IT Solutions Specialist

University of Notre Dame • Notre Dame, IN

12h • $92,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Are you excited to bring a passion for technology and sports to a fast-paced, collaborative environment working directly with Notre Dame’s coaches and staff? Notre Dame Athletics offers a unique opportunity for an IT Solutions Specialist to join a premier IT support team, delivering comprehensive, multi-tiered IT solutions to keep our Athletics department at the forefront of innovation. In this role, the IT Solutions Specialist will be a vital connector between the Athletics department and IT, collaborating closely with coaches and administrators to address unique technology needs in support of student-athletes. This position involves designing, implementing, and supporting IT solutions that enhance operational efficiency, performance analytics, compliance, and fan engagement. As an embedded member of Athletics IT within the Office of Information Technology (OIT), this role provides essential guidance on technology decisions and supports our teams in achieving excellence. For those committed to delivering solutions that streamline operations, elevate athletic performance, and advance collegiate athletics through technology, we encourage you to apply. Join us in shaping the future where technology and top-tier sports intersect. Critical skills include: Strategic Consulting Requirements Elicitation Business Process Mapping Project Management IT Solution Selection IT Solution Design, Delivery, and Support Quality Assurance Change Management (People Side of Change)

Requirements

• Bachelor of Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or a related field, OR equivalent work experience
• At least 3 years of professional experience
• Understanding of business analysis and quality assurance approaches and processes
• Systems life cycle experience, including requirements analysis, design, build, test, and deploy
• Familiarity with project management practices and methodologies
• Change management experience
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities, strong written and oral communication skills, strong documentation skills, and strong customer service orientation
• Competency in the support of:
• Experience in technology consulting, requirements gathering, and documenting business process flows
• Technical proficiency across various IT domains
• Google G-suite applications
• Mac and Windows operating systems (OS) and management applications

Responsibilities

• Bring expertise to advise on innovative IT solutions that maximize business value and meet customer needs.
• Collaborate closely with Athletics teams to validate business cases and guide them in selecting the best technology solutions
• Take the lead in designing, testing, and deploying cutting-edge IT solutions.
• Work hand-in-hand with Athletics staff and central IT to ensure the implementation of solutions that meet organizational needs
• Work as a member of the Athletics IT Team, coordinating and reviewing Athletics software and ensuring compliance with University standards
• Serve as an internal consultant supporting a diverse range of specific Athletic systems, including Sports Performance and team-specific systems, seeking ways to leverage University-level processes and successfully deliver on behalf of Athletics

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level