Manager of NIL Partnership Solutions

_ Why Work at BYU _    

As the flagship higher education institution of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Brigham Young University (BYU) strives to be among the exceptional universities in the world. At BYU, we are devoted to our faith and to our students. We take an active role in the University's Mission: "To assist individuals in their quest for perfection and eternal life.” 

Our unique mission, deeply rooted in the Gospel of Jesus Christ, provides countless ways to serve and make an impact. This, along with our remarkable culture of belonging, weekly devotionals, and endless opportunities for learning and growth—all situated within a beautiful and historic campus—make it hard to imagine a more inspiring place to work. 

Brigham Young University strongly prefers to hire faithful members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Job Summary

The Manager of NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) Partnership Solutions serves as the central liaison between BYU Corporate Sponsorships, student-athletes, agents, and corporate brands to develop, manage, and execute meaningful NIL partnerships. Working under the direction of the Senior Associate AD for Corporate Sponsorships, this position manages the day-to-day execution of corporate NIL activations while collaborating closely with the Senior Associate AD for NIL & Revenue Share, sport administrators, coaches, compliance, and external partners to ensure successful and compliant NIL opportunities.

Why You Should Join Our Team

Be an integral part of BYU history and our rich tradition of winning. As a member of the Big 12 Conference, never has there been a better opportunity for BYU to tell its story on the biggest stages, and you can be a part of that. We need someone who understands BYU’s distinctive mission and vision, with the gospel of Jesus Christ as its essential foundation. We need someone who cares deeply about the individual successes and challenges of our student-athletes. We need someone who strives for excellence in all they do, and who can thrive in a dynamic, challenging, and incredibly rewarding environment.

_ Why Work at BYU _    

As the flagship higher education institution of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Brigham Young University (BYU) strives to be among the exceptional universities in the world. At BYU, we are devoted to our faith and to our students. We take an active role in the University's Mission: "To assist individuals in their quest for perfection and eternal life.” 

Our unique mission, deeply rooted in the Gospel of Jesus Christ, provides countless ways to serve and make an impact. This, along with our remarkable culture of belonging, weekly devotionals, and endless opportunities for learning and growth—all situated within a beautiful and historic campus—make it hard to imagine a more inspiring place to work. 

Brigham Young University strongly prefers to hire faithful members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Job Summary

The Manager of NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) Partnership Solutions serves as the central liaison between BYU Corporate Sponsorships, student-athletes, agents, and corporate brands to develop, manage, and execute meaningful NIL partnerships. Working under the direction of the Senior Associate AD for Corporate Sponsorships, this position manages the day-to-day execution of corporate NIL activations while collaborating closely with the Senior Associate AD for NIL & Revenue Share, sport administrators, coaches, compliance, and external partners to ensure successful and compliant NIL opportunities.

Why You Should Join Our Team

Be an integral part of BYU history and our rich tradition of winning. As a member of the Big 12 Conference, never has there been a better opportunity for BYU to tell its story on the biggest stages, and you can be a part of that. We need someone who understands BYU’s distinctive mission and vision, with the gospel of Jesus Christ as its essential foundation. We need someone who cares deeply about the individual successes and challenges of our student-athletes. We need someone who strives for excellence in all they do, and who can thrive in a dynamic, challenging, and incredibly rewarding environment.

What You’d Be Responsible For

• Administer the full lifecycle of corporate NIL partnerships, including opportunity sourcing, contracting, clearinghouse/College Sports Commission approval, activation, fulfillment, relationship management, and student-athlete compensation coordination.

• Build and maintain trusted relationships with student-athletes, agents, internal stakeholders, and brand partners, serving as the primary point of contact and ensuring flawless execution.

• Assist in developing and implementing annual NIL partnership strategies across all sports by identifying partnership opportunities, defining investment, recommending brand-partner portfolios, and the resources required to deliver.

• Collaborate with the Corporate Sponsor sales team to develop, pitch, and execute integrated sponsorship packages that include NIL opportunities + multimedia rights (MMR) deals to prospective and existing partners.

• Coordinate internally with the Corporate Sponsorship team and other internal departments to ensure NIL deliverables are integrated into sponsorship and/or NIL agreements and executed according to contractual commitments.

• Educating student-athletes, agents, and corporate partners regarding NIL partnership processes, expectations, timelines, and applicable policies including NCAA and clearinghouse or College Sports Commission (CSC) requirements.

What Qualifies You to Apply?

Required:  

• 6 years of applicable work experience in Sports or Sales/Fulfillment (or an equivalent combination of education/experience)

• Willingness to uphold and live by the university's Honor Code

• All new employees who are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will be required to hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend, which may be verified during the application process.

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Sports Management, Business Administration, Marketing, Communications, or a related field.

• Work experience in a sports environment or sales/fulfillment position that required negotiation, and customer activation

• Proven track record of managing complex projects involving multi-party stakeholder relationships

• Experience designing data-driven strategic plans or managing business portfolios that scale across multiple distinct divisions

What We Offer in Return:

In addition to our competitive pay structure, this position comes with fantastic benefits, including: 

• 401k. BYU automatically contributes 8% at no cost to you. Additionally, if you contribute 5%, BYU adds an additional 4% (Rehires may qualify for different retirement plans) 

• Excellent work-life balance: 13 paid holidays + 22 days paid vacation + 12 sick days, accrued annually 

• Employee assistance program, available to the employee and all members of their household 

• Tuition benefits for employees and eligible family members 

• Access to athletic facilities 

• Excellent medical/dental benefits 

• Short/long-term disability benefits 

• Paid parental and maternity leave 

• Wellness Program 

• Free on-campus parking 

• Free UTA passes for employees, spouses, and qualified dependents 

• Discounts at the BYU Store and for many events at BYU 

Pay Grade:   54

Typical Starting Pay:  Depends on Experience

The actual compensation offered will take into consideration internal equity and may vary based on the candidate’s job-related experience, knowledge, skills, and other relevant factors. Candidates with very significant work-related experience may receive an offer higher than the posted typical range. 

**If the job doesn’t have a post-end date, the job could close at any time on any day**

Required Documents:

All Staff positions require a resume.

Refer to the Job Posting for any additional required documents.

Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints must hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend.

Brigham Young University is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

Brigham Young University (BYU) is widely recognized not just for its world-class education, but for its deep commitment to inspired religious values. Gathered together in a Christ-centered atmosphere, BYU employees are a vital part of a community of belonging, where we value the experiences, perspectives, and talents of each individual. If you share in our devotion to faith and to excellence, we have a place for you here at BYU!

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