Auburn's Jay Jacobs was named an Under Armour Athletics Director of the Year winner Thursday by the National Association of College Directors of Athletics.

A total of 28 athletic directors were honored. Jacobs was one of four in the NCAA's FBS level, joining Penn State's Sandy Barbour, Army's Boo Coorigan and Miami's Blake James.

Jacobs has served as Auburn's athletic director since 2005 after working the in the department for 20 years. He was nominated for the award by Auburn President Jay Gogue.

"Under Jay's leadership, our student-athletes are excelling in the classroom and in competition," Gogue said in an Auburn news release. "Auburn Athletics is in a strong position financially. Our gameday experience was voted best in the SEC and Auburn has not had a major NCAA violation during Jay's tenure. I've always said a great athletics department excels in each of these areas, and we are doing that thanks to Jay and his staff."

Auburn finished in the top 10 percent of the NACDA Directors Cup standings for the 2016 academic year. In addition, Auburn student-athletes currently hold a 3.17 cumulative grade-point average, the highest in school history.

"I'm humbled by this honor, and I deeply appreciate NACDA and the distinguished selection committee for recognizing Auburn Athletics," Jacobs said. "This award is a credit to the entire university, the Auburn Athletics Department staff, our coaches and student-athletes. I share it with each of them."

The Tigers have won 12 national championship and 27 conference championships under Jacobs, and the school has seen more than $200 million in new construction and facility upgrades in his tenure.

"I want to congratulate Jay on being named the NACDA Under Armour Athletics Director of the Year," said Auburn football coach Gus Malzahn. "I've worked with Jay for seven years and what stands out to me is his love and passion for Auburn and his care and interest in our student-athletes. Jay takes the time to get to know each of them on a personal basis and really values their well-being on and off the playing field."

Jacobs and the other 27 winners will be recognized at a luncheon June 13 in Orlando, Fla., during NACDA's annual convention.