Assistant Athletic Director NIL Revenue
Job no: 498013
Position type: Staff Full-Time
Location: Denver, CO
Division/Equivalent: Athletics
School/Unit: Administration
Department/Office: Divisional
Categories: Athletics, Business Operations / Services
About the University of Denver
Located where the Great Plains meet the Rocky Mountains, the University of Denver embodies the spirit of exploration and discovery that defines our region and our history. DU is a private institution built on exploration through research and collaboration among educators, students, and local and global communities. With nationally recognized academic programs, a history of widespread influence, a forward-looking vision for a 21st-century education, and a deep commitment to promoting inclusion, we open a world of opportunity to students and empower them to make a difference around the world. Through learning, scholarship and practice, students gain the experience, knowledge, and courage they need to tackle big challenges in the real world and guide diverse communities and organizations.
About the Division of Athletics
At the Division of Athletics, we build Pioneers for Life through excellence, character, and connection. We operate with a championship mindset; and we create and foster a winning culture every day. Inspired by our location in the Rocky Mountain West, we always find a better way forward; we work with optimism, passion, grit, and integrity. We forge lasting relationships one interaction at time; and our value to the University of Denver is the degree to which we offer connection points to a broad and diverse community. That's why we're always looking ahead, and not just to the next championship or what's next in sports and wellness. We're also looking at what's next for you and how we can help you build a career you're proud of.
The University of Denver has a proud athletic tradition that compliments the school’s academic endeavors. In its history, DU has won 34 national championships and enables student-athletes to compete on 18 Division 1 teams. The Pioneers pursue championships, excel academically, and represent both the University and their respective conferences to the best of their abilities.
Position Summary
The Assistant Athletic Director of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) at DU will be responsible for leading and executing comprehensive strategies related to all NIL/revenue sharing activities, with a strong focus on fostering authentic NIL/revenue sharing opportunities, cultivating brand partnerships, and managing NIL/revenue sharing related contracts. This role serves as the central coordinator for NIL/revenue sharing initiatives, ensuring student-athletes, coaches, staff, prospective student-athletes, and external stakeholders are equipped with the necessary tools, education, and support to fully capitalize on NIL opportunities. The Assistant AD will maintain regular, transparent communication with student-athletes and internal staff regarding best practices and opportunities in key areas such as corporate partnerships, brand building, outside representation, group licensing, financial literacy, and contract due diligence. Acting as the primary liaison among all relevant university stakeholders, the Assistant AD will oversee the implementation and continual review of DU’s NIL policies and procedures to ensure alignment with university, state, federal, and NCAA regulations. Additionally, the position will track and monitor NIL activity, contracting, and develop educational programming that promotes NIL awareness and literacy across the DU community.
Essential Functions
- Responsible for developing and executing strategies for all NIL/revenue sharing activities.
- Coordinate NIL efforts to provide student-athletes, coaches, staff, external stakeholders, and prospective student-athletes with the necessary tools, education, and support to maximize NIL opportunities.
- Maintain consistent communication with student-athletes, coaches, and staff regarding opportunities and best practices in NIL/revenue sharing, including but not limited to: corporate partnerships; outside representation; group licensing; brand building; financial literacy; and contract due diligence.
- Serve as the liaison on NIL/revenue sharing related matters between all relevant university stakeholders.
- Oversee the implementation and regular review of university NIL/revenue sharing policies and procedures.
- Assist with the tracking and monitoring of NIL/revenue sharing while ensuring compliance with DU, state, federal, and NCAA NIL rules and regulations.
- Develop and implement educational programming surrounding NIL.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Knowledge of NIL/revenue sharing best practices in the areas of: brand management, authentic NIL, business development and contract terminology.
- Ability to interact effectively as a member of a team and work collaboratively with coaches, staff, student-athletes and constituents.
- Knowledge and understanding of the NCAA rules and regulations regarding NIL compliance issues.
- Project management skills demonstrating strong conceptual and analytical skills, planning abilities, and sound judgment.
- Use consultative skills with an ability to ask guiding questions that lead to best practices for data analysis and actionable follow-through.
- Prioritize and handle multiple, complex, demanding projects simultaneously.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate issues effectively with administrators, campus and community partners and to explain technical concepts in non-technical terms to stakeholders.
Required Qualifications
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Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent plus 2 years of relevant experience
Preferred Qualifications
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Experience in a DI athletic program as a coach or administrator; knowledge of collegiate athletics, NCAA rules and regulations
Working Environment
- Standard office environment
- Noise and stress level is moderate to high and fluctuates through the season
Physical Activities
- Occasionally required to move about the office/campus
- Ability to work in front of a computer for extended periods of time
Work Schedule
Monday through Friday 8am to 4:30pm. Some weekends, evenings and travel during varsity seasons.
Application Deadline
For consideration, please submit your application materials by 4:00 p.m. (MST) June 4, 2025.
Special Instructions
Candidates must apply online through jobs.du.edu to be considered. Only applications submitted online will be accepted.
Salary Grade Number:
The salary grade for the position is 11.
Salary Range:
The salary range for this position is $75,000-$85,000
The University of Denver has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The University may ultimately pay more or less than the posted compensation range. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information, but not based on a candidate’s sex or any other protected status.
Benefits:
The University of Denver offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO pass. The University of Denver is a private institution that empowers students who want to make a difference. Learn more about the University of Denver.
Please include the following documents with your application:
1. Resume
2. Cover Letter
The University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), marital, family, or parental status, pregnancy or related conditions, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. The University of Denver does not discriminate and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, creed, disability, sex (including sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), marital family, and parental status, pregnancy, genetic information, military enlistment, or veteran status, and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under federal, state, or local law, regulation, or ordinance in any of the University’s educational programs and activities, and in the employment (including application for employment) and admissions (including application for admission) context, as required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; the Americans with Disabilities Act; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; the Equal Pay Act; the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act; the Colorado Protecting Opportunities and Worker's Rights ("POWR") Act; and any other federal, state, and local laws, regulations, or ordinances that prohibit discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation. For more information, please see the University of Denver's Non‑Discrimination‑Statement.
All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check.
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