Assistant AD, Equipment Operations

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Under the general supervision of the Appropriate Administrator, the Assistant AD, Equipment Operations is responsible for the strategic oversight of the athletic department's equipment and apparel program, including vendor relations, apparel sourcing, inventory management, budget oversight, licensing compliance, and equipment operations for all 19 varsity sports. Serves as the primary liaison with the department's apparel provider to maximize contract benefits while ensuring exceptional service to coaches and student-athletes.

• Purchasing & Budget Administration
  - Oversee a $1,000,000 budget, with authority to halt or reallocate spending to remain within budget resources. Develop and administer equipment and apparel budgets in collaboration with sport programs and athletic administration.
• Inventory Systems, Compliance, and Vendor Administration
  - Design and maintain the department's comprehensive computerized inventory management system and internal control procedures for all athletic equipment, apparel, uniforms, and supplies safeguarding and loss prevention. Analyze inventory trends and lifecycle data to reduce duplication, recommend replacement schedules, and improve purchasing efficiency.
• Physical Inventory & Equipment Handling
  - Oversee equipment operations such as the issuing, fitting, tracking, retrieving, and maintaining of athletic apparel, uniforms, footwear, equipment, and supplies for all intercollegiate athletic programs. Oversee daily equipment room operations to ensure timely distribution and collection of equipment for practices, competitions, and special events.
• Uniform & Laundry Services
  - Oversee apparel and uniform services, coordinating the distribution, maintenance, and replacement of practice gear, towels, and competition uniforms. Evaluate the condition, utilization, and replacement needs of uniforms and apparel, coordinating repairs and procurement to support program operations.
• Staff Supervision & Training
  - Recruit, recommend hire, train, schedule, supervise, and evaluate student assistants, interns, work-study employees, and team managers. Develop standard operating procedures for equipment room operations.
• Maintain clean, organized, and secure equipment rooms, laundry facilities, and storage areas.

1.0 time-base, 40 hours per week.

This is a temporary position for 1 year with no permanent status granted. Temporary assignments may expire prior to the ending date.

Athletics Administration Professional II

Salary placement is determined by the education, experience, and qualifications the candidate brings to the position, internal equity, and the hiring department’s fiscal resources.

• CSU Classification Salary Range:
  The CSU Classification Salary Range for this position is $4,908 (Step
  1) - $7,150 (Step 20) per month.

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