(Casual Hire) Program Support (eSports Tournament Organizer)

(Casual Hire) Program Support (eSports Tournament Organizer)

Salary

See Position Description

Location

UH Manoa, Honolulu, HI

Job Type

Full-Time Temporary

Job Number

2026-02128

Department

Information Technology Services System

Division

Office of the VP for Information Technology and Chief Information Officer

Opening Date

10/06/2026

Closing Date

10/7/2026 11:59 PM Hawaii

Position Number:

• Casual Hire

Description

Applicants seeking short-term or part-time work with the University of Hawai'i may apply for Casual Hire appointments, which include administrative, professional, and technical (APT) or instructional-type positions. Because of the temporary nature of these appointments, Casual Hire employees are not eligible for most benefits provided to regular Board of Regents or Civil Service employees. Casual Hire appointments may last for up to 89 days for full-time employees, and up to 1 calendar year for part-time employees.

Title: Program Support (Tournament Organizer)

Hiring Unit: Information Technology Services ESports

Location: UH System Offices, Manoa Campus

Date Posted: October 6, 2026

Closing Date: October 7, 2026

Salary: $25.00/hour up to 40 hours/week

Full Time/Part Time: Full Time

Temporary/Permanent: Temporary

DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES (NOTE: *denotes Essential Functions):

• *Serves as a member of the UH eSports team which oversees, manages and maintains the UH eSports programs and events.
• *Serves as the Tournament Organizer (TO) for an upcoming Valorant events, including monitoring and managing event operations to ensure the competition runs smoothly from start to finish.
• *Assists with building rulebooks, structuring match formats (e.g. Swiss, single, or double elimination), managing schedules, and drafting lobby instructions to keep team aligned.
• *Provides continuous oversight during tournament event, including tracking real-time scores, managing brackets, resolving dispute scenarios quickly and effectively, and drafting clear announcement for players and viewers
• *Assists with delivering high-quality broadcast of event to the larger community
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Possession of a High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent and 1 year of experience in eSports.
• Functional knowledge of esports tournament operations, including tournament formats, brackets, rules, scheduling, match procedures, and competitive event workflows.
• Demonstrated experience with competitive gaming and esports environments, preferably including familiarity with VALORANT or similar team-based competitive games.
• Functional knowledge of tournament rules and procedures, including the ability to interpret and consistently apply rules, policies, and competition standards.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain tournament documentation, including rulebooks, match procedures, schedules, lobby instructions, and participant guidance.
• Demonstrated ability to organize and manage tournament brackets and match schedules, including Swiss, single-elimination, and double-elimination formats.
• Demonstrated ability to identify, assess, and resolve tournament-related issues and disputes in a timely, consistent, and professional manner.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate multiple matches, deadlines, participants, and operational requirements simultaneously.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with tournament staff, production personnel, players, teams, and other event stakeholders to support successful event execution.
• Ability to work a variable work schedule; and work outside normally scheduled work hours including day, night, weekend and/or holiday hours as directed.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous experience supporting esports programs or competitive gaming events within a higher education environment.

TO APPLY:

Click on the "Apply" button on the top right corner of the screen to complete an application and attached required documents.

Note: If you have not previously applied for a position using NeoGov, you will need to create an account.

Applicants must submit the following:

• Cover letter to the selection committee indicating interest in the position and how the minimum and desirable qualifications are met,
• Resume,
• The names and contact information (telephone number and email addresses) of at least three (3) professional references

Late or incomplete applications will not be considered. The application will be considered incomplete if any of the required documents/materials are not included or are unreadable.

Please redact references to social security numbers and birthdate on submitted documents.

Employment may be contingent on verification of credentials and other background information, including the completion of a criminal history check.

Inquiries:

(808) 956-9098, itsadmin@hawaii.edu

EEO, Clery Act, ADA

The University of Hawaii is an Equal Opportunity Institution and is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment, including on the basis of veteran and disability status. For more information, visit: https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/policies/

Employment is contingent on satisfying employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986; reference checks of previous employers; and for certain positions, criminal history record checks.

In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, annual campus crime statistics for the University of Hawaii may be viewed at: https://www.hawaii.edu/titleix/help/campus-security/, or a paper copy may be obtained upon request from the respective UH Campus Security or Administrative Services Office.

Accommodation Request: The University of Hawaii complies with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the EEO coordinator directly. Determination on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. For further information, please refer to the following link: https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/accommodation-request/

Employer University of Hawaii

Department Information Technology Services System Address 2520 Correa Road

Honolulu, Hawaii, 96822

Website http://workatuh.hawaii.edu