Happy Valley United was established in 2023 to serve all 31 sports and 800+ student-athletes at Penn State University in NIL. Our mission is to work with student-athletes to maximize their name, image, and likeness (NIL) in the community. This role will be focused on football NIL efforts for the collective and those student-athletes. The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) will oversee the staff who focus on football, basketball, and Olympic Sports for the collective. The CEO will be the face of the organization and will work with all constituent groups across athletics, community leaders and national support groups and chapters.

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:

Management – Create, communicate, and implement the collective’s vision, mission, and overall direction. Build trust relations with key partners and stakeholders. Build and lead a growing team to support the NIL efforts at Penn State. The team will comprise event and engagement, marketing, data, sales, communication, and service individuals. Determine where each team member must be based to maximize productivity. Evaluate the success of the organization in reaching its goals. Maintain a deep knowledge of the markets and NIL industry. Represent the organization for civic and professional association responsibilities and activities in the local community, the state, and the national level.

Strategy and Tactics - Develop high-quality business strategies and plans, ensuring their alignment with short-term and long-term objectives. Oversee all operations and business activities to ensure they produce results consistent with the overall strategy and mission. Make high-quality decisions to advance the business and increase results towards crucial goals.

Revenue Generation – Work with donors and local businesses who wish to engage with these student-athletes. Raise new revenue from identified donors, businesses, and individuals. Provide strategic summaries and plan meetings with key donors/supporters.

Athletics Administration – Work with the board to be the primary liaison for NIL with athletics and university administration. Enforce adherence to legal guidelines, university policies, and in-house policies to maintain the company’s legality and business ethics.

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