Equipment Operations Director-Athletics

Responsibilities: Manages all equipment room functions; supervises staff and manages all personnel functions; ensures equipment and apparel contract compliance; facilitates vendor relations and aids in university brand management; researches and advises coaches regarding equipment options and selections; orders and inventories all sports equipment to maximize department funds and in accordance with applicable guidelines; measures and properly fits each student-athlete’s equipment needs to ensure safety and NCAA compliance; and supervises repair and maintenance of equipment per NCAA regulations.
Requirements: Bachelor's degree; at least one year of experience in athletic equipment management at the college level; and Athletic Equipment Managers Association (AEMA) certification or ability to obtain certification within one year of hire required. Must abide by the rules of the NCAA, the Missouri Valley Conference, the Missouri Valley Football Conference, the Big 12 Conference (Wrestling), and the University of Northern Iowa.
Application Instructions: All application materials must be submitted by November 25, 2024, to be considered for this position. The following materials must be attached when applying:
1) Resume   2) Cover Letter

You will be presented with the opportunity to attach multiple documents when completing the application. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL required materials listed above have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes. If you have questions regarding this application process, please email careers-support@uni.edu or call 319-273-2422.
 
UNI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. The University encourages applications from persons of color, women, individuals living with disabilities, and protected veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other basis protected by federal and/or state law.
 
The University offers an excellent benefits package including a vacation plan, employer sponsored retirement plans, health and dental insurance, and life and disability insurance. Benefits package details can be viewed at https://careers.uni.edu/benefits. Application materials received by 11/25/2024 will be given first consideration. For more information or to apply, visit https://careers.uni.edu/. Criminal and other relevant background checks required. UNI is a tobacco free campus.