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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

• ## CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete theinternal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
  
• ## CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
• ## If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete the application process for external applicants.

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

The Penn State Baseball program is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual to serve as the Director of Pitching Technology. This role plays a critical part in supporting the overall operations of the baseball team, both on and off the field. The Director of Pitching Technology will be expected to attend practices regularly, maintain a comprehensive understanding of all team technologies, and demonstrate strong leadership by serving as the primary point of contact between the coaching staff and the team's student managers.

Responsibilities

Common responsibilities include but are NOT limited to:

• Lead and manage a team of student managers to assist in all team related activities.
• Communicate practice schedules, responsibilities, and expectations clearly to other managers.
• Oversee the daily setup and tear-down of practice equipment.
• Assist with equipment management and field maintenance.
• Travel with the team for competitions and support all technology and operational needs on the road.
• Organize and oversee data and video collection processes, ensuring the proper operation of technology used for player development and scouting.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the coaching staff.

Skills and Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively lead and coordinate a team.
• 1 – 2 years previous experience in a similar role, preferably with athletics or baseball operations.
• Technologically savvy with the ability to quickly learn and manage baseball-specific technologies and software platforms.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Some athletic ability is beneficial but not required.

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

This position requires the following clearances in addition to applicable background checks: PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, and Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check. This position requires that you operate a motor vehicle as a part of your job duties. A valid driver’s license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check will be required in addition to standard background checks.

CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.

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Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.

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