Coordinator, Esports

🇺🇸In-Person$50K–$57K/yr2h ago

Higher Ed Operations Program Management Student Success Operations Management Higher Education Event Management

Role Snapshot

The Esports Coordinator leads Old Dominion University's Esports program, managing day-to-day operations of varsity and junior varsity teams while building partnerships and attracting students to the program.

Key Responsibilities: Manage individual teams, recruit players and coaches, oversee student employees for arena operations and live streaming, and develop systems and guidelines governing daily program functions. Assist in long-range planning and implementation of programmatic strategies aligned with departmental mission.

Skills & Tools: Strong organizational and leadership abilities, program management experience, and excellent communication skills for building internal and external partnerships. Experience with esports operations, recruitment, and student employee management is essential.

Qualifications: Not specified in job description. Typically requires a bachelor's degree and prior experience in esports management, student programming, or a related field.

Location: In-Person

Compensation: $50K–$57K/yr

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Job Description

The Esports Coordinator’s chief objective is to lead the Esports program and manage the day-to-day operational activities of the varsity and junior varsity teams, including but not limited to; maintaining and managing individual teams, recruiting players and coaches, managing student employees for esports arena operations and live streaming broadcasts, building and maintaining connections with internal and external partners, creating relationships that will further the mission of department of Recreation & Wellness. This position is responsible for attracting current and future students to the Esports program and creating systems and guidelines to govern the daily functions of the program. This position assists in long range planning and implementation of programmatic strategies as it relates to the overall mission within the division.

Given the nature of the positions in Student & Campus Life to support student services and/or student-centered programs, the employee occupying this position may be required to work during a university closing. There may be occasions where the employee will be asked to work during university closings as directed by his or her supervisor. These instances may include working from a remote location (i.e. telework, etc.).

Salary range is $50,000-57,000.