Assistant Director - Licensing
About The Position
The University Athletic Association at the University of Florida is searching for an Assistant Director to assist the Director of Licensing with the day-to-day operation of the licensing department. Responsibilities include assisting the Director as needed, including: daily office management and long-term strategic planning for branding and licensing; approving and promoting the correct use of logos/images/trademarks on retail and internal merchandise; building ties with licensees, retailers, campus groups, and external licensing partners such as the Collegiate Licensing Company (CLC); and reviewing royalty reports and analyzing data to guide revenue strategies. This position requires the incumbent to have strong administrative, interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills; be organized, detail-oriented, and self-motivated; work independently and as part of a collaborative team; multitask effectively; engage effectively with others of diverse cultures or backgrounds; and work a non-standard work week which may include evenings, weekends, and holidays, and potential overnight travel. This posting will remain open until a qualified candidate is chosen.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in appropriate area of specialization
- Two years of related work experience
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and licensing softwares
- Valid driver’s license
- An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted in lieu of listed requirement.
Nice To Haves
- Strong administrative skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Strong communication skills
- Strong customer service skills
- Organized
- Detail-oriented
- Self-motivated
- Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team
- Ability to multitask effectively
- Ability to engage effectively with others of diverse cultures or backgrounds
- Potential overnight travel
Responsibilities
- Assist the Director of Licensing with the day-to-day operation of the licensing department.
- Assist the Director as needed, including daily office management and long-term strategic planning for branding and licensing.
- Approve and promote the correct use of logos/images/trademarks on retail and internal merchandise.
- Build ties with licensees, retailers, campus groups, and external licensing partners such as the Collegiate Licensing Company (CLC).
- Review royalty reports and analyze data to guide revenue strategies.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package
- health insurance
- dental insurance
- life insurance
- LTD
- AD&D
- pension plan (upon eligibility)
- tuition assistance
- athletic event tickets
- employee events and recognition programs
- possible relocation assistance
- Competitive compensation package commensurate with candidate’s previous experience and qualifications.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
