Commissioner

The Red River Athletic Conference (RRAC) is accepting applications and nominations for the position of Conference Commissioner. The RRAC is a National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) affiliated collegiate athletic conference composed of full-time and associate member institutions competing for conference and national championships across a broad range of sports. 

The RRAC is a partnership of student-focused colleges and universities with strong athletic traditions and a shared commitment to academic achievement, institutional integrity, service to communities, and the development of life skills through character-driven athletics. The next Commissioner must be committed to balancing academic and athletic excellence, ensuring a positive student-athlete experience, and providing strategic leadership that positions the RRAC for long-term stability and growth.

The RRAC Commissioner reports directly to the Council of Presidents (COP). 

About the Red River Athletic Conference

The RRAC promotes the education and development of students through participation in intercollegiate athletics, academic achievement, and character development.

It is the explicit purpose of the RRAC to provide a community of member institutions that share a commitment to vigorous and principled competition between teams of student-athletes who represent their colleges and universities well. Each member institution is required to support and field a balanced program of student athletics competing in at least one RRAC-sanctioned sport in the fall, one in the winter, and one in the spring, including teams of both men and women in each season.

RRAC-sanctioned sports include the following:

Fall: Cross Country, Soccer, Volleyball                                                  

Winter: Basketball, Cheer

Spring: Baseball, Golf, Softball, Tennis, Outdoor Track & Field

RRAC member institutions are located across a three-state region that includes Texas, Louisiana, and New Mexico. Efforts are made to establish and maintain divisional groupings within sports to facilitate as little disruption of class schedules as possible while accomplishing the travel that is necessary for athletic competition. The following 11 institutions are conference members for the 2025-2026 academic year:

Louisiana Christian University

LSU Alexandria

LSU Shreveport

North American University

North Texas-Dallas

Our Lady of the Lake University

University of the Southwest (NM)

Texas A&M San Antonio

Texas A&M Texarkana

Texas A&M Victoria

Texas College

Key Responsibilities

The responsibilities of the Commissioner include, but are not limited to, the following: 

• Serve as a liaison for, and between, the Council of Presidents (COP) and the Council of Athletic Directors (CAD) 

• Assist the COP President in assembling and submitting materials, agendas, meeting requests, and minutes for COP meetings 

• Provide administrative and operational support during COP meetings 

• Assist the CAD Chair in assembling/submitting materials, agendas, meeting requests, and minutes for CAD meetings 

• Manage CAD meetings in coordination with the CAD Chair 

• Serve as an ex officio member of all RRAC committees 

• Submit an annual conference budget to the COP for review and approval 

• Hire, supervise, and evaluate conference staff as approved by the COP 

• Nominate and supervise the Conference Eligibility Chair 

• Contract and coordinate officials in collaboration with sport-specific coordinators 

• Provide oversight of the Conduct and Competition Committee, including timely communication of disciplinary actions to coaches, institutional personnel, student-athletes, and spectators 

• Promote the RRAC through media engagement and pursue sponsorships/partnerships for conference championship events 

• Seek external funding through sponsorships, grants, and philanthropic opportunities 

• Standardize the purchase and distribution of conference awards, medals, trophies, and certificates 

• Update and distribute the conference constitution, bylaws, administrative policies, and sport-specific guidelines annually 

• Recruit, evaluate, and mentor potential new RRAC member institutions 

• Serve as the primary liaison between the conference and media representatives 

• Develop conference competition schedules in coordination with sport coaches and supervise all RRAC championship events

• Perform other duties as assigned by the Council of Presidents 

Minimum Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree is required;

• A master’s degree is preferred 

 Position Information

• The Commissioner will be expected to work from a home office

• Residency requirements to be determined by the Council of Presidents

• Salary/benefits are competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience 

• The commissioner will conduct these duties as a 1099 subcontractor

Preferred Qualifications and Experience

• Proven self-starter capable of managing multiple priorities with minimal supervision 

• Ability to build consensus, foster trust, and maintain collaborative relationships with diverse stakeholders 

• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy 

• Demonstrated leadership experience in strategic planning, organizational development, and athletic event management 

• Excellent oral and written communication skills 

• Strong working knowledge of social media and digital platforms to enhance conference branding 

• Ability to use modern technology to communicate both internally and externally with the conference constituents  

• Demonstrated experience in athletics communications, public relations, marketing, advertising, and brand promotion 

• Experience in collegiate athletic administration with a general working knowledge of NAIA rules and regulations 

• Strong business acumen with an entrepreneurial mindset 

• Enjoyment of working closely with collegiate administrators, coaches, and student-athletes 

Job Application Procedures

• Applicants should be prepared to submit the following materials in one PDF file to opportunity@mammothconsulted.com: 

• A letter of interest addressed to Dr. Ryan Tipton, RRAC Search Chair, outlining qualifications and leadership philosophy

• A current résumé

• Three professional references with email addresses and phone numbers

• A vision statement for the Red River Athletic Conference (not to exceed two pages) .

Only electronic applications will be accepted. The Red River Athletic Conference will provide application instructions and submission details. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled, with the strongest consideration given to applicants who apply by Sunday, April 26, 2026. 

Equal Opportunity Statement

The Red River Athletic Conference is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or national origin.