NIL Partnership Solutions Coordinator - University of Kansas

Learfield • Lawrence, KS

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About The Position

Jayhawk Sports Properties is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented NIL Partnership Solutions Coordinator to support the execution of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) partnerships. The role focuses on supporting student-athlete marketing campaigns by tracking inventory, coordinating deliverables, and assisting with reporting. The coordinator works with internal property staff, student-athletes, and brand partners to support day-to-day execution of NIL campaigns within a single property. This entry-level position reports to the Manager, Partnership Strategy and offers foundational experience in NIL operations.

The position requires 40 hours per week, including home games, select events, and NIL activations outside traditional business hours. Learfield offers a range of benefits to eligible employees. The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.
• Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships across diverse groups.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office tools, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Ability to manage time effectively and follow established procedures with guidance.
• Ability to work 40 hours per week, including home games, select events, and NIL activations outside traditional business hours.

Nice To Haves

• Internship or 1+ years of experience in college athletics, sports marketing, NIL, or sponsorship support.
• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university.
• Willingness to learn and take initiative in a fast-paced environment.
• Understanding of digital and social media best practices within NIL and influencer marketing.
• Experience developing or supporting social media content strategies, with an understanding of what drives engagement across different platforms.
• Familiarity with creative production elements such as graphic design, motion graphics, photography, and social storytelling.

Responsibilities

• Support coordination and execution of NIL deal activations, ensuring student-athletes fulfill deliverables in alignment with fair market value.
• Track and update NIL inventory across proposed, sold, and available assets; assist with weekly internal updates and reports.
• Serve as a liaison among internal property teams, student-athletes, and external stakeholders such as brand partners and athletics, as needed.
• Participate in gameday operations and NIL activations at home games and other key events.
• Stay informed about NIL news, including national trends, legislation changes, and peer institution activity, and share updates with the property team.
• Represent the property in internal LEARFIELD NIL touchpoints or meetings as assigned.
• Assist with additional sales, fulfillment, or operations duties as directed by property leadership.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Life insurance and other insurance plans
• Flexible Paid Time Off (minimum 10+ days annually), including parental leave
• 20 paid holidays
• 401(k) with match
• Short- and long-term disability

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed