Position Information: DescriptionThe University of North Dakota is looking to hire a part-time Esports Coach. This position will serve two major purposes:

1) To expand the equity of the program by helping to develop and carry out recruitment activities related to North Dakota Varsity eSports at UND; and

2) To increase support, engagement, retention, and competitive success of the program through leadership of varsity eSports members within competition, practice, organization, and administration directly related to competitive rosters.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Recruitment and Outreach
  • Lead recruitment efforts for UND’s varsity eSports rosters through multiple approved methods
  • Maintain steady outreach to potential candidates for competitive eSports rosters
  • Retain recruitment data and analytics within designated tracking systems
  • Assist in the creation and execution of recruitment pipelines, events, marketing, and contacts
• Varsity Roster Development, Coaching, and Management
  • Assist in management of varsity membership, schedules, practices, and competitions
  • Development of new varsity rosters and student opportunities within the program
  • Lead overall coaching activities for the program, and lead focused coaching in at least one varsity title ( League of Legends, Rocket League, Valorant, R6 Siege, SSBU )
  • Retain data and analytics related to varsity students, competitive records, and other metrics deemed necessary
  • Assist in Social Media postings related to specific varsity rosters
• Administrative Support
  • Complete essential office management work, including fielding phone calls, responding efficiently to communications and requests for information, and organizing data
  • Attend and lead meetings as scheduled
  • Assist the eSports coordinator with various tasks as needed
  • Serve as a leader, and by extension, a public representative of the competitive eSports rosters at UND

Required Competencies

• Ability to communicate clearly in written and spoken language.
• Ability to form effective relationships with others via telephone or face-to-face visits.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse faculty, students, and staff from range of disciplines.
• Ability to work as member of a team.
• Strong technical understanding, of the gaming ecosystem including desktop, console, mobile, and virtual reality systems.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Work experience in a recruitment or admissions based role.
• Six (6) months of supervisory experience.
• Proficient in one or more of the following titles: League of Legends, SSBU, Rocket League, Valorant, R6 Siege.
• Successful completion of criminal history records check.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven success in an outside recruitment based role, preferably within the education industry.
• Proficiency in multiple esport titles.
• Experience working in a high school or collegiate environment.
• Experience assisting with the development and implementation of outreach activities.
• Experience as an officer in a club sports or similar environment.
• Six (6) month of experience coaching or in team management, especially within educational institutions.

Minimum Hiring Salary/Position Classification

$20,000 + commensurate with experience, Annual, Non-Exempt, Part-Time, Benefited

This position will be located on UND campus. 

Work Schedule/Start Date

Monday – Friday 2:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., but will work with Director as needs arise

Benefits

Includes single or family health care coverage (premiums paid for by the university), basic life insurance, EAP, retirement plan, tuition waiver, annual and sick leave. Optional benefits available: supplemental life, dental, vision, flexible spending account, supplemental retirement plans.

To Apply

For full consideration, all application materials must be fully submitted by 11:59PM on the closing date.

Additional Information

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All information listed in this position announcement will be used by Human Resources, the Hiring Department, and EO/Title IX for screening, interviewing and selection purposes.

Confidentiality of Application Materials

Pursuant to NDCC 44-04-18.27, applications and any records related to the applications that identify an applicant are confidential, except records related to the finalists of the position, which are open to the public after the search committee has identified the top three finalists who will be invited to campus.

EEO Statement

The University of North Dakota is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or other protected characteristic. Women, minorities, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and members of other underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply. Applicants are invited to provide information regarding their gender, race and/or ethnicity, veteran’s status and disability status as part of the application process. This information will remain confidential and separate from your application.

Veteran’s Preference

Veterans claiming preference must submit all proof of eligibility by the closing date. Proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 or NGB 22 and if claiming disabled status, a current letter of disability from the VA dated within the last 12 months.

Clery Statement

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the University of North Dakota publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. The report includes the university’s policies, procedures, and programs concerning safety and security, as well as three years’ of crime statistics for our campus. As a prospective employee, you are entitled to a copy of this report. The report and statistical data can be found online at UND.edu. You may also request a paper copy of the report from the UND Police Department located at 3851 Campus Road, Grand Forks, ND, 58202.