Assistant AD or Associate AD, NIL Strategy & AI Analytics

Responsibilities

• Lead the administration and operation of the NIL program, including evaluating and negotiating licensing agreements for student-athletes.
• Utilize data models and predictive analytics to project market value and identify optimal brand alignment opportunities.
• Implement AI tools and machine learning algorithms to automate talent discovery, track social media trends, and perform sentiment analysis.
• Oversee the NIL lifecycle, including contract negotiation, payment management, and auditing deal deliverables.
• Ensure strict compliance with NCAA, state laws, and institutional policies through diligent monitoring and disclosure management.
• Provide strategic guidance and administrative support to coaches and staff as a sport supervisor or departmental leader.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree (or 9 years of relevant experience in lieu of education for Assistant AD level).
• For Assistant AD: Minimum of 5 years of experience in athletic administration.
• For Associate AD: Minimum of 7 years of experience in athletic administration.
• Proficiency with data visualization tools and AI-driven marketing software.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree (Master's or JD) in Sports Management, Data Science, Business, or Law.
• Professional experience in a sports agency, collegiate NIL management, or sports marketing.

Benefits

• Comprehensive tuition remission for employees and eligible dependents.
• Robust retirement plans with significant university contributions (14–18% of salary).
• Generous time-off policy including vacation, sick time, 11 paid holidays, and winter season days.
• 6 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, and vision.

About the Company

The University of Cincinnati is a premier urban public research institution and a member of the Big 12 Conference. The UC Department of Athletics is dedicated to achieving "Next Level Success" for its 18 varsity teams and 450+ student-athletes, fostering an environment of innovation and excellence both on and off the field.