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For those of you interested in being the new AD please read the following that was posted on the NCAA job site:

Bowling Green State University. Director of Intercollegiate Athletics. Bowling Green State University seeks to fill the position of Director of Intercollegiate Athletics (ICA). In seeking to identify the new Director, BGSU is searching for an individual who is committed to team success and passionate about the role of intercollegiate athletics in higher education. As a state-assisted Doctoral I institution with a strong enrollment profile of 18,641 FTE students, Bowling Green State University is located in Bowling Green, Ohio (population 29,600), 25 miles south of Toledo. Located on I-75, 15 miles south of the Ohio Turnpike, the University includes: A Graduate College, College of Arts and Sciences, College of Business Administration, College of Education and Human Development, College of Health and Human Services, College of Musical Arts, College of Technology and Firelands College, a two-year regional campus located near Sandusky, Ohio. Minimum Requirements - In identifying qualified candidates, the University seeks out leaders with the following proven qualifications: A record of fund-raising success; Value of a diverse environment with a proven record of accomplishment; A minimum of five years senior level management experience in the intercollegiate athletic setting or the private sector; A bachelor’s degree (master’s degree preferred) coupled with a successful record of management and a high degree of knowledge regarding NCAA Division I Athletic Programs; Demonstrated success and mastery in managing a sizable budget; Evidence of successfully generating revenues for a complex organization; An established record of achievement in the areas of marketing and promotions; And a successful record of long-range financial planning in a complex organization. Additional Qualifications - Bowling Green State University seeks to recruit a Director of Intercollegiate Athletics (ICA) who: Maintains a philosophy of and vision for Intercollegiate Athletics consistent with NCAA academic reforms and that supports the growth, development and academic excellence of student athletes; Possesses the ability to think strategically, recognize the needs of Intercollegiate Athletics and implement appropriate plans of action; Sustains a demonstrated willingness and capacity to work in a collaborative manner with all of ICA’s internal and external constituencies; Is an outcomes oriented manager who is willing to be evaluated by his/or her accomplishments; Is a captivating leader who will not only inspire, but also guide the future direction of Intercollegiate Athletics; and is a creative thinker always utilizing knowledge of new technologies and the implications of such technologies for Intercollegiate Athletics. Ultimately, Bowling Green State University seeks out an individual with the vision, energy and expertise to lead the athletic program to higher levels of national achievement and recognition, and in so doing, mirror the vision of the University to become the premier learning community in Ohio and one of the best in the nation. All inquiries should be directed to: Neinas Sports Services, Mr. Chuck Neinas, [email protected], Ph: 303-530-5566, Fax: 303-530-5371, 6630 Gunpark Drive, Suite 200, Boulder, CO 80301, or Mrs. Mary Grant, Assistant to the President, [email protected], Ph: 419-372-2211, Bowling Green State University, Room 220 McFall Center, Bowling Green, Ohio 43403. Applications will be considered until position is filled. BGSU is an AA/EO educator/employer.



I have a feeling that while some of us talk a good game, we are ultimately underqualified. At least in their minds...

ZiggyZoomba wrote:

is a creative thinker always utilizing knowledge of new technologies and the implications of such technologies for Intercollegiate Athletics.

Amen!!!

Is that another way of saying he/she needs to be 'one of those internet' guys?

Sure. You can do anything with a solid VPN.

It would be extremely interesting if BGSU brought in an AD from the private sector. Have any other D-I schools done this recently?

The number one factor should be the ability to fundraise, somthing that directly correlates to facility improvement. One does not necessarily need to be a part of a BCS program to meet this criteria. Buffalo and Ohio recently hired the top fundraisers for Michigan and Oklahoma, respectively, but how difficult a job is it to fundraise in those situations?

The rest, for our particular situation:

2. The stomach to make difficult coaching decisions and the talent to select quality, ambitious replacements that can recruit and develop players. Meyer, Curt Miller and even Scott Paluch are the models.

3. Ability to aggressively and effectively market and draw more fans.

4. All the superfluous "vision" stuff.

I would like to see our new AD come from a school that has hockey. With the strong tradition here I would hate to see someone come in who couldn't spell puck much less recignize it. Anyone who comes in will know the importance of our major sports, I just want to be sure hockey is considered a major sport for that person.