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Notre Dame Athletics develops and challenges each student-athlete to pursue excellence and serve as a force for good in the world. Our vision is to lead collegiate athletics by defining the integrated student-athlete experience and forming champions. To do this, we are eager to attract, recruit, develop and retain individuals who positively contribute to a collaborative, connected culture where all may thrive.

As a prospective member of Notre Dame Athletics, we invite you to apply if you have a shared purpose for our distinctly integrated student-athlete experience, an unrivaled passion for people who propel a dynamic and high performing organization, and a proven record of success in your field.

As the Assistant Athletics Director, Equipment Services, you'll provide leadership and strategic oversight for the equipment and apparel operations supporting Notre Dame's non-football programs. This is a highly visible role that combines operational leadership, financial stewardship, relationship management, and a commitment to delivering exceptional service to student-athletes, coaches, and athletics staff.

You'll lead the ordering, distribution, and retrieval of Under Armour apparel and accessories for 25 athletic teams and numerous auxiliary groups, with a primary focus on supporting multiple Olympic sport programs. As a key liaison to Notre Dame's Under Armour representatives, you'll build strong relationships and communicate regularly with professionals at the Under Armour headquarters to ensure the department's needs are met.

You'll also lead the Equipment and Apparel Services staff, manage a multi-million-dollar apparel inventory, and ensure accurate inventory records and databases. Beyond day-to-day equipment operations, you'll help coordinate postseason awards, collaborate with the Monogram Club, support game-management preparations, and serve as a trusted partner to team operations personnel and student managers.

This is an opportunity to make an impact behind the scenes of Notre Dame Athletics - leading the people, partnerships, and operations that help our student-athletes and teams be ready to compete at their highest level.

• Bachelor’s degree in athletics administration, business, sports management, supply chain, operations, or a related field.

• 5+ years of progressively responsible experience in athletic equipment operations, athletics administration, apparel operations, inventory management, or a related field.

•  Demonstrated experience leading and developing staff, including assigning work, establishing priorities, coaching performance, and fostering a service-oriented team environment.

• Proven strategic leadership with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with coaches, student-athletes, athletics administrators, vendors, and staff at all levels.

• Ability to exercise sound judgment, maintain confidentiality, and handle sensitive or time-critical operational matters.

• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and postseason events, as athletics operations require.

• Ability to lift and move equipment and apparel and perform the physical requirements associated with athletics equipment operations.

•  American Equipment Manager's Associate (AEMA certification recommended)

Salary: Up to $110,000; commensurate with experience

Applications will be accepted through August 24, 2026

RESUME & COVER LETTER ARE REQUIRED to be considered for this position. Please add in the attachments section of your application.

The University of Notre Dame seeks to attract, develop, and retain the highest quality faculty, staff and administration. The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or age in employment. Moreover, Notre Dame prohibits discrimination against veterans or disabled qualified individuals, and complies with 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a). We strongly encourage applications from candidates attracted to a university with a Catholic identity.