Dr. Amanda Gross serves as Chief of Staff for CSA Search & Consulting, overseeing the firm’s internal operations. In this role, Amanda focuses on enhancing organizational efficiency and strengthening internal communications, while also managing, implementing, and tracking CSA’s strategic plan. In addition, she leads CSA’s brand management efforts through strategic communications and client stewardship initiatives.
Prior Experience
Amanda brings over 15 years of experience in higher education, including serving as Chief of Staff to both a Division I Athletics Director and a University President. At Daemen University, she served on the President’s Cabinet as a strategic officer and advisor, as well as the liaison to the board of trustees. She also spearheaded numerous Vice President and Dean searches and led the university’s strategic planning process.
Before her time at Daemen, Amanda spent ten years in collegiate athletic administration. She began her career at the University of South Florida and went on to hold athletics development roles at the University of Miami, Duke University, and the University of Mississippi. She later joined the University at Buffalo, where she served as Chief of Staff to the Athletics Director.
Education
Amanda earned a Bachelor of Arts in English from Colby College, a Master of Science in Education from the University of Miami, and a Doctorate in Education from the University of Missouri. She also played softball at Colby College.
Recognition and Service
While in Buffalo, Amanda served on the board of the University at Buffalo Child Care Center, where she helped lead the communications and marketing committee. After her tenure at Daemen, the President and leadership team honored her by naming the Annual Outstanding Administrator Award in her honor.
Personal
A Tampa, FL native, Amanda now lives in Charlotte, NC with her husband, Eric, and their twin sons. She enjoys cooking, traveling, and cheering on her kids in sports.