Manager OR Director, Equipment Operations

Company: Northern Arizona University
Location: Flagstaff
Posted on: January 7, 2020

Job Description:

Job Title: Manager OR Director, Equipment Operations Location: Athletics Regular/Temporary: Regular Full/Part Time: Full-Time Job ID: 604695 Workplace Culture NAU is a community devoted to student success and sustained by an unshakable commitment to our shared mission, vision, and values. We""faculty, staff, and administrators""thrive by combining our efforts and working side by side to further NAU's culture of excellence. Special Information The Manager OR Director for Equipment Operations is responsible for developing, planning and organizing programs for maintaining purchasing athletic equipment for all University sport teams. The Manager OR Director of Equipment Operations also prepares and monitors athletic equipment budgets. The primary duties of this position involve purchasing athletic equipment, monitoring daily maintenance of equipment, and issuance of uniforms and equipment. This position requires travel to sporting events and maintaining a variable work schedule dependent on the sport season. This position reports to the Assistant Athletic Director for Fiscal Operations All coaches and athletics administrators have a duty to cooperate with and furnish the NCAA, Big Sky Conference and NAU with truthful and complete information concerning involvement in or knowledge of rules violations as mandated by NCAA Bylaw 10.1. Satisfactory rules knowledge and rules compliance are conditions of employment. This position, in particular, will fully participate and cooperate in compliance related activities, procedures and evaluation. Athletic Equipment and Apparel Coaching Staff Limits and Contracts Complimentary Admissions Employment of Student-Athletes Financial Aid Governance Institutional Camps and Clinics Institutional Certification of Compliance Recruiting Representatives of the University's Athletic Interests Rules Education Team Travel A criminal and employment history background investigation will be performed prior to employment offer. Immigration Suppt/Sponsorship NAU will not provide any U.S. immigration support or sponsorship for this position. Job Description Responsible for ordering, storing, laundering, maintaining inventory and distribution of apparel and equipment for student athletes and coaches. Provide efficient and well-organized systems for issuing and collecting apparel and equipment for 15 sport programs and ensuring appropriate documentation, records and inventory are maintained according to industry standards. Hire, train, and supervise equipment room student staff, scheduling and staff training and development. Prepare and monitor annual equipment room budgets, purchasing, receiving and shipping, laundry services, storage and inventory, issuance, repair and maintenance of equipment apparel and machinery. Adhere to university policies concerning purchasing, budget management and inventory control measures. Research new and innovative equipment ideas by working closely with outside vendors. Assist in reporting of all equipment room budgeting. Oversee preparation of equipment, playing areas and locker rooms for games and practices; including uniform and equipment distribution and retrieval at practices and on game days. Serve as a consultant to coaches and administration prior to equipment purchases. Serve as the primary department liaison with Adidas. Serve as the department liaison with all equipment vendors. Ensure compliance with all NCAA and Big Sky regulations as it pertains to equipment and apparel. NAU is currently engaged in an Organizational Growth and Effectiveness Initiative, which focuses on positioning the University for future success of its operational practices. As a result, some aspects of this position may be subject to change, such as, but not limited to: duties, titles, reporting structure, etc. Minimum Qualifications Manager Bachelor's degree and three years' demonstrated experience in athletic equipment room operations. Director Master's degree and three years' demonstrated experience in athletic equipment room operations Preferred Qualifications Previous work within a Division I Intercollegiate Athletics program and experience working with various sport programs including football and basketball. Possess Athletic Equipment Managers Association certification. Experience managing budgets and proficiency in Microsoft applications. Knowledge of supplies, equipment and/or services ordering and inventory control and state procurement processes. Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Ability to multitask and complete assigned work in a rigorous and demanding environment. Ability to supervise a staff of graduate students, student workers, and volunteers. Ability to properly fit protective equipment Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations. Vast knowledge of athletic equipment room operations and records maintenance. Ability to work evenings and weekends. Strong organizational skills. Attention to detail. Ability to be a self-starter. Background Information This position has been identified as a safety/security sensitive position. Therefore, per AZ Revised Statute, Northern Arizona University requires satisfactory results for the following: a criminal background investigation, employment history investigation, degree verification (in some cases) and fingerprinting. Additionally, as an employer in the state of Arizona, NAU is required to participate in the federal E-Verify program that assists employers with verifying new employees' right to work in the United States. Finally, each year the Northern Arizona University Police Department releases an annual security report. The report is a result of the federal law known as the Clery Act and contains policy statements that address the school's policies, procedures and programs concerning safety and security including policies for responding to emergency situations and sexual offenses. The report contains three years of data for Clery reportable crime statistics for the campus along with the most current year's Fire Safety Report, which includes policy statements and fire statistics for Flagstaff on-campus student housing. The report may be viewed at nau.edu/clery or by visiting the NAUPD website . A printed copy of the report is available upon request by contacting the NAU Police Department, Records Department at (928)523-8884 or by visiting the department at Building 98A on the NAU Mountain Campus. Salary Commensurate with experience. The starting salary will be determined by the qualifications of the selected applicant balanced with departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information. FLSA Status This position is exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and therefore will not earn overtime or compensatory time for additional time worked. Benefits This is a Service Professional (SPF) position. NAU offers an excellent benefit package including generous health, dental and vision insurance; participation in the Arizona State Retirement System or the Optional Retirement Program; 22 days of vacation and 10 holidays per year; and tuition reduction for employees and qualified dependents. More information on benefits at NAU is available at NAU is a tobacco and smoke-free campus. Service Professionals are hired on a contract basis, renewable each 6 months according to terms of the Conditions of Professional Service, which may be found at: Employees offered a position will be eligible for state health plans (including NAU's BCBS Plan). New employees are eligible for benefits on the first day of the pay period following their enrollment, after their employment date. Employees will have 31 days from their start date to enroll in benefits. If a new employee chooses the ASRS retirement option, participation in the Arizona State Retirement System, and the long-term disability coverage that accompanies it, will begin on the first of the pay period following 6 months after the new employee's start date. New employees who choose to participate in the Optional Retirement Plan (ORP), which is an alternative to the ASRS plan for faculty and other appointed staff, will begin to participate on the first day of employment. Additionally, the long-term disability plan that accompanies the ORP will begin on the first day of employment. More information is available at: Learning and Development Your career at Northern Arizona University includes the opportunity for professional development. New employee on-boarding training includes courses to be completed within the first 30 days ( ). If your position includes the supervision of a benefit-eligible employee, we offer the NAU Supervisors Academy for you to complete within your first 2 years. Application Deadline Open until further notice. How to Apply To apply for this position, please click on the "Apply" button on this page. You must submit your application by clicking on the "Submit" button by midnight of the application deadline. If you need assistance completing your application there are instructions available on line at or in person in the Human Resources Department located in Building 91 on the NAU Campus - on the corner of Beaver and DuPont Streets. If you are an individual with a disability and need reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring process please contact the Office of Equity and Access at: 928-523-3312/TDD - 928-523-1006 or PO Box 4083, Flagstaff AZ 86011. Equal Employment Opportunity Northern Arizona University is a committed Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. NAU is responsive to the needs of dual career couples. EEO is the Law Poster and Supplements NAU is an Employer of National Service. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other National Service alumni are encouraged to apply.

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