Assistant Director of Football Equipment Operations

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04/25/2024

Type of Position: Professional Staff - Project/Program Administration

Workstudy Position:

No

Job Type: Regular

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

Sponsorship Available:

No

Institution Name: University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance Arkansas and build a better world through education, research and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, promoting an inclusive and diverse culture and climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery and the spread of new ideas and innovations.

The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation’s strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life.

As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.

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Department: Football Equipment

Department's Website:

https://arkansasrazorbacks.com/
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Summary of Job Duties: The Assistant Director of Football Equipment Operations is responsible for the execution of the following functions for equipment operations: Assist in preparing football Nike orders and purchase orders; submit for approval and processing. Assist with modifying selection, quantities and embellishments of apparel, shoes, accessories and protective equipment. Ensure proper fitting of football equipment (e.g., helmets, shoulder pads, etc.). Distribute equipment to student-athletes, staff and others. Ensure measures are followed for proper equipment inventory control and record keeping with the mission of documenting all transactions of ordering, receiving and distribution of equipment. Ensure student athletes’ uniforms are in compliance with NCAA and SEC regulations and policies. Properly issue equipment through Equipment Manager Software and label applicable articles of equipment with recipients’ appropriate cloth label. Ensure adherence to NCAA, SEC, University of Arkansas and Athletic Department rules and regulations. Ensure laundry operations are properly conducted; coordinate laundry rotation schedules and hold student managers accountable. Delegate daily responsibilities and operations to managers and graduate assistant. Conduct field set-up and equipment operations for all Football practices and home/away games.

Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education in Sports Management or related field

• Athletic Equipment Manager's Association (AEMA) Certification

• Minimum three years experience working as a football equipment manager at NCAA Division I level

• Experience operating CoachComm headsets and practice systems

• Experience with procurement/ordering of football equipment/apparel

• Experience fitting football equipment to NOCSAE standards

• Experience with computerized inventory management system

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree or higher from accredited institution of higher education in related field

• Experience making buying decisions and ordering team apparel

• Experience using ACS inventory manager system or similar system

• Experience ordering on Nike’s “Gameday” purchasing platform

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Thorough understanding of all NCAA rules as they apply to athletic equipment/apparel

• Experience with developing and implementing policies, procedures and internal controls

• Demonstrates quality computer skills, as well as an ability to adapt to new systems/software as the University makes adjustments in its systems/software

• Strong customer service skills, written and verbal communication skills, organizational and administrative skills

• Good communication and personal relations skills

• Professionalism in establishing and maintaining strong working relationships

• Ability to make competent, on-the-spot decision making and problem solving

Additional Information:

Salary Information:

$55,000 per year

Required Documents to Apply:

Cover Letter/Letter of Application, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume

Optional Documents:

Proof of Veteran Status

Recruitment Contact Information:

Jarred Witt, HR Partner - Athletics, jarredw@uark.edu

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Sitehttps://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/U...

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Pre-employment Screening Requirements: Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry

The University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas seeks to attract, develop and retain high quality faculty, staff and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture that embeds inclusion, opportunity, educational excellence and unparalleled access for all.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity). Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

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Constant Physical Activity: Feeling, Grasping, Lifting, Talking

Frequent Physical Activity: N/A

Occasional Physical Activity: N/A

Benefits Eligible: Yes

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