Honolulu ? The University of Hawaii fired athletic director Herman Frazier on Tuesday after he failed to re-sign football coach June Jones.

In a brief statement, the university said the move was made “in the best interest of the athletics program.” It came a day after Jones, the winningest coach in school history, accepted a five-year deal worth about $2 million a year to coach at SMU.

Under provisions in his contract, Frazier will be paid $312,510, which includes a year’s salary, plus 90 days of pay. The contract was set to expire July 31, 2010. Associate athletic director Carl Clapp will serve as acting director until Frazier’s replacement is hired.