At the University of Saint Mary, Zimmerman serves as the FAR, the director of the Sport Management academic department, and is an associate professor in that department as well. In addition to his academic responsibilities, Zimmerman serves on a variety of committees on both the KCAC and NAIA levels, including, but not limited to:
Zimmerman served in all these roles while also earning his Doctorate of Education in Leadership (Ed. D.), graduating in December 2023. He has been named the KCAC Faculty Athletic Representative of the Year three times in the past five years.