Strategic Licensing & Brand Lead — Growth & Partnerships

University of Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 127,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Houston System seeks an Assistant Vice President of Licensing and Trademarks to lead strategic management and protection of institutional marks across UH System entities and UH campuses. This entrepreneurial leader will drive licensing partnerships and new programs to elevate UH brands and revenue, coordinating with Athletics and multiple UH departments.

The role requires extensive research, cross-functional collaboration, and experience in collegiate licensing.

Qualifications

• Requires seven (7) years of directly job-related experience.
• Master's degree or equivalent in a recognized field related to collegiate licensing.

Responsibilities

• Lead management of UH System institutional marks and protect brand assets to align with standards.
• Manage department staff and liaise with licensing representation services.
• Grow licensing revenue through product/program development and partnerships.
• Collaborate with Athletics and internal departments on NIL merchandising opportunities.
• Monitor licensee performance with retail analytics and KPIs.

Job description

University of Houston System seeks an Assistant Vice President of Licensing and Trademarks to lead strategic management and protection of institutional marks across UH System entities and UH campuses. This entrepreneurial leader will drive licensing partnerships and new programs to elevate UH brands and revenue, coordinating with Athletics and multiple UH departments.

The role requires extensive research, cross-functional collaboration, and experience in collegiate licensing.