Former Auburn athletic director Jay Jacobs is staying in the Southeastern Conference after being hired as Florida's new executive associate athletic director.
Florida athletic director Scott Stricklin announced Jacobs' hire Tuesday.
"Florida athletics is fortunate to have someone of Jay's caliber joining the UAA," Stricklin said in a statement. "His character, vision, experience and ability to connect with people will be tremendous assets to our department. Additionally, having served in a leadership role in the SEC, Jay understands the great privilege and responsibility we have as a member of this wonderful conference. It's exciting to have Jay joining the Gators.