Mike Hill is out as athletic director at Charlotte, effective immediately.

A school news release on Thursday said Hill’s dismissal came after “careful deliberation and in recognition that the rapidly evolving business, regulatory and competitive landscape of higher education athletics demands a new approach and renewed strategic foundation.”

Sharon L. Gaber, Charlotte’s chancellor, thanked him in a statement.

“Over the past seven years, Mike has led our athletics department with deep commitment,” she said. “He played a pivotal role in many important advances for our athletics department, including the move to the American Conference. His hiring of Head Football Coach Tim Albin has also set us on a path toward success. We deeply appreciate Mike’s service, dedication and contributions, and we wish him the very best in his future endeavors.”

Jesh Humphrey, vice chancellor for institutional integrity and general counsel, will oversee the athletic department on an interim basis.

Charlotte hired Hill on Feb. 28, 2018, after he spent nearly 25 years working in the athletic department at Florida.

–Field Level Media