NIL Partnership Solutions Coordinator - University of Kansas

100 LEARFIELD; Kansas; On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Health Savings Account

Life Insurance and Other Insurance

Flexible Paid Time Off (minimum 10+ > 

Parental Leave

20 Paid Holidays

401(k) + Match

Short/Long Term Disability

Job summary

Learfield is seeking a motivated candidate to support NIL deal activations for student-athletes, ensuring deliverables align with fair market value and campus partnerships. You will track NIL inventory, coordinate with internal teams and external partners, assist with gameday operations, and help prepare weekly updates.

This role requires strong communication, organization, and a willingness to work flexible hours, including home games.

Qualifications

• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships across diverse groups.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office tools, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Ability to manage time effectively and follow established procedures with guidance.

Responsibilities

• Support the coordination and execution of NIL deal activations, ensuring student-athletes fulfill deliverables in alignment with fair market value.
• Track and update NIL inventory across proposed, sold, and available assets; assist with weekly internal updates and reports.
• Serve as a liaison between internal property teams, student-athletes, and external stakeholders (e.g., brand partners, athletics) as needed.
• Participate in gameday operations and NIL activations at home games and other key events.
• Stay informed on NIL news, including national trends, legislation changes, and peer institution activity; share updates with property team.
• Represent the property in internal LEARFIELD NIL touchpoints or meetings as assigned.
• Assist with additional sales, fulfillment, or operations duties as directed by property leadership.
• Must be able to work 40 hours per week, including home games, select events, and NIL activations occurring outside traditional business hours.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Problem-solving

Time management

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Responsibilities

• Support the coordination and execution of NIL deal activations, ensuring student-athletes fulfill deliverables in alignment with fair market value.
• Track and update NIL inventory across proposed, sold, and available assets; assist with weekly internal updates and reports.
• Serve as a liaison between internal property teams, student-athletes, and external stakeholders (e.g., brand partners, athletics) as needed.
• Participate in gameday operations and NIL activations at home games and other key events.
• Stay informed on NIL news, including national trends, legislation changes, and peer institution activity; share updates with property team.
• Represent the property in internal LEARFIELD NIL touchpoints or meetings as assigned.
• Assist with additional sales, fulfillment, or operations duties as directed by property leadership.
• Must be able to work 40 hours per week, including home games, select events, and NIL activations occurring outside traditional business hours.

Minimum Qualifications

• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships across diverse groups
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office tools, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
• Ability to manage time effectively and follow established procedures with guidance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Internship or 1+ years of experience in college athletics, sports marketing, NIL, or sponsorship support
• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university
• Willingness to learn and take initiative in a fast-paced environment
• Understanding digital and social media best practices within NIL and influencer marketing
• Experience developing or supporting content strategies for social media, with a clear sense of what drives engagement across different platforms
• Familiarity with creative production elements such as graphic design, motion graphics, photography, and social storytelling

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Health Savings Account
• Life Insurance and Other Insurance Plans
• Flexible Paid Time Off (minimum 10+ days annually)
• Parental Leave
• 20 Paid Holidays
• 401(k) + Match
• Short/Long Term Disability

Leave benefits are consistent with state and local laws, including the Colorado Health Families and Workplaces Act.

Learfield is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability.

Learfield is the leading media and technology company powering college athletics. Through its digital and physical platforms, Learfield owns and leverages a deep data set and relationships in the industry to drive revenue, growth, brand awareness, and fan engagement for brands, sports, and entertainment properties. With ties to over 1,200 collegiate institutions and over 12,000 local and national brand partners, Learfield’s presence in college sports and live events delivers influence and maximizes reach to target audiences. With data-based solutions for a 365-day, 24/7 fan experience, Learfield enables schools and brands to connect with fans through licensed merchandise, game ticketing, donor identification for athletic programs, exclusive custom content, innovative marketing initiatives, NIL solutions, and advanced digital platforms. Since 2008, it has served as title sponsor for the acclaimed Learfield Directors’ Cup, supporting athletic departments across all divisions. Our people-first culture is the foundation of our business and is reflective of our approach to building meaningful relationships with our employees, partners, and fans. The company strives each day to deliver the mission statement and embody the core values that make Learfield an exciting place to work. Our Mission Powering the connection of fans to the brands and experiences they love. Our Core Values Build Trust | Be Fans of One Another | Power Tomorrow | Create & Connect Communities | Have Fun