Ben Gutman

Ben Gutman joined DePaul University as Assistant Director of Athletic Academic Advising in July of 2016. His main duties include advising the Men's Basketball and Women's Tennis teams as well as being the director of the tutoring program. Ben is also responsible for staffing and management of more than 40 student and part time employees in the AAA. His advising and tutoring work helps to ensure that all student-athletes at DePaul are able to maximize their student-athlete experience using resources provided by AAA, the university as a whole, and opportunities within the city of Chicago. Ben created and continues to grow DePaul Athletics Service Immersion Trip and Program. Each year, student-athletes apply and are selected to go on a trip to learn and serve in communities throughout Central America and the Caribbean. The program continues back on campus as the trip participants are charged with service leadership in providing opportunities for all DePaul student-athletes to get involved in the Chicago community. Ben also works directly with other tutoring programs on campus and he serves on the DePaul Athletics Diversity, Equity and Inclusion committee as the chair of the education subcommittee and DePaul's Student-Affairs Division Assessment Committee.

Education

• Master's Degree (M.A.) Northwestern University (2012 — 2015)
• Bachelor of Science (B.S.) University of Puget Sound (2002 — 2004)
• United States Air Force Academy (2000 — 2002)

Companies

• Territory Sales Manager Ford Accessories of Chicago (2022)
• Adjunct Professor Northwestern University (2019)
• Adjunct Professor DePaul University (2018)
• Assistant Director of Athletics Academic Advising/Tutor Coordinator DePaul University (2016 — 2022)
• Athletics Compliance DePaul University (2014 — 2016)
• Teacher/Coach Bishop Gorman High School (2005 — 2014)
• Athletics Compliance Intern DePaul University (2013 — 2013)
• Dean of Students/Assistant Athletic Director Bishop Noll Institute (2012 — 2013)
• Program Specialist, Asst. Athletic Director, Late Night Program Director Boys and Girls Clubs of America (2002 — 2005)