Director of Strategic Resource & Cap Management

Summary: Provides leadership in the planning, development, and oversight of financial, contractual, and compliance matters directly related to student-athlete compensation and Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) activities. This position holds primary responsibility for the administration of student-athlete revenue sharing agreements and is the institutional admin for the CAPS system responsible for ensuring correct and timely payments of revenue sharing agreements through the B1G Conference. This position will also assist with the creation and implementation of NIL opportunities for student athletes across all varsity sports.

Serves as a key strategic advisor to the Associate Athletics Director and senior athletics leadership, working collaboratively with campus partners to ensure all athlete compensation mechanisms align with NCAA, conference, state, federal, and institutional regulations. Requires deep subject-matter expertise in the rapidly evolving landscape of intercollegiate athletics governance, NIL agreements and student-athlete revenue sharing.

Student-Athlete Revenue Share Administration

Lead the design, implementation, and ongoing administration of student-athlete revenue share agreements, ensuring full alignment with NCAA, Big Ten Conference, and institutional policies. Establish and maintain standardized agreement templates, internal review processes, and approval of workflows. Monitor financial exposure, payment schedules, and the contractual obligations associated with all revenue share distributions. Maintain current and accurate tracking of all revenue share agreements and related activities in designated systems, including CAPS. - Provide regular reporting to athletics leadership on revenue share program status, compliance posture, and financial projections.

NIL Contract Strategy & Administration

Assist the Director of NIL Strategy & Athlete Marketing with the review, evaluation, approval, and execution for NIL agreements, including arrangements with, corporate sponsors, individual businesses, and third-party service providers. Maintain institutional NIL policy frameworks, contract templates, and review criteria consistent with current NCAA and conference regulations. Ensure NIL agreements are properly vetted for compliance, conflict-of-interest, and institutional risk prior to execution. Maintain accurate and current tracking of active NIL agreements and related obligations using designated NIL management systems, including NIL Go. Advise student-athletes and their representatives on NIL opportunities, institutional policies, tax issues and compliance requirements in a clear, accessible manner. Monitor the evolving legal and regulatory landscape governing NIL and proactively update institutional procedures accordingly.

Compliance, Risk Management & Reporting

Ensure institutional compliance with all applicable NCAA, conference, state, and federal laws and regulations governing student-athlete compensation and NIL activity. Develop and maintain robust policies, procedures, and audit mechanisms to ensure transparency, accountability, and institutional integrity across all revenue share and NIL-related transactions. Identify, assess, and mitigate legal and financial risks associated with athlete compensation mechanisms and institutional contracts. Prepare and deliver executive-level compliance reports, financial summaries, and risk assessments for the Associate Athletics Director, Athletics Director, and relevant campus oversight bodies. Coordinate with the Office of General Counsel and Compliance on any matters requiring formal legal review or institutional escalation.

Financial Oversight & Reporting

 Oversee the budgetary implications of revenue share distributions, NIL program costs, and athlete compensation initiatives. Prepare and deliver accurate financial projections, program summaries, and executive-level reports for the Associate Athletics Director, Athletics Director, and relevant campus oversight bodies. Develop and maintain internal dashboards and tracking tools to provide leadership with timely visibility into program performance, contractual obligations, and financial exposure. Collaborate with university Financial Services to ensure revenue share payments are processed accurately and on schedule.

Cross-Functional Collaboration & External Relations

Serve as a point of contact for Athletics with campus and external partners on all matters related to student-athlete compensation, NIL, and revenue sharing, including Legal Affairs, Financial Services, Compliance, Advancement, Communications, Marketing, Trademarks and Licensing, and Student Affairs. Represent the department in institutional, Big Ten Conference, and national discussions related to the evolving model of athlete compensation. Build and maintain productive relationships with external partners, and conference representatives to support compliant, athlete-centered initiatives. Participate in relevant professional organizations and conference working groups to stay current on emerging trends and regulatory changes