Executive Director, Talent Management Services (Athletics)

Position Function:

Manage all aspects of Talent Management Services for the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics, including facilitation of revenue and budgeting strategy for talent acquisition and management, cap management, name image and likeness (NIL) activities, contracting, brand development, cap management, and related compliance functions.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Serve on Athletic Director’s Executive Cabinet.
2. Oversee and facilitate all talent acquisition and management services and activities.
3. Develop and implement a departmental-wide strategic plan for Talent Management services, including revenue sharing, NIL opportunity facilitations, and financial aid allocations.
4. Assist Chief Financial Officer with budget and revenue planning and projections related to Talent Management.
5. Develop and implement sport accountability metrics for revenue sharing.
6. Oversee player negotiations, activations, and contract management.
7. Coordinate with Chief Financial Officer revenue sharing cap management, payment processing, and risk management activities related to Talent Management.
8. Provide guidance on NIL strategy and collaboration with MMR partner to identify opportunities, parameters, and procedures for maximizing NIL opportunities.
9. Serve as liaison for all external partners and vendors impacting Talent Management Services.
10. Coordinate consistent meetings of stakeholders, including Athletics administration, compliance, development, external operations, communications, marketing, athlete services, and compliance.
11. Provide guidance to Athlete Services and External Engagement teams on effective marketing and communication strategies related to Talent Management Services
12. Coordinate with Office of General Counsel to implement contract development and management for Talent Management.
13. Work with Athlete Services to develop effective programs for student-athlete brands, education, and other support services.
14. Coordinate with Athletics Compliance Office to ensure necessary policies, procedures, and practices are in place for necessary disclosures and relate compliance functions.
15. Stay up to date on latest collegiate athletics trends and best practices impacting talent management and adapt to changes as necessary.
16. Perform related duties as assigned by Director of Athletics.

Supervisory Responsibility
This position may have supervisory authority.

The above essential duties are representative of major duties of positions in this position. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary based upon departmental needs. Other duties may be assigned to the above consistent with the knowledge, skills and abilities required for the job. Not all of the duties may be assigned to a position.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in stakeholder and student-athlete engagement

• Experience: Five (5) years

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's Degree

Working Conditions:

• Frequent external imposed deadlines, set and revised beyond one’s control; interruptions influence priorities; difficult to anticipate nature or volume of work with certainty beyond a few days; meeting of deadlines and coordination of unrelated activities are key to position; involves conflict-resolution or similar interactions involving emotional issues or stress on a regular basis.

• Regularly involves lifting, bending or other physical exertion. Often exposed to one or more elements such as heat, cold, noise, dirt, chemicals, etc.

• Job frequently requires walking, standing, lifting, sitting, reaching, talking, hearing, and handling objects with hands

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Mississippi State University is an equal opportunity institution. Discrimination is prohibited in university employment, programs or activities based on race, color, ethnicity, sex, pregnancy, religion, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, or any other status to the extent protected by applicable law. Questions about equal opportunity programs or compliance should be directed to the Office of Civil Rights Compliance, 231 Famous Maroon Band Street, P.O. 6044, Mississippi State, MS 39762, (662) 325-5839.