College (2010-11), the University of Redlands (2011-13), and Macalester College (2015-19).

"I want to thank Leslie Piovesan and TJ Shelton for this incredible opportunity," said Rosenbury. "I am beyond thrilled to be back at my alma mater and a part of Case Western Reserve's athletic department once again. To come back during, arguably, the most successful time in CWRU athletic history is incredible and I hope to help the Spartans continue their march toward more UAA and National Championships."

Rosenbury entered the coaching profession after a standout career as a running back for the Spartans. He earned All-UAA honors in 2004 and 2006, and finished his career with 1,695 yards (the 11th-most in program history) and nine rushing touchdowns.

In addition to receiving his undergraduate degree from CWRU, he earned his Masters Degree in Higher Education from the University of Redlands in 2013.