Director of Equipment Services

The University of St. Thomas invites qualified candidates to apply for a Director of Equipment Services position within the department of Intercollegiate Athletics.

The University of St. Thomas embraces belonging and equal opportunity for all. Our convictions of dignity, diversity and personal attention call us to embody and champion an inclusive environment.  The University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer (EEO).  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, status as a protected veteran, or other protected characteristic.  This commitment to inclusion and equal opportunity is consistent with our mission: Inspired by Catholic intellectual tradition, the University of St. Thomas educates students to be morally responsible leaders who think critically, act wisely, and work skillfully to advance the common good.  A successful candidate will possess a commitment to the ideals of this mission.

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The University of St. Thomas offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program, which includes:

• Up to 100% tuition remission for employees and dependents upon eligibility
• Up to 50% tuition remission for spouses upon eligibility
• A generous Employer retirement contribution of 9.4% of annual salary upon eligibility
• Medical, dental, and vision options
• Employer-paid disability, life, and AD&D benefits

Salary Range: $51,600 to $59,000

The University of St. Thomas has provided a salary range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The specific salary offered will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information.

JOB SUMMARY

The Director of Equipment Services is responsible for managing all aspects related to intercollegiate athletics equipment, part-time staff, football equipment and additional sports as assigned.  This position will manage daily operations of the AARC equipment office with direct responsibility for procurement of new equipment, repair/replacement and safety assurance, inventory management, distribution, and ongoing maintenance. The Director of Equipment Services is a highly organized and detail orientated person who will establish and maintain policies and procedures along with establishing positive working relationships with equipment vendors.  This position will work collaboratively with administration, coaches, student-athletes and staff to establish conditions for success by providing excellent customer service.  This position will provide record keeping, stay current on appropriate licenses, warranties and service agreements for the department partnerships related to athletic equipment. This position reports directly to the Deputy Athletics Director, Internal Operations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Daily Operations
  • Supervise and manage day-to-day operations of the equipment office, including but not limited to scheduling staff, payroll, laundry services, developing processes and policy for student-athletes and staff.  Fitting, issuing, and repairing sport equipment and apparel. Hire, train and manage student staff as well as full-time staff
• Budgeting, Procurement, and Fiscal Management
  • Coordinate all departmental athletics equipment ordering, returns, including working directly with the department’s apparel representative.  Projecting budget expenses and timelines for each team’s ordering needs on an annual basis.  Generates financial expense report and projects rebates associated with apparel annual spend
• Integrity, Compliance, and Customer Service
  • Creates, establishes and maintains the highest professional ethical behavior and standards with regards to NCAA, Conference, University and Department of Athletics rules and regulations.  Provide the highest standards of service to student-athletes, coaches, and administration
• Other duties as assigned by the Deputy AD, Internal Operations

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• Five years of relevant collegiate equipment experience, preferably at the Division I or professional level
• Proven ability to manage, develop, and lead team members to service all aspects of equipment operations in support of intercollegiate athletics
• Demonstrated ability to work with a variety of personalities, backgrounds and generations

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters degree
• Knowledge of Division I football equipment, NCAA rules and regulations

HOW TO APPLY

All interested candidates must apply online at https://www.stthomas.edu/jobs/. Follow the instructions to complete an online application which includes creating or updating an applicant profile, uploading a resume, and completing a job specific application.

In light of its commitment to create and maintain a safe learning and working environment, employment with the University of St. Thomas requires consent and successful completion of a background screening.

Official job posting is available at www.stthomas.edu/jobs.