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Esports Coordinator

Employer
Husson University
Location
1 College Circle, Bangor, ME, ME
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Employment Type
Full Time
Institution Type
Four-Year Institution
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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.

Example of Duties

  • Responsible for recruiting and retaining students for the Esports program 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 enforcing Esports program 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 for Esports activities.
  • 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.
    • Qualifications

    Education:

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

  • 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.
    • Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities:

  • Strong ability and capacity to integrate advancing and developing technologies into the University’s collegiate level, Esports program.
  • 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.
    • Supplemental Information

    HUSSON UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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

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    Organization


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    Mission Statement:

    Husson University inspires and prepares students for professional careers in current and emerging fields within the context of an education informed by the sciences and humanities.

    The University
    Located in beautiful Bangor, Maine, Husson University is a small school that makes a big impact. With 3,400 undergraduate and graduate students and an average class size of 18, Husson University prides itself on being an institution where everyone focuses on the student. Our students are more than just a number here at Husson.

    We have a long-standing commitment to providing affordable and accessible education. Our faculty members are some of the leading experts in their fields. They include Fulbright scholars and numerous leaders of honorary and professional societies.

    Husson University dining hallWe have a strong focus on experiential learning. In fact, U.S. News & World Report ranked Husson as one of the top 10 institutions in the country for student participation in internships. (2013 and 2014)

    Combined, these attributes have made Husson the “University of Choice” for professional careers in current and emerging fields where students succeed, experiential learning is championed and global understanding is promoted. All of our programs are designed to help students achieve career success. With 54 degree programs and 10 graduate professional programs to choose from, you’ll find Husson graduates in organizations devoted to business, information technology, criminal justice, hospitality, education, healthcare, communications, pharmacy and much more.

    Our warm, welcoming campus community is part of Maine’s third largest city. Bangor is located along the banks of the Penobscot River and is part of the Maine Highlands. It offers local residents the perfect balance of arts, culture, shopping, dining, and entertainment, in a town with one of the lowest urban crime rates in America. Husson is easy to access from I-95 and Bangor International Airport.

    And if you love the great outdoors, Husson offers you four seasons of adventure. Acadia National Park, Baxter State Park, Moosehead Lake Region, and the Camden Hills area are all just a short drive away. Everything from a relaxing day at the beach, to a thrill-packed mountain bike ride in fall foliage, to world-class skiing, is within reach.Husson University dining hall

    If career growth and quality of life are important to you, and if you have a passion for educating the next generation of leaders by transforming students’ lives, then we invite you to learn more about Husson University.

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