Associate Athletic Director for Major Gifts/NIL

Actively identify and solicit gifts of $50k+.

Actively identify, coordinate, and execute NIL opportunities for Charlotte student-athletes.

Lead Charlotte Athletics NIL program, developing and coordinating programming and resources.

Oversee the processing of student-athlete NIL transactions to ensure NCAA, AAC, and institutional compliance.

Proactively coordinate with Charlotte multimedia rights holders in prospecting leads from corporate partners, leading to potential NIL or career opportunities for student-athletes.

Serve as primary NIL contact for internal and external stakeholders, including student-athletes, coaches, staff, boosters, third-party individuals, and local businesses.

Research and benchmark college athletics NIL market, staying current with relevant trends and market conditions.

Implement and oversee a comprehensive annual NIL education program for prospective student-athletes, parents, current student-athletes, coaches, and internal and external stakeholders.

Collaborate on NIL initiatives and cross-department functions with all Charlotte Athletics units including compliance, student-athlete development, multimedia production, marketing, and licensing.

Comply with all applicable National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and American Athletic Conference (AAC) rules and policies.

Educate NIL partners and develop new leads for student-athletes through the identification and pursuit of new NIL opportunities.

Maintain accurate records on all existing and prospective partner relationships and interactions