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Oregon State University

Director of and licensing

Oregon State University, Corvallis, Oregon, United States, 97333


Director of Trademarks and Licensing

Position Details

Department : University Marketing (NIA)

Position Title : Administrator 2-Univ Comm&Mktg

Job Title : Director of Trademarks and Licensing

Appointment Type : Professional Faculty

Job Location : Corvallis

Benefits Eligible : Full-Time, benefits eligible

Remote or Hybrid option? : Yes

Job Summary :

University Marketing is seeking a Director of Trademarks and Licensing. This is a full-time (1.00 FTE), 12-month, professional faculty position. Reporting to the Associate Vice President for Strategic Communications, the Director of Trademarks and Licensing advances the mission of the university by developing, implementing, and evaluating short- and long-range goals and objectives for the university’s Trademarks and Licensing program. The Director develops, implements, and enforces plans, policies, procedures, systems, programs and performance standards to maximize royalty revenue through innovative and proactive retail marketing strategies.

Key Responsibilities :

Oversees the direction and management of the Trademarks and Licensing program, including developing innovative and proactive retail marketing strategies to maximize royalty revenue.

Develops, implements, and evaluates short- and long-term goals and objectives for the program.

Manages a $1.5M+ budget, analyzes and reports on royalty revenue generation.

Develops and maintains relationships with 300+ licensees, retailers, and industry organizations.

Analyzes and approves licensing applications and promotional requests.

Develops and negotiates terms for university licensing-related contracts.

Monitors the university’s domestic trademark portfolio.

Develops and implements strategies to enhance NIL and branding opportunities for OSU student-athletes.

Manages OSU’s sponsorship effort and implements strategic initiatives.

What You Will Need :

Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business administration or related field.

5 years of licensing or sports management experience.

Demonstrated understanding of diversity, equity and inclusion concepts.

This position requires driving a university vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the university.

What We Would Like You to Have :

A master’s degree in marketing, business administration or related field.

7 years of collegiate licensing or retail experience.

Strong analytical skills to assess program performance.

Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Recommended Full-Time Salary Range :

$72,216 - $126,456

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