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What is the story on a new AD?

squirrelgotdead said:
I would agree if we didn't have a fully competent interim.

Most schools' AD searches take the duration of the academic year. Some instances they might abbreviate that to a couple months or a semester.

Another thing to keep in mind is right now, any candidates you bring through won't even be able to see the place where they will work. You will put on a better presentation by waiting until the spring when candidates will be able to see the new facilities.
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Just know the interim to see her, but just wondering what makes her so competent?
 
Because she worked directly under Ken Kavanagh for a decade and a half and learned everything she knows through Ken, and has exactly the same style and abilities.
 
Great point, but if she was really that loyal to KK and was his right hand, doing and believing all that he did, then why would Glasser want more of what she basically just ran out of town?

I loved Ken, but it's not like BU has been dominating the Valley in all sports. Our main driver has not been to the dance since 2006 and we are really not in the hunt, expectedly, this year either. Something tells me that staying the course with status quo is not going to bring us better results. This is a chance to push the envelope and go for the brass ring. But I suppose continuing the same old same old is good enough. I cannot wait for another third-rate postseason basketball tournament... not.:mad:
 
InquiringMind said:
Great point, but if she was really that loyal to KK and was his right hand, doing and believing all that he did, then why would Glasser want more of what she basically just ran out of town?

I loved Ken, but it's not like BU has been dominating the Valley in all sports. Our main driver has not been to the dance since 2006 and we are really not in the hunt, expectedly, this year either. Something tells me that staying the course with status quo is not going to bring us better results. This is a chance to push the envelope and go for the brass ring. But I suppose continuing the same old same old is good enough. I cannot wait for another third-rate postseason basketball tournament... not.:mad:
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I have every reason to believe this may be exactly what they are preparing to do. I don't think anyone is denying Bradley AD is an attractive job. Some would rather move now, and raise a valid argument of risk. However, I think if you wait just a few months and put together a can't miss offer for your top-choice, not only do you impress the big fish, you land them. All the signs are pointing to them doing just that.

As for Virnette's qualifications, while KK oversaw the NCAA Certification process the last time around, she was one of the most tireless workers during that whole process and therefore knows the ins and outs of most every aspect of the job as well as all the mundane NCAA procedures. And I'm sure KK did a tremendous job of grooming her accordingly.

The reasons for the wait, IMO, are making sure the right amount of money is involved, the presentation is 100% appropriate, and preparations for Phase II of the campus expansion.
 
With that mindset BU may as well wait until Spring 2010 to even begin a process to find a new full time AD as doing a search during the 2009-10 school year would not attract a great pool of candidates. No one is going to uproot their family and move between the months of August and May if they have young kids.
 
Da Coach said:
I don't agree that this would be a problem. I expect a serious search to be announced soon.
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I concur with Da Coach! Is there anything you know that we do not know regarding the vetting process. Inquiring minds do want to know???
 
Lots of important athletics jobs open right now:


Administrative & Professional Positions

* Advancement - Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations
* Advancement - Director of Development Slane College of Communications and Fine Arts
* Advancement - Director of Development Foster College of Business Administration
* Athletics - Administrative Asst
* Athletics - Director of Corporate Sales for Intercollegiate Athletics
* Athletics - Assistant Director of Marketing
* IMEC - VP for Services Development and Delivery
* IMEC - Manufacturing/Business Development Specialist
* IRT - Programmer Analyst
* Office of the President - Administrative Assistant
* Vice President for Enrollment Management

http://www.bradley.edu/humanresources/opportunities/administrative.shtml
 
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