Equipment Assistant - 100017
- Staff, part-time without benefits (less than 20 hours per week)
Title: Equipment Assistant - 100017
Position Number: 100017
Unit/Department: Athletics
Salary: $10/hr
Job Summary:
Drake University Department of Athletics is seeking an Equipment Assistant for the 2025-26 football season. This position offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in equipment management within an NCAA Division I athletics program. This is a 5-month temporary position.
Job Responsibilities:
• Assist the Director of Equipment Operations with the day-to-day management and preparation for athletic events and team practices, primarily for the 2025-26 football season.
• Support equipment inventory, maintenance, and distribution for most, but not all, Drake Athletics teams.
• Gain some exposure to the administrative functions of an intercollegiate athletics program, including personnel management and operational logistics.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the athletics department.
Benefits:
• Hands-on experience in equipment management, facility operations, and game-day operations.
• Some exposure to the administrative and operational aspects of an NCAA Division I athletics program.
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic, team-oriented environment with professional development potential.
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.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
All candidates must apply through our online application process.
Review of Applications Begins:
Review of applications will begin immediately. Position will remain posted until filled.
For faculty positions, selection will depend on the receipt of recommendation confirming the candidate's scholarly achievements and teaching abilities and/or on the candidate's satisfactory passing of a teaching demonstration if selected for an on-campus interview. For staff positions, selection will depend upon careful review of each applicant’s references, education, and, if applicable, experience.
ABOUT DRAKE
Drake University is recognized as a top private university in the Midwest. Drake is a midsize university in Des Moines, Iowa, with an increasingly diverse student body. We are deeply committed to equity and inclusion and creating a sense of belonging for all members of the campus community—faculty, staff, and students alike. More than 900 faculty and staff are part of the Bulldog pack, a close-knit group of colleagues enthusiastic about preparing students to be global citizens and leaders, challenging assumptions. Drake University is not only an outstanding institution of higher learning, it is also a wonderful place to work. We are enthusiastically committed to welcoming new ideas and people into the fold, and to retaining and rewarding stellar employees.
All positions at Drake provide opportunities to contribute to Drake University’s core mission of creating an exceptional learning environment that prepares students of all backgrounds for meaningful lives and professional accomplishments.
STRONG COMMITMENT TO A DIVERSE AND INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY
At Drake University, we don’t just accept differences—we celebrate them, we support them, and we thrive on them for the benefit of our students, our employees, and our community. As reflected in our Core Values, we embrace a diverse and inclusive community.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
Drake University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. Drake University is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations in its services, programs, activities, education, and employment for individuals with disabilities. If you would benefit from an accommodation at any point in the recruitment process (including using our online application process), please contact Drake Human Resources (p: 515.271.3133; e: jobs@drake.edu) and let us know how we can assist you.
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