Description

External Retirement Plan TRS or ORP Employment Type Employee Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible Full/Part time Full Time Work Schedule Additional Schedule Information
Ability to work nontraditional hours to include nights, weekends, and some holidays. Ability to travel.
Advertised Salary $46,800 Posting Date 12/09/2025 Open until filled No Closing Date 12/16/2025 Proposed Starting Date 01/03/2026 Special Instructions to Applicants Location of Vacancy Athens Area EEO Policy Statement
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Position Information

Classification Title Marketing Professional I FLSA Exempt FTE 1.00 Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in Division I level NIL deals, processes, and actions.
Position Summary
The NIL Coordinator is responsible for aiding the Name, Image, Likeness (NIL) program effort to facilitate marketing opportunities for student-athletes. This position will aid every member of UGAAA's NIL department to ensure coaches, staff, and external stakeholders have the tools and resources necessary to maximize opportunities. This includes ensuring all memebers of the office have access to up-to-date information regarding prospective brand relationships and interactions. This role is also responsible for aiding the management of new athlete partnership opportunities with local, regional, and national brands, in alignment with the institution's adherence to Southeastern Conference and NCAA regulations.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
• Organized, detailed oriented, and a self-starter.
• Working knowledge of NCAA rules and compliance practices.
• Knowledge of NCAA technological processes such as TeamWorks.

Physical Demands
Stand; walk; use hands and reach with hands and arms. Lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Close and distance vision, and peripheral vision. Driving as needed to perform job duties.
Is driving a responsibility of this position? Yes Is this a Position of Trust? Yes Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? No Does this position require a P-Card? No Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? Yes Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) No Credit and P-Card policy
Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.
Background Investigation Policy
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities

• Aid in the Identification of specific name, image and likeness(NIL) opportunities for student-athletes by proactively reaching out to local business and supporters
• Aid in the facilitation of NIL deals between student-athletes and third- parties (including but not limited to, collectives, corporate partners, donors, and other brands.)
• Alongside the Altius Athlete Marketing Manager, provide support to student-athletes in fulfilling NIL obligations, pitching themselves to businesses and maximizing marketing opportunities.
• Alongside the Learfield Allied plus position, provide support to Georgia Bulldogs Sports Marketing in campaign, activation, and asset ideation.

Percentage of time 75 Duties/Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate records on all existing and prospective brand relationships and interactions.
• Stay updated on the latest NIL trends and best practices, including legislative advancements, NCAA compliance regulations, and vendor landscape evolutions.
• Research and benchmark collegiate NIL industry and stay current with relevant market trends and conditions.
• Maintain highest level of confidentiality, both within organization, applicable university, and other external entities.
• Collaborate on NIL initiatives and cross-department functions with other UGAAA entities including Creative Services, student-athlete development, DEI, social media and Compliance.

Percentage of time 20 Duties/Responsibilities
Other duties as assigned .
Percentage of time 5

Contact Information

Recruitment Contact

Contact Details
For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.
Recruitment Contact Name Amy Thomas Recruitment Contact Email amy.thomas@uga.edu Recruitment Contact Phone

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume/CV

Optional Documents

1. Cover Letter