Assistant Director - Licensing

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.

MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Required Qualifications:

• 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.

BENEFITS:

Comprehensive benefits package including but not limited to health, dental, life, LTD, AD&D, pension plan (upon eligibility), athletic event tickets, tuition assistance, employee events and recognition programs as well as relocation assistance. Competitive compensation package commensurate with candidate’s previous experience and qualifications. You can view our full benefits guide on the official job posting by visiting www.FloridaGators.com/employment.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Interviews may be conducted prior to the closing date, but no offer of employment will be extended until after the position closes. Once an official offer is extended and accepted, the candidate will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification Form I-9 and will be contingent on satisfactory background screening results. The candidate will also be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove identity and authorization to work in the United States without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. The University Athletic Association, Inc. is an at-will employer, a separate company from the University of Florida and not a state employer.

HOW TO APPLY:

Qualified applicants please go to www.FloridaGators.com/employment to apply. For individuals without computer access, stop by the University Athletic Association, Inc. Human Resources offices located on the 2nd floor of the west side of Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

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