Assistant Director of Equipment Operations

Position Details

Position Information


Posting date
08/14/2026


Closing date

Open Until Filled
Yes


Position Number
1125966


Position Title
Assistant Director of Equipment Operations


Hiring Range Minimum
Please inquire.


Hiring Range Maximum
Please inquire.


Union Type
Not a Union Position


SEIU Level
Not an SEIU Position


FLSA Status
Exempt


Employment Category
Regular Full Time


Scheduled Months per Year
12


Scheduled Hours per Week
40


Schedule


Frequent weekend/evening hours required. Travel with teams is required.

Location of Position


Hanover, NH

Remote Work Eligibility?
Onsite only


Is this a term position?
No


If yes, length of term in months.
NA


Is this a grant funded position?
No


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.

Description

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
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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.

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Key Accountabilities


Description

Equipment Operations Administration

• Independently administers equipment operations and serves as primary contact for assigned varsity sport programs.
• Coordinates equipment and apparel distribution programs for assigned sports and monitors operational effectiveness.
• Implements procedures to improve equipment accountability, distribution, and inventory accuracy.
• Plans and coordinates equipment requirements for practices, competitions, and team travel for assigned sports.
• Monitors compliance with institutional, conference, and NCAA regulations related to equipment issuance, apparel distribution, and embellishment programs.
• Leads and directs practices, pre/during/post-gameday (home and away) equipment needs, specific to ice hockey program.
• Exercises independent judgement in identifying equipment need of repair or replacement and recommends purchasing priorities based on inventory and equipment condition.

Percentage Of Time
60


Description

Equipment Management

• Evaluates all embellishment orders and apparel branding independently and has final sign-off authority to approve or reject orders based on compliance standards.
• Assists with equipment and apparel requests within established policies and budget guidelines.
• Ensuring equipment care, maintenance expectations, and departmental procedures are followed.
• Monitors eligibility rosters via ARMS software and independently determines eligibility for equipment issuance; resolves ambiguous eligibility situations using independent judgment.
• Completes remaining laundry tasks when student workers are not available.
• Manages participation award programs, including independently coordinating vendor relationships and ensuring awards conform to NCAA regulations.

Percentage Of Time
40

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Demonstrates professionalism and collegiality through actions, interactions, and communications with others appropriate to an environment that is welcoming to all.


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Performs other duties as assigned.