Director of Name, Image, Likeness (NIL) Services

Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on:

July 24, 2025

If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.

Available Title(s):

1482-YN_ADMINPRO - Student Services Coordinator/Advisor 2

Business Title:

Director of Name, Image, Likeness (NIL) Services

Employee Type:

Admin. Professional

Position Details:

The Opportunity: Washington State University Athletics is seeking a dynamic and strategic leader to serve as the Director of Name, Image & Likeness (NIL) Services. This role leads all NIL-related initiatives, providing direct support and guidance to student-athletes while collaborating with internal departments and external partners to maximize NIL opportunities. Reporting to the Deputy Director of Athletics, the Director will ensure WSU remains at the forefront of NIL innovation, education, and compliance in collegiate athletics.

Summary of Duties: As the Director of Name, Image & Likeness (NIL) Services, you will serve as the strategic leader and primary manager of the NIL Unit for Washington State University (WSU) Athletics. You will be responsible for the comprehensive oversight, management, and advancement of all NIL-related initiatives across the department. As the Director, you will engage, support and advise student-athletes as it pertains to NIL and meeting with student-athletes and advising them on matters pertaining to NIL will be a large part of the day to day operations in the NIL Unit. You will also lead the NIL Unit in developing and executing a forward-thinking vision that supports WSU student-athletes in maximizing NIL opportunities while ensuring compliance with NCAA, Pac-12, and institutional regulations.
 

As the leader of the NIL Unit, you will manage and coordinate cross-functional efforts by collaborating with key internal departments including compliance, development, Multi-Media Rights (MMR)/corporate sponsorship, marketing, communications, and student-athlete development. As the Director, you will play a central role in aligning NIL strategy with departmental goals and integrating NIL education and resources into the overall student-athlete experience.
 

You will also serve as the primary liaison to all external NIL stakeholders, including the Cougar Collective, donors, corporate sponsors, third-party marketplaces, and other external NIL service providers. As the Director, you will be responsible for cultivating and managing these relationships to enhance NIL opportunities and visibility for WSU student-athletes.
 

Reporting directly to the Deputy Director of Athletics, you will provide creative, innovative, and proactive leadership in a rapidly evolving NIL landscape, ensuring WSU remains a leader in NIL engagement and support within collegiate athletics.

Additional Information:

This is a full time (100% FTE), permanent position. This position is overtime-eligible.

Monthly Salary: $4,166.67 - $5,000 | Commensurate with experience and qualifications

In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate’s current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position.

Benefits: WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation, optional supplemental retirement accounts; training and development; and employee tuition waiver. For additional information, please review the detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for AP staff and