Sayeda Afnim was hired for the role of Athletics Business and Compliance Manager for the Express in April of 2026. She is responsible for monitoring and ensuring compliance with the NJCAA, Region 15, and institutional rules and regulations. Afnim also develops and monitors budgets for the Express athletics programs in coordination with the Athletics Director and the finance office.
No stranger to the Monroe University family, Afnim previously worked for the Monroe – New Rochelle Athletics Department in the athletics compliance office from September of 2022 until April of 2026. She climbed the ladder as she started out as a compliance intern, then became a graduate assistant in the compliance department, and then was promoted to the full-time role of Athletics Compliance Officer.
During her time in the compliance office with the Mustangs, she ensured that the department followed all the rules and regulations set by the NJCAA. She also developed and implemented policies and procedures to ensure coaches, student-athletes, and the staff understood and followed compliance regulations regarding recruiting, eligibility, scholarships, etc.
Currently residing in New Rochelle, N.Y., Afnim earned both her bachelor's degree in computer information systems (December of 2022) and master's degree in data science (December of 2024) from Monroe University.
