Assistant Director Strategy and Analytics

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Penn State Intercollegiate Athletics, a Division 1 and Big Ten Conference Institution, is seeking candidates for Assistant Director, Strategy and Analytics.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Conduct comprehensive analyses of scholarship, operating, and personnel budgets to provide strategic insights that maximize the effective use of ICA departmental funds.
• Help manage, analyze and optimize scholarship allocations, revenue-sharing commitments, and athlete marketing agreements.
• Collaborate closely with program coaches to establish and oversee annual scholarship budgets and allocations.
• Forecast future recruiting class needs and offer strategic recommendations to enhance athlete compensation resources.
• Monitor and track expenditures for current rosters to ensure adherence to budget constraints throughout the academic year.
• Prepare detailed reports and provide data-driven insights to the ICA Executive Staff to ensure compliance with NCAA and university regulations.
• Assist in the development of policies and procedures for scholarship funding.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree plus 1 year of related experience in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).
• Strong analytical and forecasting abilities, with acute attention to detail.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, enabling effective collaboration across departments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Tableau and/or similar analytical software and tools.
• Detail-oriented with robust organizational skills and the capability to prioritize multiple tasks effectively.

Preferred Skills:

• Knowledge of Big Ten Conference regulations concerning financial aid and scholarships.
• Ability to develop strategic initiatives that bolster the financial health of the athletic department.

This position will require the successful completion of standard background checks.

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