Assistant Athletic Director for Equipment
- Mississippi State University
- United States, MS
- Jun 12, 2026
Job Description:
Position Function:
Responsible for the overall purchasing, inventory, and distribution of athletic equipment for all student-athletes and coaches.
Employees hired into Intermittent positions are limited to working no more than 720 hours per fiscal year.
Salary Grade: 16
Please see Staff Compensation Structure for salary ranges.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Oversees day-to-day operation of the equipment room(s) to include supervision of full time assistants, fellows/graduate assistants, and student managers.
2. Responsible for creation and management of department budget, including unit operating budget and apparel provider contractual allocation.
3. Advise and assist in the ordering of Adidas apparel and purchasing of other necessary equipment for all sports and departments.
4. Oversee Athletic Department shipping and receiving and maintain detailed inventory records for all equipment and Adidas apparel.
5. Assist in management of promotional contracts with equipment and jersey manufacturers.
6. Complies with all applicable National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and Southeastern Conference (SEC) regulations in the performance of job duties.
7. Performs related duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibility
This position will supervise all full-time, part-time, and student support staff within the unit.
The above essential duties are representative of major duties of positions in this position. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary based upon departmental needs. Other duties may be assigned to the above consistent with the knowledge, skills and abilities required for the job. Not all of the duties may be assigned to a position.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Sports Management, Sports Administration, Business Administration, Management or related field with three (3) year of experience in related field.
Certification or Licensure Requirements:
Commercial Driver’s License eligible; must be certified by AEMA or working towards certification.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Ability to work long and irregular hours.
• Ability to travel.
• Ability to work in extreme temperatures.
Working Conditions and Physical Effort
Regularly involves lifting, bending or other physical exertion. Often exposed to one or more elements such as heat, cold, noise, dust, dirt, chemicals, etc. with one to the point of being objectionable. Injuries may require professional treatment.
Job frequently requires standing, walking, sitting, reaching, stooping/kneeling/ crouching/ crawling. Talking. Hearing, handling objects with hands, and lifting up to 10 pounds.
Job occasionally requires climbing or balancing, and lifting more than 100 pounds.
Vision requirements: Ability to see information in print and/or electronically.
Instructions for Applying:
Please attach your resume and cover letter to the application.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
Mississippi State University is an equal opportunity institution. Discrimination is prohibited in university employment, programs or activities based on race, color, ethnicity, sex, pregnancy, religion, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, or any other status to the extent protected by applicable law. Questions about equal opportunity programs or compliance should be directed to the Office of Civil Rights Compliance, 231 Famous Maroon Band Street, P.O. 6044, Mississippi State, MS 39762, (662) 325-5839.
What do I do if I need an accommodation?
In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Mississippi State University, please contact the Department of Human Resources Management at tel: (662) 325-3713 or [email protected].
If you have any questions regarding this policy, contact the Department of Human Resources Management at (662) 325-3713 or [email protected]. Upon request, sections of this job listing are available in large print, and readers are available to assist the visually impaired.
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Job Description:
Position Function:
Responsible for the overall purchasing, inventory, and distribution of athletic equipment for all student-athletes and coaches.
Employees hired into Intermittent positions are limited to working no more than 720 hours per fiscal year.
Salary Grade: 16
Please see Staff Compensation Structure for salary ranges.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Oversees day-to-day operation of the equipment room(s) to include supervision of full time assistants, fellows/graduate assistants, and student managers.
2. Responsible for creation and management of department budget, including unit operating budget and apparel provider contractual allocation.
3. Advise and assist in the ordering of Adidas apparel and purchasing of other necessary equipment for all sports and departments.
4. Oversee Athletic Department shipping and receiving and maintain detailed inventory records for all equipment and Adidas apparel.
5. Assist in management of promotional contracts with equipment and jersey manufacturers.
6. Complies with all applicable National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and Southeastern Conference (SEC) regulations in the performance of job duties.
7. Performs related duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibility
This position will supervise all full-time, part-time, and student support staff within the unit.
The above essential duties are representative of major duties of positions in this position. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary based upon departmental needs. Other duties may be assigned to the above consistent with the knowledge, skills and abilities required for the job. Not all of the duties may be assigned to a position.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Sports Management, Sports Administration, Business Administration, Management or related field with three (3) year of experience in related field.
Certification or Licensure Requirements:
Commercial Driver’s License eligible; must be certified by AEMA or working towards certification.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Ability to work long and irregular hours.
• Ability to travel.
• Ability to work in extreme temperatures.
Working Conditions and Physical Effort
Regularly involves lifting, bending or other physical exertion. Often exposed to one or more elements such as heat, cold, noise, dust, dirt, chemicals, etc. with one to the point of being objectionable. Injuries may require professional treatment.
Job frequently requires standing, walking, sitting, reaching, stooping/kneeling/ crouching/ crawling. Talking. Hearing, handling objects with hands, and lifting up to 10 pounds.
Job occasionally requires climbing or balancing, and lifting more than 100 pounds.
Vision requirements: Ability to see information in print and/or electronically.
Instructions for Applying:
Please attach your resume and cover letter to the application.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
Mississippi State University is an equal opportunity institution. Discrimination is prohibited in university employment, programs or activities based on race, color, ethnicity, sex, pregnancy, religion, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, or any other status to the extent protected by applicable law. Questions about equal opportunity programs or compliance should be directed to the Office of Civil Rights Compliance, 231 Famous Maroon Band Street, P.O. 6044, Mississippi State, MS 39762, (662) 325-5839.
What do I do if I need an accommodation?
In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Mississippi State University, please contact the Department of Human Resources Management at tel: (662) 325-3713 or [email protected].
If you have any questions regarding this policy, contact the Department of Human Resources Management at (662) 325-3713 or [email protected]. Upon request, sections of this job listing are available in large print, and readers are available to assist the visually impaired.
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