Equipment Operations Director
Athletics Operations
Primary Function: Manages all equipment room functions; supervises staff and manages all personnel
functions; ensures equipment and apparel contract compliance; facilitates vendor relations and aids in
university brand management; researches and advises coaches regarding equipment options and
selections; orders and inventories all sports equipment to maximize department funds and in
accordance with applicable guidelines; measures and properly fits each student-athlete’s equipment
needs to ensure safety and NCAA compliance; and supervises repair and maintenance of equipment per
NCAA regulations.
Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree; at least one year of experience in athletic equipment management at
the college level; and Athletic Equipment Managers Association (AEMA) certification or ability to obtain
certification within one year of hire required. Must abide by the rules of the NCAA, the Missouri Valley
Conference, the Missouri Valley Football Conference, the Big 12 Conference (Wrestling), and the
University of Northern Iowa.
UNI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. The University encourages applications from
persons of color, women, individuals living with disabilities, and veterans. All qualified applicants will
receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, gender
identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy, race,
religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other basis protected by federal
and/or state law.
The University offers an excellent benefits package including a vacation plan, employer sponsored
retirement plans, health and dental insurance, and life and disability insurance. Benefits package details
can be viewed at https://careers.uni.edu/benefits. Application materials received by 7/18/2024 will be
given first consideration. For more information or to apply, visit https://careers.uni.edu
Criminal and other relevant background checks required. UNI is a tobacco free campus.
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