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Equipment Manager, Football
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Position Number: 5944327
Location: Kennesaw, GA
Position Type: Athletics/Coaching

Equipment Manager, Football

Job ID: 281085
Location: Kennesaw, Georgia
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us

Are you ready to transform lives through academic excellence, innovative research, strong community partnerships and economic opportunity? Do you want to cultivate an inclusive environment that encourages free expression and civil discourse? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With growing enrollment and global reach, we continue to expand our institutional influence and prominence beyond the state of Georgia. We offer more than 190 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to empower our 47,000 students to become thought leaders, lifelong learners, and informed global citizens. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics draw students from throughout the region and from more than 100 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, rich benefits, and values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability make us an employer of choice. We are part of the University System of Georgia. We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University in our vision. Come Take Flight at KSU!

Location

(Primary Location for Job Responsibilities) Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144.

Our Marietta campus is located at 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.

Department Information

DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Ensures football equipment is properly maintained according to established processes; tasks may include but are not limited to sewing, repair, etc.
2. Prepares team equipment for travel and accompanies the team for away games
3. Handles daily football team laundry ensuring proper cleaning and storage
4. Monitors football equipment inventory and purchases approved items as needed
5. Distributes and assigned equipment and apparel to players and staff
6. Oversees and provides guidance to assigned student assistants
7. Oversees the creation, processing and reconciliation of the assigned budget
8. Monitors and updates the inventory system ensuring equipment is available
9. Assists with the maintenance and utilization of the sideline communication systems

Job Summary

Responsible for the procurement of equipment, supplies and services that meets the needs of the University and complies with regulatory guidelines, accepted procurement principles and University and Board of Regents (BOR) policies.

Responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: -
1. Investigates and develops sources of supply, final preparation of solicitation specifications, and issues RFQ's, RFP's and RFI's
2. Ensures all orders meets the needs of University and complies with regulatory guidelines, accepted procurement principles of University and BOR policies
3. Reviews, scrutinizes, summarizes, and evaluates quotations and proposals
4. Reviews, analyzes and determines appropriate method of procurement
5. Authorizes and issues contract awards
6. Monitors customer satisfaction regarding goods and services received for the purpose of improving the quality of services and products purchased
7. Interacts with vendors and suppliers to expedite open purchase orders, and/or P-Card orders and provides for the accurate and timely delivery of product or services
8. Assists in resolving any billing discrepancies associated orders
9. Coordinates the resolution of purchase order payment issues with Accounts Payable, as needed

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent

Other Required Qualifications
Current, valid, and unrestricted driver's license
Certified by Athletic Equipment Managers Association or the ability to obtain certification within one (1) year of employment date

Required Experience
Two (2) years of related work experience

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Educational Qualifications
An undergraduate or advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field

Preferred Experience
Previous experience in supply chain, materials management and/or purchasing
Experience in SportSoft or ACS software or similar inventory software required
Previous experience in university athletics

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES
Able and willingness to give advice and guidance, sharing knowledge, and providing counsel and feedback
Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines

KNOWLEDGE
Understands the BOR's regulatory guidelines, accepted procurement principles and policies

SKILLS
Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and presentation skills
Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e., Microsoft Office suite)
Proficient with inventory software such as SportSoft, ACS, or similar software
Seeks opportunities for continuous learning
Strong attention to detail and follow up skills
Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette
Staying Organized

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSU community.

For additional information or to file a complaint under the provisions of this policy, students, employees, applicants for employment or admission or other third parties should contact the Office of Institutional Equity at English Building, Suite 225, eeo@kennesaw.edu.

Other Information

This is not a supervisory position.
This position has financial responsibilities.
This position will be required to drive.
This role is considered a position of trust.
This position requires a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position may travel 50% - 74% of the time

Background Check

Credit Report
Standard Enhanced
DMV
9 Panel Lab Drug Test

Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants for positions of trust with screening
results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility.

All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process. Some positions may require additional job-based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, pre-employment drug screening and/or verification of academic credentials.

https://www.usg.edu/hr/assets/hr/hrap_manual/HRAP_Background_Investigation_Employment.pdf

To apply, visit https://careers.hprod.onehcm.usg.edu/psp/careers/CAREERS/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=43000&JobOpeningId=281085&PostingSeq=1