Esports Coordinator

DeSales University
  • Pennsylvania
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    Job Description

     
     

    ESPORTS COORDINATOR 

    OVERVIEW: 
    DeSales University, in Center Valley, Pennsylvania, is a Catholic, private, coeducational, four-year liberal arts university. Founded by the Oblates of Saint Francis de Sales in 1964, the 550-acre suburban campus is located about 50 miles north of Philadelphia and 90 miles southwest of New York City. A total enrollment of nearly 3,000 includes undergraduate day, evening, and graduate students. DeSales has approximately 130 full-time faculty members and offers 50 bachelor's degrees, 14 graduate programs, and a number of certificates in a wide range of disciplines.

    In 2024, the University transitioned to a new academic structure featuring a four-college/school model, which includes the Kathleen Waterbury and J.B. Reilly School of Business; a College of Arts, Education, and Humanities with a School of Education and a School of Performing Arts; a College of Sciences; and a College of Healthcare Professions with a designated School of Nursing. For further information, visit www.desales.edu. EOE

    POSITION SUMMARY: 
    The Esports Coordinator oversees the daily operations including facility management. The Coordinator will also organize the competitive calendar including managing the remote coaching staff and competitive players. It is imperative that the Coordinator foster an inclusive gaming community on campus to recruit and retain players but also engage the general student population. The Esports Coordinator works with the Varsity Esports Program Director, Vice President of Student Life and the Director of Undergraduate Admissions to ensure that measurable goals are achieved each academic year. 

    QUALIFICATIONS: 
    • Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree preferred
    • Required at least 2 years experience in managing a collegiate or high school varsity esports (time spent as a player is useful, but not inclusive of the 2 years experience)
    • Prefer at least 2 years experience in recruitment
    • Must be able to work both independently and as part of a team
    • Familiarity with gameplay in game and in varsity competition (especially through NACE) in the following titles: League of Legends, Overwatch, VALORANT, Rocket League, and Chess (other titles are helpful for potential growth)
    • Social media marketing and management especially Twitch, X, Instagram, Discord, and YouTube. TikTok, YouTube and other social media platforms a plus
    • Basic technology skills required: Microsoft office/Google Suite, Windows; preference given to additional technology skills in or demonstrated willingness to learn: Adobe Creative Cloud or Canva, Streamlabs/OBS
    • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
    • Highly organized
    • Sensitive to issues of ethnicity, disability and diversity
    • Dedicated to the mission of a small, Catholic, liberal arts institution

    DeSales University is an EEO employer - M/F/Vets/Disabled
    Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. DeSales University is unable to sponsor any employment visas at this time.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationPennsylvania
    Websitehttps://www.desales.edu

    Skills

    • Adobe Creative Suiteunmatched
    • Calendar Managementunmatched
    • Cloud Computingunmatched
    • Coachingunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Diversityunmatched
    • Facilities Managementunmatched
    • Gamingunmatched
    • Healthcareunmatched
    • Interpersonal Skillsunmatched
    • Microsoft Officeunmatched
    • Microsoft Windows Operating Systemunmatched
    • Nursingunmatched
    • Operationsunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • People Managementunmatched
    • Salesunmatched
    • Secondary Schoolunmatched
    • Social Mediaunmatched
    • Social Media Marketingunmatched
    • YouTubeunmatched

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