Assistant Director of Digital Media, Esports

Roosevelt University; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; 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 and managing practices, livestreams, and social content. This part-time, on-site role focuses on scheduling, recruitment support, and event coordination.

The position rules emphasize compliance with institutional and competition rules, collaboration with students and staff, and professional communication across media platforms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Esports experience

Communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Judgment and discretion

Professional demeanor

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Assistant Director of Digital Media, Esports

Position Title Assistant Director of Digital Media, Esports

Category

Category Administrative

Position Number

Posting Number

Posting Number S0001404

Location

Location Chicago

Open Date

Open Date 10/02/2026

Close Date

Open Until Filled? Yes

Job Type

Job Type Part-Time

Working Hours

Position Summary

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

Years of Experience Required 0-2

Required Education

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.

Essential Job Functions

Duty and Responsibility

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

Percentage Of Time 40

Duty and Responsibility

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

Percentage Of Time 40

Duty and Responsibility

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

Percentage Of Time 20