Director Business Intelligence & External Strategy
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Job Location:
Blacksburg, VA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Description
The Virginia Tech Department of Athletics embraces the core values of Integrity Service Honor Excellence and Strong Together. Guided by our motto Ut Prosim (That I May Serve) we are committed to fostering a culture that accepts affirms and values all individuals and their unique contributions to the department university and broader community.
The Director of Business Intelligence and External Strategy is responsible for the day-to-day analytics operations within the Department of Athletics and supporting the strategic vision established by the Associate AD for Business Intelligence & External Strategy. The Director will oversee the development of analytics models reporting platforms and data infrastructure that support revenue generation fan engagement operational efficiency and sport program strategy.
This role serves as a key connector between data systems and departmental decision-makers translating complex datasets into actionable insights that inform business strategy NIL initiatives fan engagement efforts and departmental resource allocation. The Director will collaborate with internal departments including ticketing marketing development finance and sport administration to build analytics capabilities that enhance performance and optimize revenue. This position reports directly to the Associate AD for Business Intelligence & External Strategy.
Required Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Business Analytics Data Science Information Systems Sports Management Economics or related field with relevant experience or a masters degree.
Relevant experience in analytics business intelligence or strategic operations.
Experience working with large datasets and analytics tools.
Functional familiarity with athletics technology platforms including CRM and ticketing systems.
Preferred Qualifications
Masters degree in Analytics Sports Management Data Science or MBA.
Experience in a NCAA Division I Power 4 collegiate athletics department or professional sports analytics environment.
Pay Band
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Overtime Status
Exempt: Not eligible for overtime
Appointment Type
Restricted
Salary Information
Commensurate with experience.
Hours per week
40. Nights and weekends as needed.
Review Date
4/2/2026
Additional Information
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About Virginia Tech
Dedicated to its mottoUt Prosim(That I May Serve) Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world Virginia Tech is aninclusive communitydedicated to knowledge discovery and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36000 undergraduate graduate and professional students in eightundergraduate colleges aschool of medicine aveterinary medicinecollegeGraduate School andHonors College.The university has a significant presence across Virginia including Blacksburg the greater Washington D.C. area the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke sites in Newport News and Richmond and numerousExtension officesandresearch institutes.A leading global research institution Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.
Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance. These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development.
Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees students or applicants on the basis of age color disability sex (including pregnancy) gender gender identity gender expression genetic information ethnicity or national origin political affiliation race religion sexual orientation or military status or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about discuss or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants or on any other basis protected by law.
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Virginia Tech, founded in 1872 as a land-grant institution, is currently ranked as a Top 25 Public University by US News & World Report and a Top 25 Public Research University by the National Science Foundation. Through a combination of its three missions of learning, discovery, and e ... View more
