Job Description
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About Rice: Boasting a 300-acre tree-lined campus in Houston, Texas, Rice University is ranked among the nation's top 20 universities by U.S. News & World Report. Rice has a 6-to-1 undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio, and a residential college system, which supports students intellectually, emotionally and culturally through social events, intramural sports, student plays, lectures series, courses and student government. Developing close-knit, diverse college communities is a strong campus tradition, which is why Rice is highly ranked for best quality of life and best value among private universities.
Rice is also a wonderful place to work. Rice faculty, staff and students share values that are essential to our success as a healthy community. Those values guide our decisions and behaviors and shape Rice's culture. They come through in the way we treat each other and the welcome we extend to our visitors. These values can be recalled simply by our name - RICE - Responsibility, Integrity, Community and Excellence.
Position Summary The assistant athletic director for equipment is responsible for the oversight and management of the daily operation of Rice Athletics' equipment operations, laundry services, inventory management, and equipment safety protocol. This position manages the department's athletic promo accounts, is a primary liaison with equipment and apparel vendors, and responsible for the issuance and maintenance of athletic equipment for 16 intercollegiate sports and approximately 400 student-athletes. This person has oversight of both full time staff, hourly workers, and student workers, the equipment budgets for assigned programs, and other operational responsibilities as assigned by the Head Football Coach and/or Director of Athletics or designee.
Minimum Requirements - Bachelor's Degree
- 4 years of related experience
- Experience supervising employees
Skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and able to interact at all levels of a complex university organization while maintaining high degree of confidentiality
- Must have proficiency in all forms of computer skills
- Experience working with budgets, writing, editing, publishing newsletters, and creating master calendars for an athletic program
- Advanced knowledge of NCAA Rules and Regulations
Essential Functions - Provides supervision and administrative oversight for assigned areas and program(s)
- Provides oversight for assigned budgets and oversees the repair and replacement schedules of assigned facilities
- Ensures appropriate staffing levels to carry out assigned duties across equipment operations needs within the Athletic Department
- Manages staffing and operations budgets in the aforementioned programs / units and continues to develop strategies to maximize resources and performance
- Collaborates with the Director of Athletics and the head coaches to set department policies and goals related to student athlete safety
- Performs all other duties as assigned
Preferences - Advanced degree
- 8 years of related experience
- Prior experience as a sport administrator and/or supervising head coaches
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Rice University is an Equal Opportunity Employer with commitment to diversity at all levels, and considers for employment qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status.
Rice University is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals within the workplace. As part of our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, Rice University will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided accommodations. If reasonable accommodation or assistance is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the Disability Resource Center at: Allen Center, Room 111, Phone: (main) 713-348-5841, Fax: 713-348-5888, E-mail:
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