Georgia State will use Parker Executive Search to handle the hunt for its next athletic director.
The two sides agreed to work together on June 10, according to a copy of the letter of understanding between the two parties obtained by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution through an Open Records Request.
Georgia State will pay $70,000 to use Parker.
Athletic director Cheryl Levick announced earlier this month that she will transition to a new role as special assistant to President Mark Becker on July 1.
According to the letter of understanding, Parker’s scope of work includes:
Understand the purpose and goals of Georgia State;
Assist and advise the university on proper advertising venues;
Original research and candidate identification;
Assessment throughout the search;
Advise and facilitate the process;
Handle scheduling interviews;
Work with the university on follow-ups;
Candidate notification;
Conduct background checks;
Conduct reference checks;
Ensure qualified candidates;
