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Job Description Summary
Expands the use of analytics to support decision making across Wake Forest's athletics programs, with a primary focus on assisting the baseball program.
This position is not eligible for sponsorship of non-immigrant or immigrant visa status through Wake Forest University. All eligible applicants are encouraged to apply.
- Applications for this position will be accepted through 11:59 PM EST, July 24, 2026.
Job Description
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
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Support baseball operations through baseball-related data analytics, including database maintenance, research, reporting, and basic modeling projects.
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Assist with coordinating the student baseball analytics team, helping maintain connections with Wake Forest academic programs and ensuring compliance with university guidelines for student contributors.
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Conduct routine data analysis and generate standard reports to support day-to-day decision-making for the baseball program.
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Help prepare data-driven reports and analysis to support the baseball coaching staff in areas such as game strategy, roster evaluation, and player development.
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Assist with organizing and presenting analytics findings to the baseball coaching staff.
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Support the collection, organization, and integration of data from baseball technologies, including but not limited to Trackman, KinaTrax, and TruMedia.
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Provide analytical support for student teams working with Olympic sports programs through the MSBA Sports Analytics concentration.
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Assist the Senior Associate AD, Analytics, and football staff with analytics projects and planning efforts that support the Wake Forest football program.
Other Functions:
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Other duties as assigned by Senior Associate Athletic Director, Analytics or Head Coach(es).
Education and Experience:
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Bachelor's degree
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At least two years of experience working in sports analytics or a related field.
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Excellent communication skills; ability to present to audiences across the technical spectrum.
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Fluency in Python.
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Proficiency with PostgreSQL (or related query language) and comfort working with relational databases.
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Strong understanding of how to build ETL processes.
Additional Job Description
Time Type Requirement
Full time
This position profile identifies the key responsibilities and expectations for performance. It cannot encompass all specific job tasks that an employee may be required to perform. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform job-related duties as may be reasonably assigned by his/her supervisor.
In order to provide a safe and productive learning and living community, Wake Forest University conducts background investigations and drug screens for all final staff candidates being considered for employment.
Equal Opportunity Statement
The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified candidates to apply without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, disability and military or veteran status.
Accommodations for Applicants
If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact [email protected] or (336) 758-4700.
