Assistant AD for NIL/Student Athlete Development

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Position/Application Information

MCNEESE STATE UNIVERSITY invites applicants to apply for the position of Assistant A.D. for NIL and Student-Athlete Development.

DEPARTMENT: Office of the Athletics Director

POSITION INFORMATION: This is a full-time, 12-month, unclassified position. The appointment is available immediately.

Position/Application Information

MCNEESE STATE UNIVERSITY invites applicants to apply for the position of Assistant A.D. for NIL and Student-Athlete Development.

DEPARTMENT: Office of the Athletics Director

POSITION INFORMATION: This is a full-time, 12-month, unclassified position. The appointment is available immediately.

POSITION NUMBER: U99075

SALARY: $50,000

DEADLINE: Open until filled.

APPLICATION PROCESS AND MATERIALS: For the application process, applicants MUST complete an electronic application and upload required documents listed below:

• Letter of Application detailing experience relevant to the position
• Resume
• Three References (include: name, phone number, and e-mail address)
• Unofficial Transcripts *O** nly completed application packets including all items listed above will be reviewed.**
  

TO APPLY FOR THIS VACANCY, click on the “APPLY” button at the top of advertisement to complete the electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page. * Required application materials WILL NOT be accepted after the deadline, if applicable. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.** ***

ALL JOB OFFERS ARE CONTINGENT UPON THE SUCCESSFUL RESULT OF A CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK AND RECEIPT OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT(S) IF APPLICABLE.

IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS POSITION, PLEASE CONTACT THE CHAIR:

Bridget Martin at bmartin@mcneese.edu

If you have questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the Employment HR Analyst:
Kim Dronett at kdronett@mcneese.edu or (337) 475-5413 / TDD: (337) 562-4227.

Position Duties/Responsibilities

The athletic program at McNeese operates on the premise that intercollegiate athletics is an integral part of the institution’s overall program of education. Priority is given to high standards of both academic and athletic quality — the goal being the complete development of the student-athlete.

This position is responsible for the leadership and oversight of operations related to McNeese Student-Athlete NIL and student-athlete education to include life skills and career development.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include:

• Lead the McNeese Athletics NIL program, developing and coordinating programming and resources.
• Serve as the primary contact for external university NIL partners.
• Oversee the processing of student-athlete NIL transactions to ensure NCAA, Southland, State of Louisiana and Institutional compliance.
• Serve as primary NIL contact for internal and external stakeholders, including student-athletes, coaches, staff, boosters, third-party individuals, and local businesses in accordance with applicable university, state, federal and NCAA guidelines.
• Serve as the liaison between McNeese Athletics and relevant University stakeholders on all NIL-related matters.
• Implement and oversee a comprehensive annual NIL education program for prospective student-athletes, parents, current student-athletes, coaches, internal and external stakeholders.
• Collaborate on NIL initiatives and cross-department functions with other McNeese Athletics units including compliance, student-athlete development, multimedia production, marketing, and licensing. Including, but not limited to:
  • Advising student-athletes on endorsement deals, appearance opportunities, and social media monetization.
  • Review contracts with brands and companies on behalf of the student-athlete.
  • Providing financial and legal guidance to ensure compliance with NCAA regulations and tax laws.
• Comply with all applicable National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and Southland Conference rules, as well as State of Louisiana laws.
• Educate NIL partners and develop new leads for student-athletes through the identification and pursuit of new NIL opportunities.
• Maintain accurate records on all existing and prospective partner relationships and interactions.
• Research and benchmark college athletics NIL market, staying current with relevant trends and market conditions.
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics.

Required/Preferred Qualifications

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution/Master’s preferred
• Knowledge and experience in writing and reviewing legal contracts
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of NCAA Division I rules, practices, policies, philosophy and procedures

General University information

McNeese State University, located in Lake Charles, Louisiana, is a public university and a member of the University of Louisiana System. Under Louisiana law, applications and all supporting materials will become public record. All applicants are expected to submit complete and accurate materials as specified in the position announcement. A background check and an English Proficiency assessment (Faculty Only) will be conducted on selected finalists. We comply with Louisiana Revised Statute 49:1001, et seq, and State of Louisiana Executive Order 98-38, which provides for drug testing of employees, appointees, prospective employees, and prospective appointees. Prospective employees and employees are informed if a drug test is required.

McNeese State University is an AA/EEO/ADA employer committed to excellence through diversity and a SAME agency (State as a Model Employer for People with Disabilities) for the State of Louisiana.

Persons needing reasonable accommodations as provided by the Americans with Disabilities Act should contact the ADA Coordinator, Krisshunn Youngblood, Office of Inclusive Excellence: Voice: (337) 475-5428; TDD/TTY, Hearing Impaired: (337) 562-4227; or kyoungblood@mcneese.edu.

The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires McNeese State University to inform applicants that the University can employ only U.S. citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the U.S. Each new employee is required to present documentation verifying his/her identity and right to accept employment. McNeese participates in E-Verify.

Louisiana Revised Statute 42:31-“Eligibility requirements for certain unclassified employees”-requires any person hired or employed in an unclassified position, whose annual salary or rate of compensation is equal to or exceeds one hundred thousand dollars, provide proof to his public employer that he has been issued a Louisiana driver’s license and that all vehicles registered in his name are registered in Louisiana within thirty days of being hired or employed at such salary.

Transcripts from Foreign Universities: Prospective faculty submitting transcripts from foreign universities or schools must have the coursework evaluated for equivalency to United States-accredited coursework by a University-approved agency. The prospective faculty member is responsible for the cost of the evaluation. McNeese typically accepts evaluations by World Education Services (www.wes.org) or Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc.www.ece.org.