John Burke

John is a proud 1994 graduate of Dominican University, where he earned his degree in Elementary Education and Psychology. He later obtained a Master’s degree in Leadership Studies from Northeastern University.

In the fall of 2009, John was appointed Vice President for Student Development, and in July 2023, he assumed the additional role of Vice President for Enrollment Management, leveraging his extensive experience and leadership to support the university’s enrollment initiatives. In 2002, he was named one of Rockland County’s Forty Under 40.

Before transitioning into his current administrative roles, John Burke served as Associate Athletics Director and Compliance Officer. He also had a highly successful 14-year tenure as head coach of the Lady Chargers women’s basketball program and was named All-Met Division II Coach of the Year for the 2007-2008 season. Burke was later selected as the 2010 reciepient of the Steve Baxter Service Award and then as a 2022 inductee into the Dominican University Athletic Hall of Fame.

A lifelong resident of Rockland County, John lives in Pearl River, NY, with his wife, Tara, their sons, Ryan and Daniel, and their beloved dog, Rocky.