Assistant Athletic Director Equipment and Apparel

504140 Las Cruces, New Mexico, United States Staff Staff Full-time Closing at: Oct 23 2026 - 23:55 MDT Department Contact: Ryanne Baca, 5756466851, bacar@nmsu.edu Internal or External Search: External - Open to all applicants Advertising Summary: New Mexico State Athletics is home to 16 intercollegiate teams – and to some of the most dynamic sports squads in the nation. We look forward to you joining our team! Position Details Position Title: Assistant Athletic Director Equipment and Apparel College/Division: Athletics Department: 108000-ATHLETICS Location: Las Cruces Offsite Location (if applicable): Target Hourly/Salary Rate: $43,908.80 - $54,885.74 Appointment Full-time Equivalency: 1.0 FLSA Status : Exempt Bargaining Unit Announcement: This is NOT a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME). Contingent Upon Funding: Contingent upon funding Standard Work Schedule: Shift: Other Shift If Not a Standard Work Schedule: Mornings, Nights, Weekends, Holidays, Travel Required Job Duties and Responsibilities: Under the general supervision of the Appropriate Administrator, the Assistant Athletic Director, Equipment Operations and Apparel is responsible for the strategic oversight of the Athletics Department’s equipment and apparel operations, including vendor relations, apparel sourcing, inventory management, budget oversight, licensing compliance, and equipment operations for all varsity sports. Serves as the primary liaison with the department’s apparel provider to maximize contract benefits while ensuring exceptional service to coaches and student-athletes. This position provides leadership and oversight of equipment operations, apparel procurement and distribution, inventory control, and related services across the Athletics Department. Works collaboratively with coaches, staff, student-athletes, and vendors, to ensure equipment and apparel needs are effectively and efficiently met. The Assistant Athletic Director, Equipment Operations and Apparel is responsible for developing and maintaining operational procedures, monitoring equipment and apparel inventory, coordinating purchasing and distribution, and ensuring compliance with university, conference, NCAA, and apparel licensing requirements. The position also assists with contract management, budget planning, and identifying opportunities to maximize departmental resources and vendor partnerships. Qualifications Required Education and Experience: Associate's Degree + 4 years of relevant experience or a Bachelor's degree + 2 years of relevant experience. Equivalent Qualifications: Preferred Qualifications: Special Certification/Licensure: Working Conditions and Physical Effort Environment: Work involves moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises. Physical Effort: Considerable physical activity. Physical work is a primary part (more than 70%) of the job. Lifting Requirements: Requires heavy physical work; heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling required of objects up to 50 pounds. Risk: No or very limited exposure to physical risk. Recruitment Summary We are New Mexico’s land-grant institution and a comprehensive research university dedicated to teaching, research public service and outreach at all levels. NMSU is a welcoming community of talented faculty, staff and students who are working together to make a difference. We are a NASA Space Grant College, a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI), a minority-serving institution (MSI) and home to the first Honors College in New Mexico. We offer an accessible education that shapes bright futures. NMSU provides learning opportunities to a diverse population of students and community members at four campuses, Cooperative Extension offices located in each of New Mexico’s 33 counties, 12 research and science centers, and through distance education. NMS U Global Campus Since…

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