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University of North Florida · 2 months ago

University Licensing Manager

The University of North Florida is seeking a University Licensing Manager to oversee and manage the licensing of the University's trademarks and brand elements. This role involves safeguarding the university's brand, conducting market research, and developing comprehensive licensing strategies to elevate the university's market presence.

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Responsibilities

Ensure the university's brand image, trademarks and visual identity are protected in retail products and promotional materials. This involves monitoring for unauthorized use and taking appropriate action to address infringements
Work with collegiate licensing partner to seek new opportunities to expand retail sales of branded items and partnerships to elevate the brand
Conduct thorough market research to stay informed about industry trends, competitor activities, and potential licensing opportunities. Use this information to make data-driven decisions and adjust strategies as needed
Develop and implement comprehensive licensing strategies that align with the university's goals. This includes reviewing licensing applications, negotiating contracts with licensees, and ensuring that all agreements are beneficial to the university
Work closely with legal and financial teams to negotiate favorable terms with licensees, ensuring that all contracts comply with University policies and legal requirements
Continuously seek out new licensing opportunities with the contracted licensing vendor to generate additional revenue for the University. This involves market research, identifying potential licensees, and developing innovative licensing programs

Qualification

Licensing ManagementContract NegotiationMarket ResearchBrand ManagementRelationship Management

Required

Oversee and manage the licensing of the University's trademarks and brand elements
Identify potential licensing opportunities
Manage relationships with the university's collegiate licensing partners
Elevate the University's market presence
Ensure the university's brand image, trademarks and visual identity are protected in retail products and promotional materials
Monitor for unauthorized use and take appropriate action to address infringements
Work with collegiate licensing partner to seek new opportunities to expand retail sales of branded items
Conduct thorough market research to stay informed about industry trends, competitor activities, and potential licensing opportunities
Develop and implement comprehensive licensing strategies that align with the university's goals
Review licensing applications and negotiate contracts with licensees
Ensure that all agreements are beneficial to the university
Work closely with legal and financial teams to negotiate favorable terms with licensees
Ensure that all contracts comply with University policies and legal requirements
Continuously seek out new licensing opportunities with the contracted licensing vendor to generate additional revenue for the University
Identify potential licensees and develop innovative licensing programs

Company

University of North Florida

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University of North Florida is a school in Jacksonville.

H1B Sponsorship

University of North Florida has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (21)
2024 (15)
2023 (9)
2022 (12)
2021 (8)
2020 (13)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$7M
Key Investors
Parkinson's FoundationU.S. Department of Education
2023-07-25Grant
2023-02-27Grant
2022-09-22Grant· $7M

Leadership Team

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Kimberly Mayer
Chief Research Officer (CRO)
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