Director, NIL

The Ohio State University • Columbus, OH

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) Administrator is responsible for assisting in development and implementation of the NIL strategy for Ohio State’s student-athletes with an emphasis on Olympic sports. This position will provide education, resources, and compliance oversight to ensure student-athletes maximize NIL opportunities while maintaining adherence to NCAA, conference, and institutional policies. The role requires collaboration with student-athletes, coaches, compliance staff, external stakeholders, and university partners to enhance a dynamic and innovative NIL program. This role will work closely with Buckeye Sports Group to generate, facilitate and activate third-party NIL opportunities for student athletes. Additionally, this role will collaborate heavily on our group licensing program and other department NIL initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 2 years of relevant experience required.

Nice To Haves

• 2-4 years of relevant experience preferred.
• 2-4 years of experience in college athletics, compliance, marketing, or related fields.
• Strong knowledge of NCAA NIL regulations and collegiate athletic operations.
• Experience working with student-athletes, compliance, and external business partnerships.
• Experience in brand development, marketing, sponsorship, or contract negotiation.
• Experience with NIL platforms, digital marketing, and athlete branding

Responsibilities

• Assisting in development and implementation of the NIL strategy for Ohio State’s student-athletes with an emphasis on Olympic sports.
• Provide education, resources, and compliance oversight to ensure student-athletes maximize NIL opportunities while maintaining adherence to NCAA, conference, and institutional policies.
• Collaboration with student-athletes, coaches, compliance staff, external stakeholders, and university partners to enhance a dynamic and innovative NIL program.
• Work closely with Buckeye Sports Group to generate, facilitate and activate third-party NIL opportunities for student athletes.
• Collaborate heavily on our group licensing program and other department NIL initiatives.

Benefits

• Eligible Ohio State employees receive comprehensive benefits packages, including medical, dental and vision insurance, tuition assistance for employees and their dependents, and state or alternative retirement options with competitive employer contributions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees