About Careertakes

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Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

Confidential Client is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented NIL Partnership Solutions Coordinator to support the execution of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) partnerships within a single property in Lawrence, KS. This entry-level, full-time role reports to the Manager, Partnership Strategy and offers foundational experience in NIL operations and sports marketing.

• Support coordination and execution of NIL deal activations; ensure student-athletes complete deliverables aligned with fair market value.
• Track and maintain NIL inventory across proposed, sold, and available assets; contribute to weekly internal updates and reports.
• Act as a liaison between internal property teams, student-athletes, brand partners, and athletics departments as needed.
• Participate in gameday operations and on-site NIL activations at home games and other key events.
• Monitor NIL news, legislation updates, and peer institution activity; share relevant insights with the property team.
• Represent the property in internal Confidential Client NIL touchpoints or meetings as assigned.
• Assist with sales, fulfillment, creative/production coordination, or other operations duties as directed.
• Must be able to work 40 hours per week, including home games, select events, and NIL activations outside traditional business hours.

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Minimum Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to detail.
• Good organizational, time-management, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to build and maintain professional relationships across diverse groups.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Ability to follow established procedures and manage time effectively with guidance.

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Preferred Qualifications

• Internship or 1+ year experience in college athletics, sports marketing, NIL, or sponsorship support.
• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university.
• Understanding of digital and social media best practices, influencer marketing, and content engagement drivers.
• Experience supporting social content strategies and familiarity with creative production (graphic design, motion graphics, photography, social storytelling).
• Self-starter mentality and willingness to learn in a fast-paced environment.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Estimated salary: $72,931 per year (estimated).
• Benefits for eligible employees may include Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Life Insurance, Flexible Paid Time Off (minimum 10+ days annually), Parental Leave, 20 Paid Holidays, 401(k) with match, and Short/Long Term Disability. Leave benefits are consistent with applicable state and local laws.
• This is a full-time position classified as Contract / Full Time per the source posting.

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Additional Information

• Location: Lawrence, KS — this position will support on-site events and gameday activations; candidates should be able to travel locally and work outside typical business hours when required.
• Employment eligibility: Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.
• This posting is presented by Careertakes on behalf of a Confidential Client in the PR, Advertising & Marketing industry.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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