Virginia Tech
Data Science and Analytics Coordinator
🇺🇸 Blacksburg, VA
🕑 Part-Time
💰 TBD
💻 Data Science
🗓️ November 19th, 2025
Edtech.com's Summary
- Advance data-informed decision-making in athletics revenue, ticketing, marketing, and performance evaluation.
- Utilize analytical tools to generate actionable insights improving operations and competitiveness.
- Collaborate across departments to support business and on-field performance initiatives.
- Required skills include advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, data visualization platforms such as Tableau or DOMO, and programming languages like Python or R.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities with experience communicating complex data to non-technical audiences.
- Preferred qualifications include a bachelor's degree in related fields and experience in collegiate or professional sports analytics.
- Familiarity with ticketing systems, CRM tools, and revenue optimization models is preferred.
- Regular, part-time position eligible for overtime, working up to 29 hours per week.
- Salary is commensurate with experience within pay band 3.
- Requires a criminal conviction check and supports mentoring interns or part-time staff.
Data Science and Analytics Coordinator 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.
Data Science and Analytics Coordinator. Reporting to the Senior Associate Athletic Director for Revenue, this position plays a vital role in advancing data-informed decision-making across multiple areas of the athletics department, including ticketing, marketing, performance evaluation, and strategic planning.
Leverages advanced analytical tools to generate actionable insights that drive operational efficiency, revenue growth, and competitive excellence. Position will collaborate across departments, supporting both business and on-field performance initiatives while maintaining a high standard of accuracy and integrity in data management and reporting.
Required Qualifications
Relevant experience in data analytics, business intelligence, or sport performance analysis.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with data visualization platforms (e.g., Tableau, DOMO).
Advanced proficiency with Python, R, or a related language.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with a high level of attention to detail.
Proven ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and communicate complex findings clearly to non-technical audiences.
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across teams in a fast-paced, results-driven environment.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelorâs degree in Mathematics, Economics, Statistics, Business, Sports Management, or a related field.
Experience working within intercollegiate athletics or professional sports organizations.
Familiarity with ticketing systems, CRM tools, and revenue optimization models.
Experience conducting statistical evaluations for team or player performance.
Leadership or supervisory experience in mentoring student interns or part-time staff.
Pay Band
3
Overtime Status
Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime
Appointment Type
Regular
Salary Information
Commensurate with experience.
Hours per week
Up to 29
Review Date
11/27/26
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 school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors 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 numerous Extension offices and research 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.
If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Stuart Cochran at stuart@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
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