Title: NSU Assistant Facilities & Equipment Manager
State Role Title: Professional - Lecturer
Hiring Range: Commensurate with Credentials and Experience
Pay Band: UG
Agency: Norfolk State University
Location: Norfolk State University
Agency Website: www.nsu.edu
Recruitment Type:
Job Duties
Facilities & Game Day Operations
• Assist with game-day and event operations, including venue setup and breakdown.
• Work closely with coaches, support staff, and administrators to ensure facility needs are met.
• Maintain organization and cleanliness of facilities, ensuring a safe environment for teams and staff.
• Assist in the planning and budgeting of facility enhancements, capital projects and equipment purchases.
• Identify areas for improvement in event operations and implement best practices.
• Make recommendations for preventative maintenance and operational efficiency.
Equipment & Inventory Management
• Assist with the issuance, distribution, and maintenance of athletic apparel and equipment.
• Ensure timely ordering and tracking of inventory to support athletic programs.
• Maintain an updated inventory of equipment, uniforms, and other necessary materials.
• Work with vendors to ensure proper receipt of orders and manage invoices for timely payments.
• Identify areas where resources can be optimized for cost-effectiveness.
Staff & Operations Support
• Provide guidance and training to student and part-time staff assisting with game-day and facility operations.
• Communicate operational expectations clearly to ensure smooth game-day execution.
• Assist in the development of operational manuals, checklists, and best practices for event management.
Work Environment & Schedule:
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required for athletic events.
• Physically able to lift and transport equipment as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
• Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in facilities or equipment management, preferably in an athletics setting.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to multitask and work effectively under pressure.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work with coaches, staff, and vendors.
• Experience using inventory management software is a plus.
• Knowledge of NCAA and MEAC regulations is preferred.
Additional Considerations
• Bachelor’s degree in sports management, facilities management, or a related field preferred.
• Five years’ working experience in Division I college athletics department or conference office.
• Minimum five years’ experience in facility operations or game operations in a DI/II athletics program or Division I/II athletics program with football.
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
Contact Information
Name: Norfolk State University
Phone: 757-823-8160
Email: No email address is needed.
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.
Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.