University of West Georgia President Brendan B. Kelly has appointed a 21-member committee of student-athletes, coaches, faculty, staff, alumni, donors, and community leaders to begin a nationwide search for a new Director of Athletics. 

The Director of Athletics at the University of West Georgia provides leadership to and oversight of the university’s Division II intercollegiate athletic programs and reports directly to the University President.

This position is responsible for providing executive leadership, exceptional operational management, strategic direction and oversight of the pursuit of excellence by more than 350 student-athletes in 13 varsity sports, including a nationally recognized and award-winning Cheer program.