<p>50% Primary coordination and oversight of varsity programs on campus: Support the individual esports teams including but not limited to creating relationships with student esports athletes and teams and implementing new initiatives. Assist esports leadership and participants in the fundraising and budgeting for esports teams. Provide program oversight and effective management of student assistants in programs by coordinating the development of policies, procedures, and guidelines. Assist in maintaining overall game and practice schedules for each team and with facility needs for team. Resolve conflict among student participants. Plan and coordinate training, teambuilding and learning experiences specifically designed for varsity members. Oversee tracking of attendance at games, practices, and meetings. Plan and implement strategies for recruitment of students for varsity team selection on campus. This includes working with current UA students, potential transfer students and students in the high school portal.</p> <p>20% Member of the esports Leadership Team: Provide support in the development, planning, direction, and coordination of comprehensive university esports programs, including, but not limited to: intramural esports, club esports, gaming club management, & recreational gaming; communicate effectively with others; demonstrate flexibility within the position assignments as needed. Assist in the recruitment of students to participate in Club Esports including participation in Admissions and Orientation activities. Facilitate pathways for academic and professional success for students in club programs. Assist in the preparation and maintenance of esports venues. Oversee management of an organized space for equipment and uniforms, implement system for assigned equipment and uniforms and maintain accurate inventories.</p> <p>15% External outreach/coordination for varsity programs specifically for general recruitment for The University of Akron: Facilitate communication between high school coaches, the esports director, and the admissions office at Akron. Ensure compliance with league rules and bylaws. Collaborate with community partners to promote involvement with various varsity activities both on and off campus.</p> <p>10% Oversee, monitor, set expectations and engage in professional development for professional assistant coaching staff.</p> <p>5% Other duties as assigned.</p> <p>Additional Position Information:</p> <p>Previous experience working in esports is preferred. Experience that demonstrates an ability to organize, work in a team environment, motivate and guide a college eSports club program required. Familiarity with the rules and intricacies of the most widely played competitive games in the esports field is required. Experience in higher education administration, including working with students, organizing events and managing venues, and developing leadership skills is preferred. Firm commitment to a student-centered culture and the academic success of students is required. Experience maintaining both software and hardware equipment associated with esports preferred. Experience monitoring budgets required. Excellent verbal and written communication skills required. Ideal candidate will be able to assist with student-player recruitment, acquisition of sponsorships, and fundraising. Strong motivational skills, public relation skills and marketing capabilities preferred.</p> <p>Education:</p> <p>Requires a relevant Bachelor's Degree. Master's Degree Preferred.</p> <p>Licenses/Certifications/Requirements:</p> <p>Requires a valid drivers license</p> <p>Experience:</p> <p>Previous experience working in esports is preferred. Experience that demonstrates an ability to organize, work in a team environment, motivate and guide a college eSports club program required. Familiarity with the rules and intricacies of the most widely played competitive games in the esports field is required. Experience in higher education administration, including working with students, organizing events and managing venues, and developing leadership skills is preferred. Firm commitment to a student-centered culture and the academic success of students is required. Experience maintaining both software and hardware equipment associated with esports preferred. Experience monitoring budgets required. Excellent verbal and written communication skills required. Ideal candidate will be able to assist with student-player recruitment, acquisition of sponsorships, and fundraising. Strong motivational skills, public relation skills and marketing capabilities preferred.</p> <p>Leadership: Responsible for the direct oversight and monitoring of the assistant coaching staff on campus. Responsible for directing and monitoring the work of student and/or volunteer workers for the program.</p> <p>The intent of this classification specification is to provide a representative summary of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. The University requires that all University employees whose assigned duties include some involvement with The University of Akron's intercollegiate athletics program, comply with all relevant NCAA Bylaws in performing their work.</p> <p>Physical Requirements:</p> <p>Light physical effort required involving stooping and bending; individual has limited discretion about walking, standing, etc.; occasionally lifting of lightweight objects (up to 25 lbs.).</p> <p>Working Conditions:</p> <p>Standard on-site working environment with possible minor inconveniences due to occasional noise, crowded working conditions and/or minor heating/cooling or ventilation problems. Near continuous use (>70% of the time) of a video display terminal.</p> <p>Compensation: The compensation for this position is commensurate with experience.</p> <p>Application Deadline: Review of applicants will begin on May 19, 2025.</p> <p>Application Instructions: In order to be considered for this position, please complete</p> <p>the online application and attach your resume</p> <p>FLSA Status (exempt/nonexempt):</p> <p>United States of America (Exempt)</p> <p>Union Affiliation (if applicable):</p> <p>For assistance with your application or attachments, please contact the Human Resources representative listed:</p> <p>Sena Jodoin</p> <p>Email:</p> <p>sjodoin@uakron.edu</p> <p><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>____</strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></p> <p>Background Check Statement</p> <p>The University of Akron is committed to providing a safe environment for all students and employees. The University endeavors to protect the health, welfare and safety of all students, employees and visitors on our campus. As such, all offers of employment with The University of Akron are contingent upon verification of credentials, and satisfactory completion of a criminal background check. Some positions may require additional credit investigation and a pre-employment driving record search.</p> <p>Non-Discrimination Statement</p> <p>The University of Akron is an Equal Education and Employment Institution. View our Non-Discrimination Statement for more information. Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.</p> <p>State of Residence Statement</p> <p>It is the expectation of the University of Akron that all work performed as an employee of the University will be performed in Ohio.</p>