Sports AI and Analytics Project Associate (Part-Time, 2-year TERM, Hybrid)

About This Role

This project associate role connects sports, research, and student learning at Cornell University by coordinating projects, partnerships, and programming. It brings together faculty, students, Cornell Athletics, alumni, and external partners to expand hands-on research opportunities and advance the use of data science and artificial intelligence to address real-world challenges in sports.

Responsibilities

• Support the development, administration, and coordination of Cornell’s Sports AI and Analytics initiative
• Assist with program planning, implementation, assessment, and continuous improvement in collaboration with faculty, students, Cornell Athletics, alumni, and external partners
• Coordinate project activities by facilitating communication among faculty, students, Cornell Athletics, and external partners
• Connect students with research opportunities and datasets
• Track project activities and support the implementation of applied research projects in sports analytics, data science, machine learning, and artificial intelligence
• Plan and coordinate conferences, workshops, meetings, and other program activities, including registration, scheduling, facilities, catering, technology, travel, and related logistics
• Monitor programs and events, resolve issues, ensure compliance with university policies, and manage event budgets
• Coordinate program communications, reports, presentations, promotional materials, websites, and other digital resources
• Support the dissemination of research through conferences, publications, and other academic and industry forums
• Coordinate administrative and logistical support for grant submissions, sponsorship activities, alumni engagement initiatives, and other external funding efforts
• Develop and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support research, programming, and program growth
• Manage program budgets, accounts, expenses, and financial reporting
• Develop, create, and maintain databases and tracking systems to meet program needs
• Track, gather, and report program statistics, including participation, research activity, partnerships, events, and program outcomes
• Evaluate program effectiveness and identify opportunities for future development
• Collect, compile, and analyze program metrics and stakeholder feedback to support assessment, reporting, and future planning
• Recruit, train, and supervise temporary and student employees as needed
• Support the initiative’s broader goals of expanding student research opportunities, strengthening partnerships with Cornell Athletics, and advancing Cornell’s leadership in Sports AI and Analytics
• Oversee website maintenance, ensuring that information about contacts, policies and regulations, resources, events, and other program matters remains accurate and current