Esports Program Assistant, Part-Time

Kennesaw State University; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 17,047 - 24,280; Part time

Job summary

Kennesaw State University is seeking a driven Esports Program Assistant to help facilitate events, broadcasts, and program offerings on campus and online.

The role supports broadcast/production of streams, content creation for Discord and social platforms, and coordination of virtual and in-person esports events while providing strong customer service to students and staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Six (6) months of relevant customer service work experience or at least one (1) year of student employment experience with a focus on Esports.
• Undergraduate degree from an accredited institution in a related field (preferred).
• Previous experience in higher education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates the broadcast and production of Esports Program streams, promotions, and other marketing material.
• Assists in the development of promotional and program content for use with Discord, social media, and other platforms.
• Assists in the facilitation of virtual and in-person esports events and informational opportunities.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Communication

Time management

Project management

Presentation

Attention to detail

Customer service

Education

High school diploma

Tools

OBS

vMix

DAW

Adobe Suite

MixerProFXv3

StreamDeck

Job description

About Us

Are you ready to transform lives through academic excellence, innovative research, strong community partnerships and economic opportunity? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With growing enrollment and global reach, we continue to expand our institutional influence and prominence beyond the state of Georgia. We offer more than 190 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to empower over 50,000 students to become thought leaders, lifelong learners, and informed global citizens. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics draw students from throughout the region and from more than 100 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, rich benefits, and values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability make us an employer of choice. We are part of the University System of Georgia. We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University in our vision. Come Take Flight at KSU!

Are you ready to transform lives through academic excellence, innovative research, strong community partnerships and economic opportunity? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With growing enrollment and global reach, we continue to expand our institutional influence and prominence beyond the state of Georgia. We offer more than 190 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to empower over 50,000 students to become thought leaders, lifelong learners, and informed global citizens. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics draw students from throughout the region and from more than 100 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, rich benefits, and values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability make us an employer of choice. We are part of the University System of Georgia. We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University in our vision. Come Take Flight at KSU!

Location

(Primary Location for Job Responsibilities) Our Marietta campus is located at 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060. Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144.

Job Summary

Assist in the facilitation of events, broadcasts, and other offerings of the Esports Program at Kennesaw State University.

Responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Facilitates the broadcast and production of Esports Program streams, promotions, and other marketing material
• Assists in the development of promotional and program content for use with Discord, social media, and other platforms
• Assists in the facilitation of virtual and in-person esports events and informational opportunities

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent

Required Experience

Six (6) months of relevant customer service work experience or at least one (1) year of student employment experience with a focus on Esports.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Educational Qualifications

Undergraduate degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field

Preferred Experience

Previous experience in higher education preferred

Proposed Salary

This position has a set pay rate of $15.00 per hour.

Abilities

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time, meeting assigned deadlines

KNOWLEDGE

• Experience in broadcast software (OBS, vMix, DAW)
• Experience in graphic design (Adobe Suite)
• Experience in broadcast hardware, specifically the MixerProFXv3
• Experience in streaming and podcast management (StreamDeck, transitions, etc.)
• Experience in Audio Signal Flow Management
• Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e., Microsoft Office suite)

Skills

• Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem-solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management, and presentation skills
• Strong attention to detail and follow-up skills
• Strong customer service skills and phone and e‑mail etiquette

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSU community.

For additional information on this policy, or to file a complaint under the provisions of this policy, students, employees, applicants for employment or admission or other third parties should contact the Office of Institutional Equity at English Building, Suite 225, [e-mail].

Other Information

• This is not a supervisory position.
• This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
• This position will not be required to drive.
• This role is not considered a position of trust.
• This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
• This position may travel 1% - 24% of the time
• This position does not require security clearance.

Background Check

• Standard Enhanced

Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants for positions of trust with screening results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility

All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process. Some positions may require additional job-based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, pre-employment drug screening and/or verification of academic credentials.

https://www.usg.edu/hr/assets/hr/hrap_manual/HRAP_Background_Investigation_Employment.pdf