Esports Coordinator

Description

Husson University seeks a Coordinator of Esports to provide a strategic vision for our Esports program and support the University’s initiatives to advance student recruitment, engagement, persistence, and retention. The Coordinator plays a vital role in educating the Husson community about Esports, including how the program integrates with academic initiatives, resulting in a competitive Esports team and a positive gaming culture. The Coordinator will also be responsible for assessing the outcomes of the program and deriving programmatic objectives based on assessment data.

Example of Duties

• Responsible for recruiting and retaining students for the Esports program in collaboration with other departments such as Admissions, Student Life, Athletics, and academic programs.
• Supervise support staff, including the coaches, student employees, Game Leads, interns and/or graduate assistants.
• Work with the support staff and Student Life to provide organization, management, and supervision of Esports team(s), consideration for varsity, junior varsity, and club-level opportunities.
• Indirectly coordinate practices and competition schedules via delegation to support staff.
• Manage team travel requirements when necessary.
• Collaborate with campus stakeholders to provide intramural opportunities.
• Coordinate the team’s casting program.
• Develop opportunities and oversight for camps, tournaments, and campus/community events and partnerships. This includes oversight of planning, logistics, and recruitment.
• Responsible for maintaining and enforcing Esports program and arena policies and procedures.
• Ensure participant conduct and program reputation align with the University’s mission and vision.
• Establish and maintain professional membership with national & regional organizations. Ensure team and program compliance with all league, conference, and institutional rules and regulations.
• Direct oversight of the academic progress, conduct, and compliance of student-athletes while following established team expectations.
• Coordinate with IT for purchasing and maintaining program equipment.
• Coordinate with supervisor to manage operational and capital budgets for Esports activities.
• Work with the Office of Advancement to pursue sponsorship and scholarship opportunities.
• Assist with special projects and committees as assigned.
• Uphold compliance and behavioral expectations associated with but not limited to the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act, Title IX, and the Clery Act, as well as the University’s Student Code of Conduct, Academic Integrity, Title IX, and non-discrimination policies.

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree required, Master’s Degree preferred.

Experience:

• Experience coaching or playing in Esports programs at the high school or collegiate level is required.
• Experience with multiplayer online video games with team-based elements is required.
• Recruitment experience preferred.
• Event management experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities:

• Strong ability and capacity to integrate advancing and developing technologies into the University’s collegiate level, Esports program.
• Ability to work effectively with coworkers, students and the general public.
• Self-motivated with the ability to resolve issues independently.
• Ability to work with a diverse community of students, faculty, administrators, and professional colleagues.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license.

Supplemental Information

HUSSON UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

**Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.**

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