Director Of Football Equipment Operations

Reporting to the Director of Equipment/Operations/Facilities, this position is responsible for all equipment operations for the football program in a manner that reflects the philosophy and objectives of the department and university. Duties include but are not limited to:

• Provide equipment support for the football program (ordering, fitting, inventory, laundry, repair).

• Assist with facility and event set-up.

• Establish and implement guidelines for football equipment rooms.

• Communicate with coaches and administrative team to determine equipment needs and prepare annual budget.

• Ensure bidding and procurement process is in accordance with NDSU and State policies.

• Supervise all game and practice preparations as well as field management.

• Supervise graduate assistant and student workers.

Advertised Salary:

Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree.

• AEMA Certification or certifiable within one year of hire.

• 2 years related work experience in an athletic equipment room.

• Experience in the proper fitting of protective equipment.

• Effective written and oral communication skills.

• Excellent organizational skills.

• Proficient computer/word processing skills.

• Ability to work well with others and independently.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience working with the NDSU football program.

• Experience at a Division I FBS school.

• Experience with Sportsoft inventory program.

• Supervising full-time or student workers in an athletic equipment room setting.

• 4 years related work experience.

Applicant Materials Required:

• Formal letter of application (cover letter)

• Resume

• Names and telephone numbers of three professional references in a separate document attached as "Other Document 1".

Benefits:

NDSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes single or family health insurance coverage with premiums paid for by the university - with an effective date for new employees the first of the month following date of hire. Other benefits include: wellness benefits, basic life insurance, retirement plan, tuition waiver, annual leave, EAP, sick leave and holiday pay. Optional benefits include: supplemental life, dental, vision, long-term care insurance, flexible spending account, and supplemental retirement plans.

About Us:

North Dakota State University is distinctive as a student focused, land-grant, research university. We educate leaders who solve national and global challenges by providing affordable access to an excellent education that combines teaching and research in a rich learning environment.

NDSU is in the highest Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, R1, granted to the top research institutions in the country.

NDSU has offices across the state of North Dakota, and the main campus is in Fargo, on the Minnesota border. Along with Moorhead, Minnesota, Fargo forms one of the largest metropolitan centers between Minneapolis and Seattle. The community is consistently ranked as one of the best places to live.

No Smoking Notice:

As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. § 23-12-10.

EO/AA Statement:

North Dakota State University is an Equal Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, gender expression/identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, participation in lawful off-campus activity, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, public assistance status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, spousal relationship to current employee, or veteran status, as applicable.

Diversity Statement:

NDSU strives to be a community of belonging, recognizing unique differences as strengths of our university. We seek to recruit and retain a diverse workforce that supports a community in which diverse populations and perspectives will know and learn from one another. NDSU values candidates who are committed to our core values of respect, inclusivity, community, creativity, excellence, impact, innovation, integrity, resilience, responsiveness, and transformation. Successful candidates will be committed to and help advance our strategic goal to create and maintain an open and respectful environment to promote inclusivity and diversity as a cornerstone of education, research, and outreach.

Veteran's Preference Notice:

This position is subject to North Dakota Veteran's Preference requirements.

Reasonable Accommodation Information

North Dakota State University is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education, and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, please contact Human Resources at 701-231-8961 or ndsu.hr@ndsu.edu.