Assistant A.D., NIL & Marketing

Department:

UCF Athletics

Reporting to the Deputy A.D., Strategy & Competitive Success, position serves the Director of Athletics and sports programs in the negotiation and fulfillment of player management related contracts and activities within the framework of athletics, university, conference and NCAA rules and regulations. 

Department:

UCF Athletics

Reporting to the Deputy A.D., Strategy & Competitive Success, position serves the Director of Athletics and sports programs in the negotiation and fulfillment of player management related contracts and activities within the framework of athletics, university, conference and NCAA rules and regulations. 

Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Active engagement in the negotiation and fulfillment of contractual terms with current and prospective student-athletes

• Research best practices and collaborate with the strategic competitiveness unit in the development and maintenance of a salary cap at the individual, team, and aggregate level, to include the financial evaluation of positions/position groups relative to market considerations. Includes the preparation, tracking, and cataloging of player contracts

• Anticipate, respond and resolve challenges and inquiries from contracted student-athletes in alignment with departmental goals/objectives and policies/procedures

• Research, develop and maintain a professional and personal network of agencies and prospects towards the achievement of related goals and objectives

• Coordination of Agent Registration process

• Lead and maintain social media engagement for NIL within UCFAA’s branding guidelines

• Maintain computerized records of all touch points with current and prospective student-athletes, parents of student-athletes, and agencies

• Coordination of Financial Literacy & Education programming for all revenue share teams

• Other duties as assigned

Minimum qualifications:

• Master's degree in an appropriate area of specialization and two (2) years appropriate experience; or

• Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area of specialization and four (4) years of appropriate experience.

Preferred qualifications:

• Microsoft Office proficiency

• Previous experience in an athletics or university setting

• Strong attention to detail, interpersonal and organizational skills

• Negotiation skills

Due to the nature/scope of Athletics and Athletics events, position requires attendance at scheduled home games / matches, which may require work during evenings, weekends, and holidays, as well as the ability to stand / walk for extended periods of time.

As a staff member of UCF Athletics, the selected candidate will be a person of integrity and character who shares a commitment for customer service and knowing / complying with NCAA, Conference, and institutional rules as they apply to the UCF Athletics program. 

Salary:

Negotiable

Note: The person selected for this position will be employed by the UCF Athletics Association, Inc., which is a direct support organization (DSO) of the University of Central Florida.

UCF Athletics is an equal opportunity employer who values diversity of thought and fosters an environment that is welcoming, accessible, and supportive for all members of our community. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

As a member of the Big 12 Conference, we aim to provide the best services for our student-athletes and experiences for our fans. We are committed to enhancing the reputation and visibility of the University of Central Florida, which is consistently ranked as one of the top 20 innovative institutions in the country. We strive to be Florida’s pre-eminent athletic program representing UCF and our community with distinction on the national stage as Orlando’s Hometown Team.

To learn more about UCF and the Knights, visit our websites at ucf.edu and ucfknights.com.