Director, Athlete Compensation & NIL Strategy

Clemson University; Clemson (SC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Clemson University Athletics seeks a Director of Athlete Compensation to lead strategic development, negotiation, and administration of student-athlete compensation programs. The role partners with athletics leadership, coaches, and analytics to craft competitive, compliant models that support roster management and retention.

Responsible for market analysis, trend evaluation, and integration of NIL opportunities into compensation strategies, aligning with NCAA rules and institutional priorities

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.

Responsibilities

• Develop athlete compensation strategies and negotiation plans.
• Analyze market data and roster dynamics to inform compensation.
• Coordinate with coaches and administrators on compensation structures.
• Integrate NIL opportunities with compensation programs.
• Monitor trends in collegiate athletics compensation.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Clemson University Athletics seeks a Director of Athlete Compensation to lead strategic development, negotiation, and administration of student-athlete compensation programs. The role partners with athletics leadership, coaches, and analytics to craft competitive, compliant models that support roster management and retention.

Responsible for market analysis, trend evaluation, and integration of NIL opportunities into compensation strategies, aligning with NCAA rules and institutional priorities