Trademark Licensing Coordinator

Auburn University

Auburn University is excited to begin the search for a Trademark Licensing Coordinator! This individual engages the internal campus community and external partners by providing direction and assistance related to promotional products and brand usage and by providing support for the Office of Trademark & Licensing (OTM&L).

Essential Functions

Serves as the primary contact for review and approval of internal request forms through the OTM&L portal from administrative units and student groups purchasing branded items from approved internal campus suppliers.

  • Coordinates the internal brand artwork approval process through the licensing agent’s system and responds daily to pending artwork.

  • Promotes awareness and compliance with university brand and licensing standards regarding use of university marks and is responsible for developing relationships with internal staff to respond to their needs while complying with university policies.

  • Assists internal departments, student organizations, club sports, advancement, and alumni clubs in finding licensees to work with university-branded product orders.

  • Presents licensing information at training programs to club sports, student organizations, alumni club meetings, vendor fairs, and other groups as required.

  • Collaborates with campus departments to coordinate and create unique merchandising opportunities that generate revenue.

  • Reviews and responds to requests through the Community Connect Crafter Program.

  • Serves as the primary contact for general licensing inquiries for the OTM&L via phone calls and emails and assists OTM&L staff in managing the meeting schedule and workflow.

  • Generates and disseminates one-time agreements, memorial requests, cake requests, etc.

  • Assists department with strategic and administrative support on a wide variety of licensing office projects as assigned.

  • Assists department with Name Image and Likeness (NIL) projects as needed.

  • Assists OTM&L with registration and renewal of the university’s trademark portfolio with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and assists campus departments with registrations.

Salary Range

$45,000-$72,000