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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:

– Advanced Professional

Base Description:

– Completes activities, tasks, and/or projects of a functional nature.

Level Summary:

– Demonstrates proficient and comprehensive knowledge of defined skill areas/applications. Applies knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures of a particular field to decision-making and problem–solving. Works under minimum supervision on varied and sometimes difficult work assignments, conferring with supervisor or subject matter experts on unusual matters. May lead others or a team in completion of complex assignments. Interprets and communicates information clearly, accurately, and persuasively. Researches and tries new approaches when solving difficult or novel problems.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

– Indirect supervisor or mentor for other full–time employees
– May serve as direct supervisor for part–time, student, and/or temporary workers, volunteers, or a full–time employee

Fiscal Responsibilities:

– May validate and pay invoices
– May monitor/track budgets and funding

Problem Solving:

– Encounters generally routine problems with progressively more complex and/or varied problems
– Typically follows recommended course of action and procedures to resolve problems
– May apply specialized knowledge and skills to resolve complex and/or varied problems, with supervisor oversight
– Researches and tries new approaches when solving problems

Independence of Action:

– Works with minimal supervision on more difficult work assignments, conferring with supervisor on unusual matters
– Follows precedents and procedures
– May set priorities and organize work within general guidelines established by supervisor

Communication and Collaboration:

– Communicates internally and externally within working unit and the University
– May communicate with external audiences for business purposes
– Promotes open communication in a manner that builds relationships among team members
– Applies appropriate strategies for managing conflict; negotiate reasonable compromises; propose and evaluate possible solutions
– Interprets and communicates information, ideas and instructions clearly, accurately and persuasively both verbally and in written materials intended for distribution

• Comp Grade – 9
• Minimum – $56,200.00
• MidPoint – $68,800.00
• Maximum – $81,500.00