Esports Coordinator

Husson University; Bangor (ME); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Husson University seeks a Coordinator of Esports to provide a strategic vision for our Esports program and support recruitment, engagement, persistence, and retention among students. The coordinator will educate the Husson community on how Esports integrates with academics, contributing to a competitive team and a positive gaming culture.

The role includes oversight of staff and operations, collaboration with Admissions and Student Life, and alignment with FERPA/Title IX and other policies.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Recruit and retain students for the Esports program in collaboration with Admissions, Student Life, Athletics, and academic programs.
• Supervise coaches, student employees, Game Leads, interns and/or graduate assistants.
• Coordinate practices and competition schedules via delegation to support staff; manage team travel when necessary.
• Collaborate on intramural opportunities and coordinate the team’s casting program.
• Develop camps, tournaments, and campus/community events with planning and recruitment oversight.
• Maintain Esports program and arena policies; ensure conduct aligns with the University needs and policies.
• Coordinate with IT for equipment purchasing and maintenance; support budgeting for Esports activities.

Skills

Esports program experience

Recruitment experience

Event management

Communication skills

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree preferred

Job 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.

• Responsible for recruiting and retaining students for theEsportsprogram 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 enforcingEsportsprogram 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 forEsportsactivities.
• 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.

Education:

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

Experience:

• Experience coaching or playing inEsportsprograms 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,Esportsprogram.
• 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.

HUSSON UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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

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