Vice President and Athletic Director

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About the Louisiana Tech University

Louisiana Tech University (Louisiana Tech) was founded in 1894 in the city of Ruston, Louisiana. Being a four-year selective admission, comprehensive public research university that awards bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees to its over 11,000 students, Louisiana Tech remains committed to its mission of quality teaching, research, creative activity and scholarship, public service, and workforce/economic development. Louisiana Tech maintains as its highest priority the education and development of its students in a challenging environment within a safe and supportive, diverse community of learners. Students currently come to Louisiana Tech from 47 different states and 64 foreign countries. With a 19:1 student/faculty ratio, all students are ensured the opportunity to obtain an education that will allow them to excel in life.

Louisiana Tech’s pedestrian-friendly campus centers around the Quad with its shady trees and the Lady of the Mist fountain. Ruston, a friendly Southern town of approximately 22,000 is home to parks, lakes, and world-class mountain biking trails. Students and locals of the Ruston area enjoy shopping in Ruston’s historic 18-block downtown district, playing golf at area courses, fishing, skiing, or hunting at the three area lakes, eating cuisines ranging from soul food to popular chains, catching a movie at the theater, and much more. With an average temperature of 65 degrees, there is always an opportunity to get out and enjoy the beautiful city of Ruston and all that it has to offer.

About Louisiana Tech Athletics

The Bulldogs and Lady Techsters of Louisiana Tech currently sponsor seven men’s and nine women’s varsity sports programs at the NCAA Division I level. Competing as members of Conference USA, the athletics department’s student-athletes have continued to excel on and off the field of play. The Lady Techsters basketball team has enjoyed tremendous success as they have won the 1981, 1982, and 1988 National Championships. These teams were led by then player, Basketball Hall of Fame and Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame Coach, Kim Mulkey. Across all sports, Louisiana Tech has captured 42 national titles, 164 conference titles, and 9 conference division titles.

Success would not be possible without the state-of-the-art facilities at Louisiana Tech. Men’s and Women’s Basketball currently play their games at the Thomas Assembly Center, Football competes at Joe Aillet Stadium, Baseball competes at J.C. Love Field at Pat Patterson Park, and Softball competes at Dr. Billy Bundrick Field. Notable Louisiana Tech athletics alumni are Teresa Weatherspoon, Head Coach of the Chicago Sky of the WNBA; 14-time NBA All-Star and Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame inductee, Karl Malone; 2008 NBA Champion with the Boston Celtics, P.J. Brown; four-time Super Bowl winning quarterback and Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee, Terry Bradshaw; and former Manager of the Toronto Blue Jays of the MLB, Charlie Montoyo.

Position Summary

Reporting to the President and as a member of the President’s Cabinet, the Vice President & Director of Athletics leads an intercollegiate athletics department consisting of about 350 men and women student-athletes and a staff of approximately 116 people. The Vice President & Director of Athletics will ensure that all areas of the Athletics Department demonstrate a commitment to maintaining compliance with NCAA, C-USA, Louisiana Tech, and State of Louisiana rules and regulations. The Vice President & Director of Athletics will lead and guide the department to competing as a high-level Group of Five athletic department.

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Thank you for your interest in employment with Louisiana Tech University.

About the Louisiana Tech University

Louisiana Tech University (Louisiana Tech) was founded in 1894 in the city of Ruston, Louisiana. Being a four-year selective admission, comprehensive public research university that awards bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees to its over 11,000 students, Louisiana Tech remains committed to its mission of quality teaching, research, creative activity and scholarship, public service, and workforce/economic development. Louisiana Tech maintains as its highest priority the education and development of its students in a challenging environment within a safe and supportive, diverse community of learners. Students currently come to Louisiana Tech from 47 different states and 64 foreign countries. With a 19:1 student/faculty ratio, all students are ensured the opportunity to obtain an education that will allow them to excel in life.

Louisiana Tech’s pedestrian-friendly campus centers around the Quad with its shady trees and the Lady of the Mist fountain. Ruston, a friendly Southern town of approximately 22,000 is home to parks, lakes, and world-class mountain biking trails. Students and locals of the Ruston area enjoy shopping in Ruston’s historic 18-block downtown district, playing golf at area courses, fishing, skiing, or hunting at the three area lakes, eating cuisines ranging from soul food to popular chains, catching a movie at the theater, and much more. With an average temperature of 65 degrees, there is always an opportunity to get out and enjoy the beautiful city of Ruston and all that it has to offer.

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About Louisiana Tech Athletics

The Bulldogs and Lady Techsters of Louisiana Tech currently sponsor seven men’s and nine women’s varsity sports programs at the NCAA Division I level. Competing as members of Conference USA, the athletics department’s student-athletes have continued to excel on and off the field of play. The Lady Techsters basketball team has enjoyed tremendous success as they have won the 1981, 1982, and 1988 National Championships. These teams were led by then player, Basketball Hall of Fame and Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame Coach, Kim Mulkey. Across all sports, Louisiana Tech has captured 42 national titles, 164 conference titles, and 9 conference division titles.

Success would not be possible without the state-of-the-art facilities at Louisiana Tech. Men’s and Women’s Basketball currently play their games at the Thomas Assembly Center, Football competes at Joe Aillet Stadium, Baseball competes at J.C. Love Field at Pat Patterson Park, and Softball competes at Dr. Billy Bundrick Field. Notable Louisiana Tech athletics alumni are Teresa Weatherspoon, Head Coach of the Chicago Sky of the WNBA; 14-time NBA All-Star and Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame inductee, Karl Malone; 2008 NBA Champion with the Boston Celtics, P.J. Brown; four-time Super Bowl winning quarterback and Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee, Terry Bradshaw; and former Manager of the Toronto Blue Jays of the MLB, Charlie Montoyo.

Position Summary

Reporting to the President and as a member of the President’s Cabinet, the Vice President & Director of Athletics leads an intercollegiate athletics department consisting of about 350 men and women student-athletes and a staff of approximately 116 people. The Vice President & Director of Athletics will ensure that all areas of the Athletics Department demonstrate a commitment to maintaining compliance with NCAA, C-USA, Louisiana Tech, and State of Louisiana rules and regulations. The Vice President & Director of Athletics will lead and guide the department to competing as a high-level Group of Five athletic department.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Develop and communicate a clear vision that will ensure the athletics department succeeds in fundraising, facilities development, and the recruitment, retention and promotion of student-athletes and athletic personnel while aligning with university goals and objectives.
• Lead with the highest standards of integrity in all athletic, academic, and business matters.
• Promote an environment that fosters each student-athlete’s health and welfare, academic and athletic achievement, and overall growth and development. Ensure that all student-athletes have a positive experience at Louisiana Tech.
• Demonstrate sensitivity and commitment to equity issues of gender, ethnicity, and sport.
• Continue to improve on the championship culture throughout the athletics department that empowers and propels coaches, student-athletes, and staff as they compete for C-USA championships.
• Lead the development of athletics fundraising goals and create strategies to meet fundraising priorities. Meet with donors and prospective donors and actively engage in ongoing fundraising activities, as well as promote the athletics program, internally and externally, throughout the University community.
• Provide effective communication as the spokesperson for Louisiana Tech athletics with the media, alumni, donors, fans, parents, and prospective athletes.
• Develop strategic marketing to increase visibility, exposure, and season ticket sales for all sports.
• Ensure budgetary and fiscal accountability of the athletic department in order to adhere to a balanced budget through enhancing revenue generation and monitoring spending.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with a diverse group of faculty, administrators, staff, student body, student government associations, alumni, friends, booster clubs, and the local community regarding athletics at Louisiana Tech.
• Provide full compliance with all applicable Federal, State, NCAA, C-USA, and university rules and regulations.
• Participate actively in conference meetings and activities.
• Perform such other duties as may be assigned by the President.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage successful and diverse athletics departments and/or organizations.
• Sports oversight, particularly revenue generating sports programs, is preferred.
• Proven ability to work with diverse populations of students, faculty, staff, and external constituents.
• Demonstrates strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• High personal and professional integrity.

Application Process:

Louisiana Tech University invites nominations and applications or expressions of interest to be submitted to the search firm assisting the university. Applications must include a cover letter, resume or curriculum vitae, and list of references. For full consideration, application materials should be submitted to Parker Executive Search’s website by February 8, 2024. Confidential review of materials will begin immediately and continue until the appointment is made.

For additional information, please contact:

Daniel Parker, Vice President and Managing Director

Grant Higgison, Principal

Xavier Harper, Executive Recruiting Coordinator

ghiggison@parkersearch.com | xharper@parkersearch.com

Parker Executive Search

770-804-1996 ext. 118 | 770-804-1996 ext. 123

PLEASE APPLY HERE: https://www.parkersearch.com/current-opportunities/louisiana-tech-university/vice-president-director-athletics

PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED THROUGH THE LOUISIANA TECH JOBS PAGE ARE SUBJECT TO THE LOUISIANA LAW OPEN RECORD'S REQUEST.

Louisiana Tech University adheres to the equal opportunity provisions of federal and civil rights laws, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status or disability.

Posting Close Date: This position will remain open until filled.

Please Note: Applications must be completed by 11:59 p.m. on the Job Closing Date to ensure consideration.

Note to Applicant:

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications in their cover letter. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials.

References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.

This position may require a criminal background check to be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions at the Louisiana Tech University may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.

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