Manager of Equipment Operations/Product Fulfillment, Football

98121BR

Campus: Tempe

Mgr Equip Ops/Prod Fulfillment

Job Description

Under administrative direction, manages all functions for the football athletic equipment room, acting as the primary interface with coaches and administrative staff within the ASU Football Program. Supervises staff and student employees; manages purchases and vendor selections, ensuring the equipment needs are met; ensures fulfillment of licensed product agreements. Ensures that equipment safety, goals, and objectives are met with strict adherence to NCAA, PAC-12 rules and regulations, as well as the policies and procedures of the University, and the Arizona Board of Regents.

Job Family

Building & Equipment Maint

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Manager of Equipment Operations/Product Fulfillment, Football

98121BR

Campus: Tempe

Mgr Equip Ops/Prod Fulfillment

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Job Description

Under administrative direction, manages all functions for the football athletic equipment room, acting as the primary interface with coaches and administrative staff within the ASU Football Program. Supervises staff and student employees; manages purchases and vendor selections, ensuring the equipment needs are met; ensures fulfillment of licensed product agreements. Ensures that equipment safety, goals, and objectives are met with strict adherence to NCAA, PAC-12 rules and regulations, as well as the policies and procedures of the University, and the Arizona Board of Regents.

Job Family

Building & Equipment Maint

Department Name

SDA Equipment Operations

Full-Time/Part-Time

Full-Time

VP Code

ICA

Scope of Search

Open

Grant Funded Position

This is not a grant funded position and is not contingent on future grant funding.

Salary Range

Depends on experience

Close Date

02-February-2024

Category

03

Essential Duties

• Establishes educational sessions for all staff to learn all aspects of athletic equipment operations (Equipment fitting, inventory, travel etc.).
• Manages and implements work plan in accordance with specifications, objectives, and budgetary guidelines as presented by Manager, Equipment Operations/Product Fulfillment in the operation and maintenance of the football athletic equipment room.
• Supervises, hires, and trains assigned staff within area to include Athletic Equipment Assistant Manages and student workers.
• Serves as the resource liaison for Football Coaches (or designees) for team apparel, footwear, and equipment to be ordered from the official team supplier and/or other approved vendors.
• Manages the preparation of football athletic equipment for pre-season off-site camp and team travel, in collaboration with the Head Football Coach or Football operations representative.
• Assists in managing the setting of sports budgets for the official team supplier.
• Oversees the football equipment sport budget allowed for the official team supplier.
• Assists with the setting and management of the football equipment budget for Athletic Equipment Operations.
• Maintains accurate files and reports for ordering, issuing, and inventory of all football athletic equipment for assigned sports.
• Maintains proper inventory control using the selected inventory software system. Creates reports from this software as requested.
• Adheres to NCAA and PAC-12 rules and regulations, as well as the policies and procedures of the department, the University, and the Arizona Board of Regents.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a related field AND five to seven years administrative/coordinate experience, including three years experience in supervisory capacity; OR,Any equivalent combination of education and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Desired Qualifications

• Evidence of being a certified member in good standing with the Athletic Equipment Managers Association (AEMA).
• Experience as an equipment manager for Football in a Division I program or professional football organization.
• Evidence of exceptional leadership skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge of inventory maintenance and the various inventory software programs.
• Demonstrated knowledge of equipment maintenance and application.
• Demonstrated knowledge of supervisory practices.
• Demonstrated knowledge of budget setting and maintenance.
• Experience in budget preparation and forecasting.
• Experience in planning and organizing.
• Evidence of the ability to stimulate changes in individual, institutional, and corporate behaviors to create a more sustainable environment.
• Evidence of the ability to lead by example in communicating, participating and encouraging support of the institution’s sustainability programs.
• Experience in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
• Experience in coordinating and prioritizing work and activities of self and others.
• Evidence of effective communication skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge of NCAA and PAC-12 rules and regulations.
• Demonstrated knowledge of department and University policies and procedures.

Working Environment

• Activities are performed in an environmentally controlled office setting subject to extended periods of sitting, keyboarding and manipulating a computer mouse.
• Required to stand for varying lengths of time and walk moderate distances to perform work.
• Frequent bending, reaching, lifting, pushing and pulling up to 25 pounds.
• Regular activities require ability to quickly change priorities, which may include and/or are subject to resolution of conflicts.
• Ability to clearly communicate to perform essential functions.
• Work hours may include days, evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Regular use of standard office equipment including, but not limited to: computer workstation/laptop (keyboard, monitor, mouse), printer, fax, calculator, copier, telephone and associated computer/technology peripherals.
• Regular use of commercial-grade washers, dryers and heat press machines.
• Operates pickup truck, gators, and other motor vehicles.
• Receives general supervision from the SDA Manager, Equipment Ops/Product Fulfillment and from the Senior Associate Athletics Director.
• Supervises full-time staff members, student workers and interns.
  

Department Statement

The Sun Devil Athletics (SDA) programs are elite, high profile Division I programs. By definition, Division I programs are the "best of the best" and the ladder by which athletes ascend to the world of professional sports and international competitions, such as the Olympics and World Cup. Moreover, Arizona State University and SDA compete in the PAC-12 conference. This conference is known for having won more NCAA national championships in team sports than any other conference in history.

The vision of SDA is to be a comprehensive perennial top ten NCAA Division I athletics program that empowers Sun Devils to maximize human potential and make a positive impact on our university, community and the world.

The mission of SDA is to provide opportunities for student-athletes to achieve at the highest levels of both academic and athletic excellence, thereby providing them with opportunities for personal growth, offering a unifying force to the campus community, and creating a source of pride among and support from the external constituencies of the university. SDA promotes identity, inclusion and expression to build a strong Sun Devil Community reflective of ASU’s charter.

SDA affirms ASU’s commitment to equal employment and is fully committed to the principles of student-athlete welfare, institutional control, gender equity and inclusion, ethnic diversity, and sportsmanship. This commitment includes creating an environment where student-athletes contribute to a winning tradition while enhancing the campus and local community and competing in a program having integrity and high ethical standards. SDA is committed to a leadership role within the university, community, the Pac-12 Conference, and the nation.

ASU offers up to 24 hours of professional development opportunities per year and a competitive benefits package, which includes paid vacation and holidays, health insurance, free mental health resources, employee discounts and more. In particular, ASU offers a generous tuition discount for employees, their spouses, dependents and retirees. Working in SDA also provides unique access to sporting events and athletic-related discounts.

For more information on ASU benefits, please visit http://cfo.asu.edu/hr-benefitsenrollment.

ABOUT THE AREA :
Located just east of the fifth most populous city in the U.S., Phoenix, ASU is located in Tempe, Arizona.

Tempe and the greater Phoenix area is a vibrant place to live, surrounded by beautiful mountains and a home for professional sports venues, museums, night life, and a vibrant music scene.

You can enjoy Arizona’s warm deserts, lazy rivers and lakes, and cool pine forests, all within a short drive of Tempe. In the winter months, many residents from the Valley of the Sun travel to Arizona’s northern parts for skiing, snowboarding, and other winter activities.

ASU’s Tempe campus is bordered to the north by the popular Tempe Town Lake and Beach Park, a popular place for outdoor activities like paddle boating, biking, and skating. Concerts and festivals frequently occur at the Tempe Beach Park and along the iconic Mill Avenue.

On the ASU campus, Sun Devil Athletics and Gammage offer some of the city’s best entertainment. Gammage hosts a wide range of events, but is most well-known for its musicals. Meanwhile, Sun Devil Athletics is home to 26 collegiate sports.

ASU Statement

Arizona State University is a new model for American higher education, an unprecedented combination of academic excellence, entrepreneurial energy and broad access. This New American University is a single, unified institution comprising four differentiated campuses positively impacting the economic, social, cultural and environmental health of the communities it serves. Its research is inspired by real world application blurring the boundaries that traditionally separate academic disciplines. ASU serves more than 100,000 students in metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona, the nation's fifth largest city. ASU champions intellectual and cultural diversity, and welcomes students from all fifty states and more than one hundred nations across the globe.

ASU is a tobacco-free university. For details visit https://wellness.asu.edu/explore-wellness/body/alcohol-and-drugs/tobacco

Arizona State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.

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Relocation Assistance – For information about schools, housing child resources, neighborhoods, hospitals, community events, and taxes, visit https://cfo.asu.edu/relocation-services.

Employment Verification Statement

ASU conducts pre-employment screening which may include verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications.

Background Check Statement

ASU conducts pre-employment screening for all positions which includes a criminal background check, verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the background check.

Fingerprint Check Statement

This position is considered safety/security sensitive and will include a fingerprint check. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the fingerprint check.

Instructions to Apply

Application deadline is 3:00PM Arizona time on the date indicated.

Please include all employment information in month/year format (e.g., 6/88 to 8/94), job title, job duties and name of employer for each position.

Resume should clearly illustrate how prior knowledge and experience meets the Minimum and Desired qualifications of this position.

ASU does not pay for travel expenses associated with interviews, unless otherwise indicated.

Only electronic applications are accepted for this position.

IMPORTANT NOTE: What is the meaning of “equivalent combination” in the minimum qualifications? It means one year of higher education or 24 credit hours, is equal to one year of experience. For example, a four year Bachelor’s degree is equal to four years of experience.

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