Job Summary:

Drake University is seeking an Assistant Director of Equipment Operations. This position will assist in all aspects of the day-to-day duties of the Knapp Center and Fieldhouse Equipment Rooms. The position will assist with the issuing, maintenance, repair and collection of athletic equipment and apparel for all sports.

Primary sport responsibilities will be determined. The position will be
responsible for abiding by Equipment Room operational processes and procurement policies/procedures, including maintaining accurate records of athletic equipment inventory. Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Availability to work nights and weekends for Drake Athletics’ home games and special events.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with excellent interpersonal abilities.
• Working knowledge of athletic administration, game management, and college sports is preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Enthusiasm for contributing to the success of an NCAA Division I athletics program.

Job Duties:

All of the duties described below require an understanding of and compliance with the rules of the National Collegiate Athletic Association, the Missouri Valley Conference, the Pioneer Football League, the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference, and/or the MAC, and Drake University.

• 40% - Issue, maintain and collect equipment and apparel - (Essential)
• 25% - Responsible for all day to day operations for assigned sports. - (Essential)
• 20% - Properly operate, edit, and maintain Equipment Room files including operation of Equipment Room's inventory program for all sports to ensure efficient procurement and use of Athletics department property. - (Essential)
• 5% - Launder uniforms and practice gear daily. - (Essential)
• 5% - Assist in inventory of all incoming shipments to the equipment room. - (Essential)
• 5% - Assist in supervision of student managers. - (Essential)
• % - Other duties as assigned. - (Essential)

A review of applications will begin immediately. This position will remain open until filled.

Salary and Benefits:

The salary for these positions is competitive with peer schools and will be commensurate with qualifications and experience of the selected candidate.

At Drake, we are proud to offer our employees, their spouses, and eligible dependents a comprehensive benefits package, which includes a wide range of core benefits, perks, and discounts. If you are exploring a job with Drake University, we invite you to spend a little time with our digital benefits guide: Drake Benefits Guide (Plan Year 2026).

One of our very popular policies provides a tuition waiver for Drake employees, their spouses, and eligible dependents. Drake also participates in two tuition exchange programs available to dependent children. You can learn about both the tuition waiver policy and tuition exchange programs here: Tuition Benefits.