Associate Director of Analytics / Football

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 Associate Director of Analytics / Football collaborates with the Assistant AD, Director of Operations for Football, Chief of Staff of Football, and the Head Football Coach with a primary emphasis on football analytics, research & game management strategy, and managing day-to-day operations. This individual will independently drive decision-making processes based on data & film analysis to support the Head Coach & Coordinators. The role balances high-level football insight with operational support, acting as a key advisor in football intelligence across practice planning, game preparation & in-game management.
This position is a core member of the football administrative team & will collaborate with coaches, student athletes, athletics department personnel, university officials & external partners. The position reports to the Assistant AD, Director of Operations and the Chief of Staff for Football. This position will also represent the football program within the Virginia Tech athletics department, within the Atlantic Coast Conference [ACC] & also within the National Collegiate Athletic Association [NCAA].
This role is responsible for adhering to all department & university policies & procedures, as well as the rules, regulations, bylaws & interpretations of the Atlantic Coast Conference [ACC] & National Collegiate Athletic Association [NCAA].

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a related field with relevant experience, or a Master's degree.
Demonstrated analytics, research &/or operations experience.
Working knowledge of football terminology, strategy & how college football practices function.
Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, PowerPoint & Visio. Formulas within the program [COUNTIF, SUMIF, VBA, MACROS, etc.] are important for football research projects & practice shell/script organization.
Experience with sports video analysis software, such as Catapult Thundercloud, PFF Ultimate, DVSport &/or Hudl, etc.
Experience with SportSource Analytics, Championship Analytics, PFF IQ, Stats Bomb, Zelus, Tracking Football, etc.
Experience with Teamworks or similar software.
Ability to critically assess objectives; design & present solutions to meet those objectives.
Excellent supervisory, communication, interpersonal & organizational skills necessary.
Ability to accomplish multiple tasks within demanding timeframes.
Attention to detail & the ability to work under pressure during game days.
Ability to use discretion & maintain all confidentiality.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with APIs, FTPs & other forms of transferring data.
Operational knowledge of NCAA rules & regulations related to video operations.
Certification in video analysis software & equipment.
Experience in a NCAA Division I Power 4 collegiate athletics football program.
Experience as a NCAA Division I football player or coach.

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

7/22/25

Additional Information

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The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

About Virginia Tech

Dedicated to its motto, Ut 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 an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a