Program Manager, Sports Data and Analytics

Position Details

Position Information

Posting date

12/20/2024

Closing date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Position Number

1129171

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Position Details

Position Information

Posting date

12/20/2024

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Closing date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Position Number

1129171

Position Title

Program Manager, Sports Data and Analytics

Department this Position Reports to

DP2

Hiring Range Minimum

$80,000

Hiring Range Maximum

Commensurate with experience

Union Type

Not a Union Position

SEIU Level

Not an SEIU Position

FLSA Status

Exempt

Employment Category

Regular Full Time

Scheduled Months per Year

12

Scheduled Hours per Week

40

Schedule

Location of Position

Hanover, NH

Remote Work Eligibility?

Onsite only

Is this a term position?

No

If yes, length of term in months.

n/a

Is this a grant funded position?

No

Position Purpose

The Program Manager for Sports Data and Analytics is a new position within Dartmouth College Athletics and Recreation. Reporting to the Executive Associate Athletics Director for Peak Performance, this role will lead the development and implementation of new Sports Analytics services within the Dartmouth Peak Performance (DP2) team—an interdisciplinary support team helping varsity student-athletes maximize their potential as students, athletes, and people during their time at Dartmouth. Additionally, it will provide data science support to existing sports science and performance technology service area.

This role requires frequent interaction with DP2, sport coaches and staff, athletics administration, campus and industry colleagues. The successful candidate will be responsible for working across these domains to create and manage data infrastructures, systems, and processes that elevate the health, performance and competitive excellence of Dartmouth’s varsity athletics programs. This role requires advanced technical expertise in sports analytics and data science, strategic planning, project management, and adaptable communication, as well as the ability to apply these effectively in a high performance academic and athletic environment.

Description

We’re excited to announce a groundbreaking new role at Dartmouth that bridges sports, data, and innovation. While this type of position has become a staple in professional sports, Dartmouth will be one of the first

NCAA

institutions to bring it to college athletics. The

Program Manager for Sports Data and Analytics

will have the unique opportunity to build a sports analytics program from the ground up, leveraging Dartmouth’s distinctive resources and environment.

The successful candidate will thrive in a data-rich setting, taking on projects ranging from designing

ETL

processes and automating reporting tools to spearheading research in sports analytics and performance science. With Dartmouth’s broad spectrum of varsity sports, they’ll work directly with coaches, student-athletes, and interdisciplinary collaborators—including world-class faculty—to drive innovation.

Reporting to an experienced leader with a background in

MLB

R&D, this role is perfect for someone with an entrepreneurial mindset, a passion for advancing competitive excellence, and the vision to build something truly unique.

Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp

Bachelors or equivalent combination of education and experience

Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field (statistics, computer science, economics,

STEM

, etc.)

Minimum of three (3) years of experience leading data-driven projects on cross-disciplinary teams, preferably within a sports organization

Advanced skills and proficiency in data analytics and computer programming languages and tools such as R, Python,

SQL

, and GitHub.

Strong understanding of data architecture,

ETL

processes, and the ability to set up and manage efficient data infrastructures with diverse data sources.

Excellent skills in data visualization with demonstrated experience creating reports, dashboards and other interactive tools (e.g., PowerBI, Shiny Apps).

Strong quantitative reasoning and the ability to apply analytical skills to impact athletic performance and student-athlete development.

Proven ability to manage multiple complex projects, balance competing priorities, and drive projects to completion.

A passion for sports, sports analytics, and teaching key principles of these to diverse learners.

Willingness to work collaboratively as part of a larger integrated support team.

Ability to work a non-standard work week which may include nights, weekends, and holidays

Preferred Qualifications

Graduate degree sports analytics or related field

Prior experience on a sports analytics or R&D team in a professional or Olympic sports environment

Knowledge and/or prior working experience with athlete health and performance data sources

Strong academic background (teaching or research) in sports science or sports analytics

Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries

Mariruth Graham

Department Contact Phone Number

Mariruth.P.Graham@dartmouth.edu

Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title

Austin Driggers, Executive Associate Athletics Director for Peak Performance

Department Contact's Phone Number

Austin.R.Driggers@dartmouth.edu

Equal Opportunity Employer

Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications by members of all underrepresented groups are encouraged.

Background Check

Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job?

Preferred, but not required

Special Instructions to Applicants

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Additional Instructions

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Quick Link

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Key Accountabilities

| Description |
Dartmouth Peak Performance Integrated Support Team

• Lead the vision and strategy for new Sports Analytics services within the DP2 team, aligning efforts to support the holistic health, wellness, and development of student-athletes.
• Provide data science support for the sports science and performance technology service area by developing a roadmap to a centralized health and performance data infrastructure that reflects best practices in ETL processes and improves usability for analysis and reporting.
• Drive innovation and quality improvement in data-driven processes across DP2 service areas, including sports science, sports medicine, strength and conditioning, sport and counseling psychology, leadership and mental performance, academic support, and career development.
• Evaluate and improve the quality and operational efficiency of existing reporting tools and systems.

| | Percentage Of Time | 50 |

| Description |
Varsity Sports Analytics

• Elevate competitive excellence by equipping varsity coaches and teams with data-driven insights, analysis, and recommendations in areas such as individual/team performance evaluation, game planning and strategy, recruiting, and student-athlete development.
• Manage and mentor student workers contributing to performance data and/or sports analytics projects for DP2 and varsity teams while driving sustainable growth of this group.
• Serve as an educator and liaison to keep coaches informed of developments in sports analytics in the broader landscape of their sports.
• Advise sport programs on integrating new and existing data streams into their operations, including third-party vendors where relevant.

| | Percentage Of Time | 30 |

| Description |
Organization & Administration

• Assist the athletics department with various data processes and projects related to admissions, academic progress, finance, recruiting, and other areas as needed.
• Contribute to the mission of the Kirsten and Eugene F. “Buddy” Teevens ’79 Center for Peak Performance initiative by driving research and innovation in performance science, positioning Dartmouth as a leader in the future of holistic student athlete development and human performance.
• Cultivate collaborations with faculty, academic departments, and campus groups to advance the department’s data analytics capabilities.
• Demonstrate and maintain detailed knowledge on NCAA, Ivy League, Dartmouth College, and department rules and regulations.

| | Percentage Of Time | 20 |

| -- | Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others. | | -- | Performs other duties as assigned. |

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * How did you learn about this employment opportunity?

   • Current Dartmouth employee (Please specify full name below)
   • Word of mouth
   • Mentioned on social, digital, or print media (e.g. LinkedIn feed, VOX, Valley News, listserv)
   • jobs@dartmouth.edu email outreach (includes Job Alert notifications, marketing emails from Talent Acquisition)
   • Recruiter (Please specify full name or event below)
   • abilityJOBS
   • Chronicle of Higher Education
   • Glassdoor
   • Handshake
   • HigherEdJobs
   • Indeed
   • Inside Higher Ed
   • LinkedIn’s Job Board
   • RecruitMilitary
   • Dartmouth’s Job Board (searchjobs.dartmouth.edu)
   • Other (Please specify below)

2. (Open Ended Question)

3. If you selected “other” above, please indicate where you first heard about the opportunity:

   • NCAA Marketplace
   • DI Ticker
   • Collegiate Sports Connect
   • NACDA
   • Women Leaders in Sports
   • College Sports Communications

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents 1. Additional Document #1 2. Additional Document #2

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