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HEA Candidate Intake Form

HEA Candidate Intake Form

Travis Smith, founder of HEA, is an executive recruiter for athletic director and deputy athletic director jobs. Filling out this form will help Travis match individuals with opportunities. Please note HEA works with both institutional clients and other search firms.

First & Last Name *

Enter Your Work Email *

Enter Your Personal Email *

List hometowns or cities you have a connection to that you might want to work at nearby schools again *

Current Institution *

Official Job Title *

Current Salary Range

Under $75,000

$75,000 – $100,000

$101,000 – $125,000

$126,000 – $150,000

$151,000 – $200,000

$201,000 – $300,000

Above $300,000

What type of opportunities are you interested in being contacted? *

Athletic Director

Deputy AD

Senior Associate AD

Select the level(s) you are interested in being considered *

FBS Power/Autonomy

FBS Other

FCS

I-AAA

D2

D3

NAIA

Select the type(s) of institutions you would be interested in *

Large (25,000+ Enrollment)

Medium (10,000 – 25,000 Enrollment)

Small (Under 10,000 Enrollment)

Public Only

Private Only

HBCU

What salary ranges do opportunities need to be for you to consider the job? *

Under $75,000

$75,000 – $100,000

$101,000 – $125,000

$126,000 – $150,000

$151,000 – $200,000

$201,000 – $300,000

Above $300,000

What is the highest level of degree you have completed?

Bachelor

Master

Doctorate or Law

Name of your undergraduate institution

Select the area of your undergraduate degree

Name of your master’s institution

Select the area of your master’s degree

Name of your doctorate institution

Select the area of your doctorate degree

How many years have you been in senior leadership within an athletic department at the level(s) you’re seeking?

Under 1

1-5 Years

6-10 Years

11-15 Years

More Than 15 Years

List current/recent athletic directors you have worked for or would consider a mentor

Have you been contacted by a search firm about an AD job opening within the last 3 years?

Yes

No

What search firms have ever approached you about an AD job opening?

CarrSports

CSA Search & Consulting

Eastman & Beaudine

Elevate

Korn Ferry

Parker Executive Search

Spelman Johnson

TurnkeyZRG

WittKieffer

Other

How many AD jobs have you been selected to interview for within the last 3 years?

Willing to Relocate States? *

Yes

No

Maybe

Tell me what states and/or schools you would definitely be interested in (in-depth as possible) *

Tell me what states and/or schools would NOT be a fit for you and your family (share why if you’d like) *

Please check the boxes below if you are giving HEA permission to share information from this survey with search firms and/or institutions for openings

Yes to Search Firms

Yes to Institutions

No – Permission Not Granted

Would you be interested in being interviewed for a HEA podcast? This would be an opportunity for thought leadership and get the attention of industry decision-makers

Yes

No

Maybe

Use this to share anything else you think might help Travis Smith match you with opportunities

If you are human, leave this field blank.

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Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters. — Colossians 3:23

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