In an email addressed to the school and alumni, Southern Miss President Rodney Bennett announced on Monday that Athletic Director Jon Gilbert submitted his resignation on Sunday to “pursue other career opportunities.”
The resignation was effective immediately.
On Sunday, it was reported by multiple news outlets that Jon Gilbert was set to be named as the University of East Carolina’s next athletic director. East Carolina officially announced the move on Monday, stating that Gilbert agreed to a five-year contract.
It was confirmed on Wednesday, Nov. 28 by Southern Miss Assistant Athletic Director Jack Duggan that ECU had contacted Gilbert prior to the announcement.