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Virginia Tech is hiring an Associate Athletics Director for Business Intelligence & External Strategy. The position leads the development and management of data-driven strategies for the Athletics Department, integrates data across multiple units to optimize revenue and operations, and evaluates emerging economic models in collegiate athletics. The role involves collaboration with senior leadership and supervision of a Business Intelligence Director to drive actionable insights for strategic planning and financial performance.

Highlights

Lead business intelligence initiatives and data analytics infrastructure for Virginia Tech Athletics.
Integrate data across revenue generation units, sport programs, fan engagement, and operations to optimize resource allocation and revenue.
Evaluate emerging collegiate athletics economic models including NIL, revenue sharing, media rights, and fan monetization.
Supervise one full-time Director of Business Intelligence.
Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Business Analytics, Data Science, Sports Management, Economics, Information Systems or related and significant experience in analytics or strategic operations.
Preferred Master’s degree and experience in NCAA Division I "Power 4" athletics with leadership in analytics or business intelligence teams.
Functional knowledge of fan engagement analytics, sports performance data integration, and athletics revenue modeling.
Position is exempt, 40+ hours per week including nights and weekends as needed.
Salary commensurate with experience.
Virginia Tech Athletics values integrity, service, honor, excellence, and inclusivity in its culture.

Associate AD / Business Intelligence & External Strategy Full Description

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 Athletics Director for Business Intelligence & External Strategy provides leadership and vision for the development, implementation, and management of data-driven strategies across Virginia Tech Athletics. This position is responsible for overseeing all business intelligence initiatives, data analytics infrastructure, reporting systems, and strategic insights that inform departmental decision making.

The role will lead efforts to integrate data across revenue generation units, sport programs, fan engagement platforms, and operational systems to drive revenue optimization, improve resource allocation, and support competitive success. The Associate AD will collaborate with senior leadership, coaches, and administrative units to transform complex data into actionable insights that guide strategic planning, financial performance, and operational efficiency. Position will supervise one fulltime Director of Business Intelligence.

In addition, the position will play a key role in evaluating emerging economic models in collegiate athletics including Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL), revenue sharing, media rights value, and fan monetization strategies, ensuring the department remains competitive within the evolving landscape of major college athletics.

Required Qualifications

Bachelorâs degree in Business Analytics, Data Science, Sports Management, Economics, Information Systems, or related field with relevant experience, or a master's degree.
Significant professional experience in analytics, business intelligence, or strategic operations.
Experience managing large datasets and enterprise analytics initiatives.
Demonstrated experience in sports, entertainment, higher education, or related industries.

Preferred Qualifications

Masterâs degree in Business Analytics, Sports Management, Data Science, or MBA.
Experience within a NCAA Division I "Power 4" collegiate athletics program.
Experience leading analytics teams or business intelligence units.
Functional familiarity with fan engagement analytics, sports performance data integration, and revenue modeling in athletics.

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

About Virginia Tech

Dedicated to its motto,Â Ut ProsimÂ (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 anÂ inclusive communityÂ 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 eightÂ undergraduate colleges, aÂ school of medicine, aÂ veterinary medicineÂ college,Â Graduate School, andÂ Honors College.Â 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 numerousÂ Extension officesÂ andÂ research institutes.Â 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.Â 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.

If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Stuart CochranÂ at stuart@vt.eduÂ during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.

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