| Position Title | Director of Athletics Equipment Services & Branding |
| Position Status | Full-Time |
| Description | |
| Position Specific Responsibilities | WSU through & through! With your knowledge, experience & expertise related to branding & equipment, this makes you just the person for the position. Relationships are the other key in this roles as you will be working with coaches from all areas of athletics, vendors, events staff & so many more. Using professional & clear communication for everyday needs as well as standards for WSU Athletics is the key to excelling. Apply today if you have the skills our team wants! |
| Summary of Responsibilities | Oversees daily operations of athletic equipment and inventory maintenance, logistics and services. Oversees the department’s visual identity and reinforces consistent application with partners and third-party vendors for signage and apparel. |
| Essential Functions | Leads equipment and uniform maintenance, sanitation, and logistics. Oversees storeroom supply and equipment access and services.Orders, maintains and coordinates uniform and equipment inventory and services for multiple athletic programs.Manages equipment and uniform vendor contracts and online platforms to ensure quality service and delivery of inventory.Ensures operation expenses meet budget parameters. Recommends budget changes as needed.Oversees staff hiring, training and evaluations and ensures department meets service goals and objectives. |
| Commitment | Wichita State University is committed to inclusive excellence. WSU is the only urban-serving public university in Kansas and has the most diverse student body of all the Kansas state universities. Wichita State University recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a veteran. Wichita State University has a clear goal in this regard: to be the place where our talented faculty and staff reflect and promote the evolving diversity of our society. We pride ourselves on being the most innovative university in Kansas, delivering the best educational experience to our students with the distinction for opening pathways to real-life learning, applied research and career opportunities that make people want to stay in Kansas. Our campus provides an experience that promotes all forms of diversity, equity and inclusion, a place to learn, work, live and play. |
| Requirements | |
| Minimum Education | Bachelor’s degree in related field by hire date |
| Preferred Education | AEMA Certification |
| Minimum Experience | Three (3) years of experience in equipment service |
| Knowledge, Skills and Abilities | Effective & professional communicationUnderstanding of equipment servicesFamiliar with branding guidelines & ability to communicate specificsAbility to build/maintain relationships with vendors, coaches & other staff to address needs.Focus on details to ensure continuity across all equipment & branding needsTop tier organizational skills |
| Sponsorship | No, due to budget constraints, the University will not sponsor applicants for employment authorization for this position. |
| Salary Information | |
| Pay Information | Pay range $45,000-51,500/yr, based on qualifications |