Director of Athletics

About the Institution

Texas A&M University-Victoria is a dynamic destination institution serving Texas and the world, is dedicated to providing every student with educational and leadership opportunities to become a successful professional and an engaged global citizen. Innovative educational activities challenge students to make meaningful connections between their learning and their lives in a complex world. A&M-Victoria promotes economic development and advances the quality of life through teaching, research, and service excellence.

About Jaguar Athletics

Since the spring of 2008, the Jaguars have competed as members of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA). Since its inception, the program has grown to include six sports (baseball, men’s and women’s golf, men’s and women’s soccer, and softball), and nearly 160 student-athletes are now involved. 2025-2026 marks the eleventh season the Jaguars will compete as members of the NAIA’s Red River Athletic Conference. Despite a short history, Jaguars' teams have been successful, winning a handful of conference championships and making appearances in national championship tournaments. In 2022, Men’s Golf had the best finish at a national championship, finishing in fourth place while baseball just won the 2026 Red River Athletic Conference championship. Jaguars' teams have also demonstrated the talent necessary for success in the classroom and are true “Champions of Character.”

The Position

Texas A&M University-Victoria seeks a visionary leader to serve as the next Director of Athletics. Reporting to the university president, the leader will be a campus leader in strategies to facilitate growth of the university and within the athletics department. The next Director of Athletics must possess business acumen with the ability to identify revenue streams and foster internal and external relationships.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and visionary leadership and comprehensive management, supporting goals of competitive success, outstanding student-athlete experiences, philanthropic support, compliance, responsible fiscal practices, and robust community engagement.

• Recruit, mentor, lead, and retain talented staff and coaches who are committed to excellence in athletics and academics, student-athlete welfare, professionalism, and the success of the athletic programs.

• Support institutional and fundraising activities and work with University Advancement to enhance resources and support for athletics programs.

• Proactively build and maintain collaborative working relationships with colleagues across campus, within the local community, regionally, and nationally.

• Develop, implement, and monitor department policies/procedures that promote best practices, professional development, fiscal responsibility, facility management, and exceptional service.

• Serve on the President’s Cabinet, attend all meetings, and liaise with university leadership.

• Perform other duties, as assigned by the University President.

• Assess and provide guidance on sport sponsorship and what sports fit with the mission of the institution.

• Oversee day-to-day operation of athletics program and event management.

Preferred Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree is required, and a master’s degree or other post-graduate degree is preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Minimum of five years of progressive work experience in intercollegiate athletics administration, including a minimum of three years leading and/or supervising the work of others.

• Demonstrated record of administrative leadership/accomplishment in college/university athletics, preferably at the NAIA or NCAA level, including visionary, strategic, and operational leadership; evidence of innovation; and effective resource management.

• Leadership style that is positive, credible, inclusive, collaborative, and demonstrative of emotional intelligence and maturity, as well as the highest standards of honesty and integrity.

• Superior communication and relationship-building skills, experience in program development and assessment, including risk management, excellent problem-solving abilities, and a high degree of cultural competence, demonstrating respect for the diversity of identities and experiences.

• Demonstrated ability to support the ongoing work and development of the administrative and coaching staff through effectively setting, prioritizing, managing multiple priorities, meeting deadlines, and working cooperatively within a team environment.

• Knowledge of the principles of intercollegiate athletics administration, budgeting, personnel management, NAIA rules and regulations, conference expectations, Title IX compliance, gender equity, and diversity.

• An appreciation for the importance of developing student-athletes who are both outstanding performers as well as individuals of high character.

• The ability to navigate and manage the evolving landscape of collegiate athletics and the role it plays within higher education.

• The ability to promote the core values of the institution and the role of athletics in its overall mission.

Application Procedures

Interested candidates should submit a completed application in one combined PDF file to  opportunity@mammothconsulted.com:

• Cover letter addressed to President Christian Hardigree (President, Texas A&M University-Victoria), setting forth one’s interest in the opportunity and how the candidate’s skills and experiences align with the position description.

• Professional résumé.

• Names, contact information, and an explanation of the relationship for four professional references.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. For earliest and full consideration, complete applications should be submitted by Sunday, May 10.  For questions, inquiries, or nominations, please sent an email to Dr. Kurt Patberg, Vice President of Mammoth Sports Consulting at kurt.patberg@mmth.co.