Assistant Director, Esports

Roosevelt University; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Roosevelt University in Chicago seeks an Assistant Director of Digital Media, Esports to support the Executive Director in leading digital media efforts, coordinating practices, and managing livestreams.

The role is part-time on-site; duties include scheduling, content creation, and student‑athlete recruitment, with a focus on compliance and safety.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Experience in Esports as a coach, participant or related role.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to exercise judgment and discretion in maintaining relationships.
• Commitment to Roosevelt’s core values, mission, and vision.
• Positive and professional demeanor.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Aid in team scheduling and practice coordination across titles.
• Set up and deliver livestream and social media content.
• Assist in recruitment of prospective student‑athletes and travel support for teams.
• Ensure student‑athlete safety and welfare during practices and competitions.
• Assist with event management and team travel as needed.

Skills

Esports experience

Communication skills

Team scheduling

Livestream coordination

Content creation

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The Assistant Director of Digital Media, Esports aids the Executive Director in leading digital media efforts while providing assistance in the leadership and organization for to support overall operation of the program in compliance with all institutional, conference and national competition association rules and regulations. Responsibilities of the Assistant Director include, but are not limited to, aiding in team scheduling, facilitation of program practices and competitions for select titles, set up and delivery of live steaming and social media content, support of recruitment of prospective student-athletes and assistance with team travel.
This is a part-time, on site, exempt position that reports to the Executive Director, Esports.

The salary range for this position is $28,000-$30,000 annually.

Title IX Contact Information: Federal Title IX policy requires that all colleges and universities make known the contact information for the person responsible for coordinating its efforts to comply with Title IX regulations. At Roosevelt University, the Title IX Coordinator is Natasha Robinson. Her office is located in the Auditorium Building of the Chicago campus, 430 S. Michigan Avenue, AUD 476B. She can be reached at 312-281-3245 or [e-mail].
Do not contact this email address for inquiries about your job application; if you have questions, you may email [e-mail].

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Prior experience in Esports as a coach, participant or related role, such as a designer or livestream coordinator
• Excellent organizational, communication (written and verbal), interpersonal skills and attention to detail
• Ability to exercise considerable judgment and discretion in establishing and maintaining good working relationships
• Ability to demonstrate a commitment to service excellence by embodying Roosevelt’s core values, mission, and vision in every aspect of the role working with students, faculty, staff, and visitors
• A positive and professional demeanor is a must
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, and Outlook

Years of Experience Required

0-2

Required Education

Bachelor's Degree

Certification/Licensure Required

N/A

Minimum Qualifications

See knowledge, skills and abilities above

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior recruiting experience at the college level
• Prior coaching experience at the college level
• Prior content creation experience in Esports/traditional sports

Equipment Operated

Basic office equipment (desktop computer, copier/ multi-function device, fax and telephone).

Working Conditions

Normal climate-controlled office environment is provided. Job is largely sedentary, but there is a need to move about the office and buildings frequently. Occasional bending, stooping, lifting, pushing and/or pulling is required (typically less than 10 pounds of weight or pressure). Regular use of desktop computer is required, calling for frequent hand/wrist movement and repetition. Moderate level of stress. Occasional travel within the local or regional setting may be required.

Competition and Practice Management

Aid the Executive Director in facilitating team practices and competitions across various titles, and ensure seamless registration, scheduling, and execution of national and conference league matches. Ensure student-athlete safety and welfare during practices and competitions. Occasionally assist with event management and team travel to competitions.

Percentage Of Time

40

Content Development

Provide set up and delivery of digital assets such as social media graphics, motion graphics/assets for livestream production, livestream operation, and sponsor deliverables.

Percentage Of Time

40

Student-Athlete Recruitment

Aid the Executive Director, as needed, in the recruitment of prospective student-athletes, including on-campus visits, occasional off-campus events and on-going dialogue that drives enrollment.

Percentage Of Time

20

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have an earned Bachelors degree?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have leadership experience in eSports as a coach, participant or related role?

  (Open Ended Question)

• This is a on site position. Do you have the ability to be in person?
  • Yes
  • No
• Will you now or at any point in the future require employment visa sponsorship (e.g., H-1B) to legally work in the United States?
  • Yes
  • No