Located five miles from downtown Boston, Tufts University is a Division III member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and the highly-competitive New England Small College Athletic Conference (NESCAC). Tufts students participate in 30 varsity sports, 20 club sports and a number of intramural sports. Tufts Athletics has won eleven NCAA team championships since 2010 and has finished in the top 10 of the Learfield Sports Directors’ Cup in each of the last eight years, including a program-best 3rd place finish in 2016-17. Tufts Athletics oversees the Physical Education Department and manages all athletics facilities, including the Steve Tisch Sports & Fitness Center that opened in 2012. The Department of Athletics provides student-athletes a dynamic, transformational experience on and off the field. They experience the joy of personal growth inherent in high level competition, while cultivating lifelong connections with teammates, the Tufts community and the world around us.

What You'll Do

- Develops, implements and evaluates brand management and equipment strategies, as well as manages daily operation of Athletics Equipment Facilities.

- Conducts research and collaborates with Coaches to determine equipment and apparel needs.

- Develops, implements, and evaluates brand management plans and strategies for uniforms, logos, and word mark usage in partnership with Athletics leadership.

- Oversees fulfillment of Athletics equipment and apparel contracts to ensure compliance and accuracy.

- Represents Tufts Athletics department with external organizations and vendors related to equipment, apparel, merchandise, and branding. Sources, obtains quotes and negotiates with vendors.

- Contributes to development and execution of Athletics special projects, functions/events and initiatives.

Minimum Required Experience, Education, Background, And Certifications/Licenses
Knowledge and experience typically acquired by:
• Bachelor’s degree
• Experience in a college or university Athletics Department
• Experience in equipment services and/or operations in a college setting (or equivalent experience)
• Excellent writing, interpersonal and organizational skills
• Ability to lift objects more than 50 pounds
• Availability to work night and weekend events
Additional Preferred Experience, Education, etc.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in relevant area of study strongly preferred
• Experience in collegiate athletics in one or more of the following areas: equipment services, athletics operations, brand management, and fulfillment
• Proficiency with the following software and platforms: Microsoft Office, Photoshop/Illustrator