Trademark Licensing Specialist en Iowa State University

Position Title:

Trademark Licensing Specialist

Job Group:

Professional & Scientific

Required Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree and 3 years of related experience

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous trademark licensing experience
Degree in Marketing, Communications, Graphic Design, or Business
Previous experience working in higher education
Previous branding experience

Job Description:

Summary
Iowa State University’s Trademark Licensing Office has a full-time opening for a Trademark Licensing Specialist. We are looking for a self-motivated, results-oriented individual with an understanding of the collegiate licensing space to assist in managing the program. Typical trademark licensing duties include daily interactions with Iowa State licensees, retailers, units/departments, and student organizations.

Under the direction of the Trademark Licensing Director, the Trademark Licensing Specialist will:

• Supports the Director of Trademark Licensing in the development, implementation, and evaluation of the department’s strategic licensing plan.
• Collaborates with the Director in the interpretation and implementation of the program policy, guidelines, and procedures.
• Serves as the primary branding contact for review of trademark usage requests by university departments and student organizations
• Coordinates the internal and external artwork approval process through the contracted licensing agency’s and the University’s respective platforms.
• With the Director, manages the University Crafter program through the Community Connect platform.
• Presents licensing, branding, and trademark information at training programs for university departments and student organizations as required.
• Travels to licensing association convention and symposium for professional development, as well as meetings and seminars lead by licensees.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Level Guidelines
• Intermediate-level position with solid professional and/or technical skills working under general supervision to achieve goals
• Applies broad, working knowledge of the principles of the field to moderately complex, difficult, and varied problems and issues
• Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action and resolve problems
• Responds to a broad range of inquiries and requests
• May provide training and/or direction to lower-level staff
• May lead projects of moderate scope and complexity
• Provides guidance to students

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.

Appointment Type:

Regular

Number of Months Employed Per Year:

12 Month Work Period

Time Type:

Full time

Pay Grade:

PS807

Application Instructions:

To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:

1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Please Note: To receive full consideration, applications should be received by November 9, 2025.

If you have questions regarding this application process, please email [email protected] or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.

Why Choose ISU?

Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:
• Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
• Generous vacation, holiday and sick time and leave plans
• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
• Life insurance and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellbeing program

Original Posting Date:

October 29, 2025

Posting Close Date:

Job Requisition Number:

R18008

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