Job Description (Rewritten Version)
Position: Associate Athletics Director for Business Intelligence & External Strategy
Department: Virginia Tech Department of Athletics
About Virginia Tech Athletics:
Virginia Tech Athletics is driven by a commitment to its core values: Integrity, Service, Honor, Excellence, and Strong Together. Rooted in our motto, Ut Prosim (“That I May Serve”), we are dedicated to cultivating an inclusive culture that appreciates and celebrates the diverse individuals who contribute to the success of our department, university, and broader community.
Position Overview:
The Associate Athletics Director for Business Intelligence & External Strategy will provide strategic leadership and vision to develop, implement, and manage data-driven initiatives across Virginia Tech Athletics. This role is vital in advancing data infrastructure, analytics, reporting systems, and generating actionable insights to inform key departmental decisions.
The Associate AD will lead efforts to integrate data across multiple units, including revenue operations, sport programs, fan engagement platforms, and operational systems. The goal is to optimize revenue, enhance resource allocation, and improve competitive performance. This role collaborates extensively with senior leadership, coaches, and administrative teams to transform complex datasets into strategic insights that drive planning, financial success, and operational efficiency.
Additionally, the position is pivotal in evaluating emerging economic trends within collegiate athletics, such as Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL), revenue sharing frameworks, media rights valuations, and fan monetization strategies. By addressing these evolving dynamics, the Associate AD will help ensure Virginia Tech Athletics remains at the forefront of major college athletics.
The position will supervise one full-time Director of Business Intelligence and report directly to senior leadership.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the development and execution of business intelligence and analytics strategies.
- Oversee the creation of analytics infrastructure, reporting systems, and data models to support department-wide goals.
- Collaborate across units to integrate data from revenue streams, fan engagement platforms, and athletic programs to drive innovative solutions.
- Provide actionable insights to guide financial planning, competitive strategies, and operational improvements.
- Analyze emerging economic trends and strategies in collegiate athletics, including NIL, fan monetization, and media rights, and recommend approaches to maintain competitive positioning.
- Supervise and guide the Director of Business Intelligence, fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration within the analytics team.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Analytics, Data Science, Sports Management, Economics, Information Systems, or a related field supplemented by relevant professional experience.
- Significant experience in analytics, business intelligence, or strategic operations.
- Proven expertise in managing large datasets and enterprise-level analytics initiatives.
- Demonstrated experience in sports, entertainment, higher education, or adjacent industries.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in Business Analytics, Sports Management, Data Science, or an MBA.
- Prior experience in an NCAA Division I “Power 4” collegiate athletics program.
- Leadership experience managing analytics teams or business intelligence units.
- Familiarity with fan engagement analytics, sports performance data integration, and revenue modeling in athletics.
Salary and Appointment Details:
- Hours per week: 40 , including nights and weekends as required.
- Salary: Commensurate with experience.
- Appointment Type: Restricted.
- Overtime Status: Exempt; not eligible for overtime.
Application and Review Timeline:
- Review Date: April 2, 2026.
Additional Information:
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About Virginia Tech:
Virginia Tech is a leading land-grant institution powered by its motto, Ut Prosim (“That I May Serve”). With more than 280 majors and a diverse enrollment exceeding 36,000 students, Virginia Tech fosters an inclusive community dedicated to innovation, knowledge discovery, and creativity. The university operates across Virginia and conducts over $650 million in research annually, with a presence that includes Blacksburg, the greater Washington, D.C. area, Roanoke, Newport News, Richmond, and numerous statewide extension offices.
Virginia Tech supports professional development and values shared governance efforts as part of educating global leaders and problem-solvers.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:
Virginia Tech is committed to providing a non-discriminatory environment for employees, students, and applicants. We prohibit discrimination based on age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, genetic information, ethnicity, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, military status, or any other protected classification under law.
Accommodation Requests:
If you require accommodations due to a disability, please contact Stuart Cochran at [email protected] at least 10 business days prior to the event.
Join Virginia Tech Athletics and be part of an inclusive environment where innovation, collaboration, and service drive success in collegiate athletics
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