Randy Shemanski was named Interim Executive Director of Athletics at The University of Scranton in September 2026. In this role, he oversees the day-to-day operations of the University’s athletics department and provides leadership for its 24 varsity programs, while continuing to oversee compliance, athletics communications, athletic training, facilities and game management.
Shemanski joined The University of Scranton athletics department in September 2011 as assistant director of sports information and was promoted to athletics communications manager in June 2015 and associate director of athletics in September 2018. During his tenure, he has played an integral role in the growth and development of the department, including the expansion of its social media presence and @royalathletics Instagram account, which has become one of the most prominent social media accounts in NCAA Division III athletics.
A 1999 graduate of Fairleigh Dickinson University-Madison (now Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham), Shemanski earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English with a concentration in communications. He completed his Master of Business Administration from The University of Scranton in August 2017.
Prior to joining The University of Scranton, Shemanski spent more than a decade working in electronic and print media. He began his career in 1999 as a sports writer for The Scranton Times and The Times-Tribune, covering high school, collegiate and professional sports, including the Philadelphia Phillies’ Triple-A affiliate, the Scranton-Wilkes-Barre Red Barons.
In April 2002, Shemanski was promoted to copy editor of the sports department, where he was responsible for design and editorial content. He later served as assistant sports editor of The Times-Tribune from February 2006 through December 2007 and managing editor of the Community News Group for Times-Shamrock Publications and editor of Electric City/Diamond City from January 2008 through August 2011.
Shemanski has also been involved with The University of Scranton baseball program, serving as a volunteer and part-time coach beginning in 2005. He received a Keystone Press Award for best headline writing in 2004 and has extensive local radio experience, including serving as a co-host of In The Zone on the Northeastern Pennsylvania ESPN affiliate from 2003 through 2005 and as a color commentator for University of Scranton men’s and women’s basketball for two seasons.
Shemanski is a native of nearby Waymart and currently resides in Dunmore.
