NIL Athlete Marketing Manager

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Position Information

| Classification Title | Student Services Professional | | FLSA | Exempt | | FTE | 1.00 | | Minimum Qualifications |
Requires at least a baccalaureate degree in the field.  Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications. | | Preferred Qualifications |
Background in related NIL experience. | | Position Summary |
The NIL Athlete Marketing Manager is responsible for assisting with operations surrounding the University of Georgia’s NIL programming including, but not limited to, NIL deal facilitation and management of new athlete partnership opportunities with local, regional, and national brands, while monitoring and ensuring adherence to Southeastern Conference and NCAA, and federal regulations. This position will be responsible for advancing NIL marketing and activation efforts to ensure student-athletes, coaches, staff, and external stakeholders have the tools and resources necessary to maximize opportunities and navigate this continuously evolving space. | | Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies |
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbally and in writing. - Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community. - Organized, detailed oriented, and a self-starter. - Working knowledge of NCAA rules and compliance practices. - Knowledge of NCAA technological processes such as TeamWorks.

| | Physical Demands |
- Stand; walk; use hands and reach with hands and arms. - Lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. - Specific vision abilities include close and distance vision, and peripheral vision. - Driving as needed to perform job duties.

| | Is driving a responsibility of this position? | Yes | | Is this a Position of Trust? | Yes | | Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? | No | | Does this position require a P-Card? | No | | Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? | No | | Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? | Yes | | Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) | No | | Credit and P-Card policy |
Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website. | | Background Investigation Policy |
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website. |

Duties/Responsibilities

| Duties/Responsibilities |
- Conceptualize and coordinate programming and resources that pair current athletes with NIL opportunities. - Prospect, research, and close athlete marketing opportunities through cold-calling, cold-emailing, networking, and other sales processes. - Develop new business for designated student-athletes through identification and pursuit of new and unique NIL opportunities. - Create unique sponsorship opportunities for interested brands and maximize revenue potential.

| | Percentage of time | 50 |

| Duties/Responsibilities |
- Develop a sales strategy for all designated university athletes and teams that delivers opportunities across campus in alignment with UGA, Southeastern Conference, NCAA, state, and federal guidelines. - Assist NIL team with the sales process. - Assist student-athletes with coordination and activation of NIL opportunities. - Assist in the creation and execution of social and digital media strategies that enhance athlete recruitment efforts for all designated UGA sports programs.

| | Percentage of time | 25 |

| Duties/Responsibilities |
- Support recruiting efforts as permitted by NCAA legislation. - Stay updated on the latest NIL trends and best practices, including legislative advancements, NCAA compliance regulations, and vendor landscape evolutions. - Research and benchmark collegiate NIL industry and stay current with relevant market trends and conditions. - Regularly participate in meetings and discussions regarding evolving trends in collegiate athletics and best practices. - Maintain highest level of confidentiality, both within the organization and other external entities.

| | Percentage of time | 20 |

| Duties/Responsibilities |
Other duties as assigned . | | Percentage of time | 5 |

Contact Information

Recruitment Contact

| Contact Details |
For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.  | | Recruitment Contact Name | Wendy Gilfedder | | Recruitment Contact Email | wgilfedder@uga.edu | | Recruitment Contact Phone | |

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents 1. Resume/CV

Optional Documents 1. Cover Letter

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