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Licensing

The Licensing Specialist monitors University indicia licensing. Responsibilities include protecting indicia integrity and maintaining brand consistency; reviewing the licensing application process; monitoring and seeking remedy for unauthorized indicia use; generating licensing and merchandising opportunities; keeping abreast of industry trends and regulatory requirements; making presentations; supervising personnel.

• Preserve and protect University indicia integrity and maintain brand consistency; monitor, report, and seek remedy for unauthorized use; participate in the trademark portfolio review process; collaborate and consult with University counsel and other internal partners
• Generate licensed merchandise opportunities; maintain/seek licensing partners; negotiate/manage agreements and contracts; participate in vendor selection; prepare/present proposals, recommendations, and guidance to departments, organizations, student groups, etc.
• Ensure fiscal responsibility; oversee timely billing and invoicing; identify and implement cost containment measures
• Keep abreast of industry trends and regulatory requirements; participate on licensed merchandise boards/committees; develop policy, procedure, and operational changes; ensure compliance
• May supervise staff members, including hiring, development, and performance management

Level:

– Intermediate Support

Base Description:

– Completes administrative activities and tasks of a technical or functional nature.

Level Summary:

– Demonstrates ability to perform intermediate tasks in defined skill areas. Demonstrates intermediate knowledge of internal procedures. Works under general supervision, performing assignments that may be varied and sometimes difficult. Supports team decisions and follows through with team responsibilities. Interprets and communicates information clearly and accurately. Demonstrates intermediate problem–solving skills.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

– May provide basic direction to lower level support staff

Fiscal Responsibilities:

– Handles routine financial transactions
– May validate and pay invoices

Problem Solving:

– Encounters generally routine problems; occasionally faces more complex and/or varied problems
– Typically follows recommended course of action and procedures to resolve problems
– Applies knowledge of institutional policies and procedures in determining course of action

Independence of Action:

– Work is generally monitored by supervisor
– Detailed instructions and procedures are generally provided
– Uses available guidelines to make appropriate adaptations to routine situations and refers other situations to supervisor

Communication and Collaboration:

– Communicates internally within working unit and/or the University
– May communicate with external audiences for scheduling/coordination
– Collaborates closely with team members
– Interprets and communicates information, ideas and instructions clearly and accurately both verbally and in written materials that may be intended for distribution

• Comp Grade – 6
• Minimum – $42,100.00
• MidPoint – $51,600.00
• Maximum – $61,000.00