Eric Schultz joined the Northern Colorado staff in April 2009 after spending one year in the compliance office at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.

While at SIUE, Schultz assisted in the Cougars' transition from NCAA Division II to NCAA Division I. Also while at SIUE, he volunteered his time at the NCAA DII Regional Softball tournament, the NCAA DII Baseball World Series and numerous other events.

From 2007-09, Schultz was a graduate assistant in SIUE's Student Financial Aid Office, where he assisted students through the financial-aid process. During his two years at SIUE, Schultz also served on the Intercollegiate Athletic Council.

A 2007 graduate of University of Wisconsin-Parkside, Schultz earned his bachelor's degree in Sport and Fitness Management. He later went on to earn his master's degree in education with an emphasis in Sport Administration from SIUE.