Assistant Athletics Director

Student and Campus Life (SCL) inspires transformation in all Cornell students on their journey of individual, academic and personal evolution. Our division is comprised of leading student affairs experts who support our campus on pressing student life matters including public service, health, wellness, social justice, residential living, food services, sports, recreation, career services, and student activities and organizations including sorority and fraternity life. We provide support and services to roughly 25,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students on multiple campuses in the U.S. and abroad.

Cornell University is an NCAA Division I institution and a member of the Ivy League. The university fields teams in 37 intercollegiate sports and provides a comprehensive physical education program. The university is committed to excellence in academics and athletics, gender equity and diversity in its programs, and a well-balanced, broad-based intercollegiate athletics program. Athletics and Physical Education offers a diverse program of physical and outdoor education, recreational services, intramural sports and intercollegiate athletic competition, plus Wellness programs for faculty and staff and fitness centers for the entire Cornell community.

The Equipment Operations unit supports the day-to-day operations of 37 varsity sports, physical education, wellness, and faculty/staff recreation. The unit is responsible for the purchase, maintenance, and repair of equipment, the issuing of team gear and recreational equipment, and the laundering of uniforms and workout apparel. The Equipment Operations unit works to support the Department’s philosophy of a sound mind and sound body.

The Assistant Athletics Director for Equipment Operations oversees all operations associated with equipment and apparel needs for the Department of Athletics and Physical Education. This position facilitates the procurement, issue, inventory, storage, maintenance, repair and safety of more than $1 million in athletic apparel, shoes, uniforms and equipment with the strategic oversight of its brand identity. This position supervises and leads a cohesive and collaborative team of employees and several student workers across five equipment rooms, overseeing the budget and day- to-day activities to ensure smooth and efficient operations, equipment performance and cost efficiency. This role works to guarantee that the 1,100 student-athletes on 37 varsity sports teams and the hundreds of Cornell students, faculty, and staff that participate in Wellness and Recreational Services activities have the necessary supplies and equipment to compete and/or participate successfully and safely and represent the Big Red with pride.

Success Factors

• A high degree of organization and attention to detail, as well as a thorough understanding of sports equipment, apparel, and shoe features and characteristics.
• The ability to communicate and interact effectively with many constituencies – student-athletes, other students, coaches, faculty, staff, and product manufacturers/vendors.
• Strong supervisory skills to effectively manage and motivate the equipment staff, including the ability to act independently and display sound judgement in problem solving.

While position responsibilities vary, every member of our community is expected to foster a culture of belonging and a healthy work environment by communicating across differences; being cooperative, collaborative, open, and welcoming; showing respect, compassion, and empathy; engaging and supporting others regardless of background or perspective; speaking up when others are being excluded or treated inappropriately; and supporting work/life integration of oneself and others.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and at least two years of equipment management experience, or an equivalent combination of education/experience.
• Experience ordering, issuing, fitting, repairing, and storing athletics equipment, apparel, and shoes.
• Ability to discern between wants and needs and to make difficult decisions based on legitimate needs, safety considerations, and financial constraints.
• Working knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel).
• AEMA certification, or the ability to become certified within one year of hiring.
• Proven experience connecting inclusion, belonging and wellbeing practices to business goals.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience assisting with or managing equipment operations at the NCAA Division I level.
• Familiarity with Nike products.
• Experience using Helmet Tracker software or other inventory management software programs.
• Working knowledge of Ivy League rules and regulations.

University Job Title:

Athletic Operations Admin I

Job Family:

Athletics & Physical Education

Level:

E

Pay Rate Type:

Salary

Pay Range:

$65,447.00 - $75,632.00

Remote Option Availability:

Onsite

Company:

Endowed

Contact Name:

Caleb Yu

Contact Email:

[email protected]

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2026-07-22