Position Purpose
The Assistant Director independently manages all aspects of athletic equipment and apparel operations for intercollegiate athletic programs. This position exercises discretion and independent judgment in the procurement, vendor management, NCAA/conference compliance oversight, budget administration, and policy development for equipment operations. The Assistant Director reports to the Assistant Athletics Director of Equipment Operations.
Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp
Bachelors plus 1-2 year(s) of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
- Demonstrated ability to exercise independent judgment, manage competing priorities, and make program-level decisions without close supervision.
- Strong working knowledge of NCAA rules and conference regulations governing equipment, apparel, and awards.
- Proficiency with inventory management systems (e.g., ARMS or equivalent); ability to analyze data and produce reports.
- Excellent organizational, communication, and budget management skills.
- Valid Driver’s License; ability to work evenings and weekends as required for competitions.
- Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience managing equipment operations for multiple sports programs simultaneously.
- Knowledge of ice hockey equipment and operations.
- Experience with vendor negotiation and procurement processes.
- Minimum three years of experience in athletic equipment management, with demonstrated supervisory or program management responsibility.
- Familiarity with Ivy League compliance standards.
- Active certification by the Athletic Equipment Managers Association (AEMA), or eligibility and commitment to obtain certification within 12 months of hire.
Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries
Mariruth Graham
Department Contact Phone Number
603-646-5666
Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title
Mike Wojcik, Assistant AD for Equipment Operations
Department Contact's Phone Number
Equal Opportunity Employer
Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity employer under federal law. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications are welcome from all.
Background Check
Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job?
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy. https://policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy
