Assistant Director of Strategic Resource & Cap Management

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Supports the planning, execution, and administration of financial, contractual, and compliance activities directly related to student-athlete compensation and Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) activities. Is responsible for the day-to-day administration of student-athlete revenue sharing agreements and serves as an institutional user of the CAPS system, ensuring the accurate and timely processing of revenue sharing payments through the Big Ten Conference. Assist with the coordination and implementation of NIL opportunities for student-athletes across all varsity sports.

Provides operational and administrative support to the Associate Athletics Director Business Strategy, Strategic Resource & Cap Management,and senior athletics leadership, working collaboratively with campus partners to ensure all athlete compensation activities are executed accurately, on time, and in full compliance with CSC guidelines, NCAA, conference, and institutional regulations. This position places a strong emphasis on attention to detail, deadline adherence, precise financial reporting, and the accurate execution and tracking of student-athlete agreements.

Student-Athlete Revenue Share Administration

Support the design, implementation, and ongoing administration of student-athlete revenue share agreements, ensuring full alignment with NCAA, Big Ten Conference, CSC guidelines, and institutional policies. Maintain and utilize standardized agreement templates, internal review checklists, and approval workflows with a high degree of accuracy and consistency. Monitor payment schedules, financial deadlines, and contractual obligations associated with all revenue share distributions, ensuring no payment is missed or delayed.

Maintain complete, current, and audit-ready records of all revenue share agreements and related activity in designated systems, including CAPS. Provide regular and accurate reporting to athletics leadership on revenue share program status, compliance posture, and financial projections.

NIL Contract Administration & Execution

Assist the Director of NIL Strategy & Athlete Marketing with the review, evaluation, approval, and execution of NIL agreements, including arrangements with corporate sponsors, individual businesses, and third-party service providers. Ensure all NIL agreements are processed accurately and in accordance with established institutional templates, review criteria, and CSC and NCAA compliance standards. Maintain accurate and current tracking of all active NIL agreements, obligations, and key dates using designated NIL management systems, including NILGo.

Communicate NIL agreement requirements and institutional compliance expectations to student-athletes and their representatives in a clear and accessible manner. Monitor updates to NIL policies and regulations and ensure agreement templates and tracking processes remain current.

Compliance, Reporting & Audit Readiness

Ensure institutional compliance with all applicable NCAA, conference, CSC, state, and federal regulations governing student-athlete compensation and NIL activity. Maintain accurate, well-organized records and documentation across all revenue share and NIL-related transactions to support transparency, accountability, and institutional integrity. Prepare and deliver timely compliance reports, financial summaries, and program status updates for the Director, Associate Athletics Director, and relevant campus oversight bodies.

Develop and maintain tracking mechanisms and audit-ready files to ensure the institution can demonstrate compliance at any point. Escalate matters requiring additional review to the Director or Office of General Counsel as appropriate.

Support the accurate tracking and reporting of budgetary implications associated with revenue share distributions, NIL program costs, and athlete compensation initiatives. Prepare and deliver precise financial projections, payment summaries, and program reports on established deadlines for the Director, Associate Athletics Director, and relevant campus stakeholders. Maintain internal dashboards and tracking tools that provide leadership with timely, accurate visibility into program performance, contractual obligations, and financial exposure.

Collaborate with university Financial Services to ensure student-athlete revenue share payments are processed correctly and on schedule in full alignment with CSC guidelines.

Cross-Functional Collaboration & External Relations

Serve as an operational point of contact for Athletics with campus and external partners on matters related to student-athlete compensation, NIL, and revenue sharing, including Financial Services, Compliance, Advancement, Communications, Marketing, Trademarks and Licensing, and Student Affairs. Support departmental representation in…