Edwards previously served as an assistant athletic director and senior associate athletic director at the University of South Carolina (1999–2006) under the tutelage of athletic director Mike McGee. Following his tenure at USC, Edwards entered the private sector at IMI Resort Holdings, Inc. Edwards officially returned to athletics on May 17, 2009, when he was named the athletic director at Newberry College.
From 1999 to 2006, Edwards held positions as an assistant athletic director and senior associate athletic director at the University of South Carolina under Mike McGee's leadership. Following his tenure there, he entered the private sector with IMI Resort Holdings, Inc. On May 17, 2009, Edwards was named athletic director at Newberry College.