Position Number: 004748 Department: Athletics (Adm) Employment Type: Permanent - Full-time Months Per Year: 12 Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Reporting to the Executive Associate Athletic Director/Executive Director, the Associate Athletic Director for Major Gifts/Name, Image, and Likeness ( NIL ) is responsible for the solicitation of major gifts and leadership and oversight of NIL operations. + 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 Minimum Experience / Education: + Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of external experience in a Division I athletics program + Proven track record of cultivating, soliciting, and closing major gifts within a defined major gift program + Extensive fundraising campaign experience and proven track record of collaboration with university counterparts Preferred Education Skills and Experience: + Master’s degree and 7 years of fundraising experience at a Division I athletics program + Ability to interpret complex data to guide strategic decisions + Understanding of NIL regulations, trends, and dynamics + Proven history of management of a portfolio of prospects + Excellent verbal, writing, and interpersonal communication skills + Ability to work independently and multi-task in an ever-changing environment + Strong work ethic, attention to detail, and the ability to think strategically + Ability to travel and work nights, weekends, and holidays + Strong organizational and analytical skills