"Esports Coordinator"

Esports Coordinator

Job #: 042428

Location: Syracuse, NY

Pay Range: $18.75 - $21.45 Per Hour

Hours: Standard University business hours 8:30am - 5:00pm (academic year) 8:00am - 4:30pm (summer). Variable work schedule. Evening and weekend work required. Hours may vary based on operational needs.

Job Type: Full Time

Job Description:

The Esports Coordinator reports to the Assistant Director for Esports and assists with the daily operations of recreational esports facilities, programs, special events, and supervision of student staff. This position will hire, train, supervise, and develop student staff. This position will provide a diverse array of esports programming that will attract participation from a broad spectrum of students.

This position will assist in large scale programs and special events which may include esports tournaments and weekend and late-night programming. This position will support the esports club and assist with the expansion of esports on campus. This position works cooperatively within the Student Experience Division, campus departments, and student organizations to facilitate esports activities and programming. Evening and weekend work required. Hours may vary based on operational needs.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelors degree in recreation, sports management, higher education, student affairs, or related field preferred.
• Relevant experience in collegiate esports gaming.
• Variable work schedule.
• Evening and weekend work required.

Skills and Knowledge:

Relevant experience in collegiate esports gaming.

Responsibilities:

• Supervise and monitor the esports on campus facilities.
• Oversee and ensure esports streaming channels comply with policies and procedures.
• Assist with hiring, training, scheduling, payroll, and evaluation of student staff.
• Assist with the development, supervision, evaluation, and execution of recreational and competitive esports programming including open recreation gaming, special events, leagues, and tournament play.
• Collaborate across division and campus to increase and diversify participation.
• Assist with the development and evaluation of all operating policies and procedures for esports facilities and programs.
• Assist with maintaining and updating equipment.
• Work closely with esports staff to create a strategy to expand esports participation.
• Assist with collecting data relating to esports programming, participation, satisfaction, and learning.
• Use best practices and a forward-thinking approach that anticipates future trends, challenges, and priorities.

About Syracuse University:

Syracuse University is a private, international research university with distinctive academics, diversely unique offerings, and an undeniable spirit. Located in the geographic heart of New York State, with a global footprint, and over 150 years of history, Syracuse University offers a quintessential college experience.

The scope of Syracuse University is a testament to its strengths: a pioneering history dating back to 1870; a choice of more than 200 majors, 100 minors, and 200 advanced degree programs offered across the Universitys 13 schools and colleges; over 15,000 undergraduates and over 6,000 graduate students; more than a quarter of a million alumni in 160 countries; and a student population from all 50 U.S. states and 123 countries. For more information, please visit http://www.syracuse.edu.

To apply, visit https://www.sujobopps.com/postings/111751