Job Information
University of North Carolina at Charlotte Associate Athletic Director for Major Gifts/NIL in Charlotte, North Carolina
Position Number: 004748
Department: Athletics (Adm)
Employment Type: Permanent - Full-time
Months Per Year: 12
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Executive Associate Athletic Director/Executive Director, the Associate Athletic Director for Major Gifts/Name, Image, and Likeness ( NIL ) is responsible for the solicitation of major gifts and leadership and oversight of NIL operations.
Actively identify and solicit gifts of $50k+.
Actively identify, coordinate, and execute NIL opportunities for Charlotte student-athletes.
Lead Charlotte Athletics NIL program, developing and coordinating programming and resources.
Oversee the processing of student-athlete NIL transactions to ensure NCAA , AAC , and institutional compliance.
Proactively coordinate with Charlotte multimedia rights holders in prospecting leads from corporate partners, leading to potential NIL or career opportunities for student-athletes.
Serve as primary NIL contact for internal and external stakeholders, including student-athletes, coaches, staff, boosters, third-party individuals, and local businesses.
Research and benchmark college athletics NIL market, staying current with relevant trends and market conditions.
Implement and oversee a comprehensive annual NIL education program for prospective student-athletes, parents, current student-athletes, coaches, and internal and external stakeholders.
Collaborate on NIL initiatives and cross-department functions with all Charlotte Athletics units including compliance, student-athlete development, multimedia production, marketing, and licensing.
Comply with all applicable National Collegiate Athletic Association ( NCAA ) and American Athletic Conference ( AAC ) rules and policies.
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
Minimum Experience / Education:
Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of external experience in a Division I athletics program
Proven track record of cultivating, soliciting, and closing major gifts within a defined major gift program
Extensive fundraising campaign experience and proven track record of collaboration with university counterparts
Preferred Education Skills and Experience:
Master’s degree and 7 years of fundraising experience at a Division I athletics program
Ability to interpret complex data to guide strategic decisions
Understanding of NIL regulations, trends, and dynamics
Proven history of management of a portfolio of prospects
Excellent verbal, writing, and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to work independently and multi-task in an ever-changing environment
Strong work ethic, attention to detail, and the ability to think strategically
Ability to travel and work nights, weekends, and holidays
Strong organizational and analytical skills
