PROGRAM ASSISTANT (Class I)

Purpose or role of the position within the organization.

The purpose of the Work Study position is to provide detailed data analysis, attention to detail, and continuous improvement of analytical practices in order to assist the Columbia Women’s Basketball Program in achieving its mission of leveraging industry-leading, data-driven insights to support and elevate team performance in alignment with Columbia University's broader institutional goals.

Duties and responsibilities associated with the position and how they relate to the purpose or role.

Watch and track basketball stats with an analytical mindset. Attend team practices and track player/team stats. Aid in the creation and execution of opponent scouting and other reports. Responsible for at least one focus of postgame analysis. Responsibilities are to be completed in a timely manner following each game. In-person meeting approximately once a month to discuss on going trends, feedback on current projects and to introduce new ideas. Remote meetings may occur more frequently. Opportunities to work with coaching staff on projects upon request.

General qualifications for the position and the specific qualifications for the various levels or rates of pay associated with the position.

Proactive communication with supervisor regarding semester and weekly schedules. Weekend work during season (September-April), timeliness of completion will be strictly upheld. Knowledge/interest in basketball is not required. Knowledge of Excel, Tableau, Python, R, or other software is a bonus.  5-15+ hours, with a minimum of 2 practices or office hours per week. *Federal Work Study is available.