SENIOR DIRECTOR OF CONTRACTS AND CAP MANAGEMENT

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SENIOR DIRECTOR OF CONTRACTS AND CAP MANAGEMENT

Req #:

Req #:

242906

Department:

INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHELTICS

Job Location:

Seattle Campus

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SENIOR DIRECTOR OF CONTRACTS AND CAP MANAGEMENT

Req #:

Req #:

242906

Department:

INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHELTICS

Job Location:

Seattle Campus

Posting Date:

01/30/2025 

Closing Info:

Closes On   02/06/2025

Salary:

$11,000 - $13,000 per month 

Other Compensation:

Taxable benefits include tickets to UW Intercollegiate home competitions. Non-local candidates may be eligible for a moving allowance 

Shift:

First Shift 

Benefits:

As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, please visit our website, click here.

 

As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills, and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world. 

UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits, and natural beauty. 

The Intercollegiate Athletics has an outstanding opportunity for a Senior Director of Contracts and Cap Management to join their team.

Washington Athletics aims to inspire champions in competition and in the classroom. We exist to enrich the lives of students to positively impact our community and world for generations to come. Operating with the four core values of growth mindset, committed service, humility and grit, the Huskies choose to lead by example. All Husky Athletics staff make an IMPACT by committing to creating a purpose driven culture that impacts students and our greater community. We engage in GROWTH through dynamic conversations, embracing creativity, and recognizing that every challenge represents an opportunity to learn. We are a COMMUNITY who strive to create experiences for our stakeholders every single day. At our core is the belief that INCLUSION means creating spaces and places that reflect equity, advocacy and belonging for all. 

With over 650 student-athletes participating in UW's 22 sports programs, the department of Intercollegiate Athletics is committed to providing student-athletes with the ability to compete for national and conference championships while working toward a degree from one of the world's leading public research universities.  

For more detailed information, please visit our Washington Athletics Candidate Dashboard.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

OVERVIEW OF JOB DUTIES

Report directly to the Athletic Director or their designee on roster management, revenue share cap management, student-athlete contract negotiations, coaches contract negotiations, and NCAA, conference, and University compliance.

This position will be a member of a cap management team.

This position requires in-depth knowledge of negotiation strategy, contract proposals and structure, market value analysis, and continuous assessment, tracking, and analysis of the revenue share cap.

Required to use strong analytic skills in all areas related to revenue share cap management.

Must have a detailed understanding of the market, current contract trends for student-athletes and staff, contract structures, revenue share cap accounting, and NCAA/Conference rules, in addition to an extraordinary attention to detail.

ADMINISTRATION: 30%

Collaborate with personnel who provide analytic and administrative support to the revenue share program and the cap management team.

Develop and manage annual strategic plan for revenue share cap management.

Direct and manage the development of research, data, and analysis to support nationally competitive student-athlete recruiting initiatives rooted in revenue sharing and potential NIL opportunities.

Direct initiatives to monitor social media & websites for relevant information for revenue sharing analytics, revenue share cap operations and trends, and competitor/peer analysis.

OPERATIONS: 70%

Ensure institutional compliance with NCAA, Conference, and University policies and rules and relevant state and federal laws.

Negotiate and finalize all student-athlete and identified coaching staff contracts.

Provide guidance and education on industry best practices for contract negotiating and drafting.

Provide student-athletes with education on the topic of selecting an agent and signing agency agreements.

Direct the tracking and documentation of all agreements, prioritizing impact on revenue sharing cap, providing oversight of appropriate tracking mechanisms, and communicating daily to ICA staff regarding revenue share cap updates, changes, and impacts. Monitor daily, weekly, monthly, and annual status updates and projections related to the revenue share cap.

Responsible for directing communication with leadership team, coaches and staff regarding revenue share cap status and changes. Identify and coordinate any needed roster reduction or addition procedures/logistics with administration, coaches, and staff.

Communicate with student-athletes and their representatives on questions related to individual contracts and program and department operations related to revenue sharing as needed.

Coordinate and review all student-athlete payments with appropriate campus offices and/or conference officials. Ensure accuracy of payments.

Collaborate with DAWGS Unleashed.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s degree and 5-7 years of related experience in professional or college sports organizations.

Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Juris Doctor degree with 3-5 years legal experience with a law firm and/or comparable as in-house corporate counsel.

Experience working with the professional sports salary caps and collective bargaining agreements.

Experience negotiating and drafting personnel contracts.

Experience with marketing and sponsorship opportunities in sports industries.

Experience with market value analysis.

Application Process: The application process may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process. These assessments may include Work Authorization, Cover Letter and/or others. Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select “Apply to this position”. Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment, you will be prompted to do so the next time you access your “My Jobs” page. If you select to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are access ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed.

Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.

The University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu .

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law .

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