MASS STREET COLLECTIVE - DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS (CLOSED)

About Blueprint Sports: At Blueprint Sports, we're dedicated to significantly impacting college sports. Our mission is clear: to enhance student-athlete's lives across the nation while establishing new benchmarks in NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) and sports marketing. We pride ourselves on offering an accessible and all-encompassing platform for building NIL collectives that cater to the unique needs of student-athletes.

Since our inception in 2020, Blueprint Sports has emerged as a pioneering force in the NIL landscape. We have successfully managed and grown over 26 collectives, adding seven prestigious Power-5 properties in just the past year. By joining Blueprint Sports, you're not just joining a company in the college sports landscape; you're joining a leader in the NIL field, committed to empowering student-athletes and reshaping the future of college sports.

About Mass St Collective: Mass St. Collective, named after the famous Massachusetts Street that runs through downtown Lawrence, is the NIL collective that serves student-athletes at the University of Kansas.  NIL opportunities allow student-athletes to engage with charitable causes and participate in business engagement, building their brands while making a positive impact.  The collective connects fans, alumni, businesses, and charities with student-athletes while harnessing the power of the University of Kansas.  Supporters can connect with teams through memberships, tax-deductible donations, and corporate sponsorships.  NIL opportunities allow University of Kansas student-athletes to focus on representing their school at the highest level of college athletics and their education without worrying about additional expenses.  Mass St. Collective connects these student-athletes with a wealth of opportunities to earn compensation while furthering their professional and personal development. 

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:

Marketing & Events – Work with the Blueprint Sports national marketing and communications team on the planning and executing in-game, around-town, and national media strategies. Plan and manage engaging events in the community to promote the

collective and attract new supporters.

Student-Athlete Recruitment Onboarding - Identify and sign-up student-athletes to the platform so that they may opt into NIL deals.

Student-Athlete Engagements - Plan, organize, attend, and manage all successful engagements and events with student- athletes. Helps prepare and communicate the proper documentation for Student-Athletes and the University/College compliance office.

Student-Athlete Customer Service - Offer 24/7 service while managing expectations with the student-athletes, the advisory board, key community supporters, brands, businesses, and the compliance office.

QUALIFICATIONS:

- Bachelor's degree from a four-year accredited college or university

- At least one (1) to two (2) years of experience in account management, sports sponsorships, college athletics and/or professional sports business experience

- Demonstrated understanding of Name, Image, and Likeness as it relates to the collegiate athletics space

- Proven track record of developing and maintaining strong and lasting relationships with relevant internal and external stakeholders

- Strong communication, organization, and presentation skills

- Conscientious attention to detail, proactive and self-motivated

- Must demonstrate a high level of integrity and honesty

- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and deliver high-level results

- Ability to travel and work nights/weekends as needed

- Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Google Suite(s), Canva, and all applicable social media platforms (Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, TikTok)

- Role is located in or near Lawrence, KS

For more information, contact Dan Rossetti dan@ascension-sports.net