Director Athletics Research & Statistics (Finance)

The Director of Athletics Research and Statistics serves as a key leader within the Bulls Branding Agency (BBA), overseeing the statistical reporting for South Florida athletics. This position is responsible for managing the collection and dissemination of accurate and timely information to promote the university's athletic programs. In addition to leading research and analytics efforts, the Director is responsible for updating the official athletics website, producing timely news releases, creating promotional content, and collaborating with campus partners to elevate the student-athlete experience. This role ensures that data and storytelling work hand-in-hand to enhance visibility, engagement, and support for South Florida Athletics.Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree -OR- equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 7+ years related experience.
• Minimum 3+ years supervisory/managerial experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Degree in Communications, Sports Management, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field required.
• Experience in sports information, athletic communications, or a similar field preferred (college, high school, or professional level acceptable).
• Strong writing and editing, with demonstrated ability to produce timely content.
• Familiarity with website content management systems (preferably SIDEARM Sports or PrestoSports).
• Working knowledge of live statistics software (such as NCAA LiveStats, StatCrew, or PrestoStats) is preferred.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends in alignment with the athletics competition schedule.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Additional Info for applicants:

• Combination of office and athletic event settings.
• Requires frequent evening and weekend work.
• Must be able to move throughout campus facilities and athletic venues.
• Requires the ability to lift up to 25 pounds for equipment setup.

FLSB1310 Equivalency:
4 years of directly relevant experience may be substituted for bachelor's degree.
6 years of directly relevant experience may be substituted for master's degree.Working at USF
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With approximately 16,000 employees, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. We are dedicated to cultivating a talented, engaged and driven workforce that strives to be bold. Employees excel in USF's rich academic environment, which fosters their development and advancement. In 2025, Forbes recognized USF as one of Florida's best large employers, ranked No. 1 among the state's 12 public universities. Our first-class benefits package includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, employee and dependent tuition programs, generous leave, and hundreds of employee perks and discounts.
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About USF
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The University of South Florida is a top-ranked research university serving approximately 50,000 students from across the globe at campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota-Manatee and USF Health. USF is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 50 public university and the best value in Florida. U.S. News also ranks the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine as the No. 1 medical school in Florida and in the highest tier nationwide. USF is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), a group that includes only the top 3% of universities in the U.S. With an all-time high of $738 million in research funding in 2024 and as a top 20 public university for producing U.S. patents, USF uses innovation to transform lives and shape a better future. The university generates an annual economic impact of more than $6 billion. USF's Division I athletics teams compete in the American Athletic Conference. Learn more at www.usf.edu .
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Compliance and Federal Notices
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This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check.
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Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws :
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Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
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Applicants for USF employment are entitled to request reasonable accommodation(s) in the application process. A request is to be made at least five (5) working days prior to the time the accommodation(s) is needed. Visit the Central Human Resources ADA Accommodations webpage for more information on requesting an accommodation during the application/interview process.

• Produce and maintain annual sport updates to program record books.
• Provide live statistics management for all home and applicable road events.
• Stat Notes for utilization by media outlets, Digital and Content Production, and other media.
• Complete Review and Editing of Roster Bios and Headshots
• Maintain and update the University of South Florida athletics website, including rosters, schedules, results, and player profiles.
• Provide supervision to one assistant and several student interns.
• Coordinate live statistics and game-day coverage for home athletic events. Submit timely statistics, reports, and required materials to the American and the NCAA.
• Assist with promoting special events including senior days, athletic awards, and campus-wide initiatives.
• Maintain historical records, statistics, and media archives for all of the Bulls' athletic teams.
• Support student-athlete recognition, including weekly honors, all-conference nominations, and awards submissions.
• Coordinate student workers and/or volunteers assisting with research and statistics and gameday operations.
• Attend home athletic contests and occasional away events as needed.
• Comply with safety procedures and maintain a clean and organized work environment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.