Executive Director, eSports

The Executive Director, eSports will provide oversight and management of all aspects of the eSports program at Roosevelt University.

Responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to :

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• Recruiting of prospective students to meet enrollment goals
• Team assessment and management
• Budget maintenance
• Equipment procurement
• Scheduling and travel
• Event operations
• Community outreach
• Engaging with student-athletes to aid in their academic success, retention, and eventual graduation from the University

Position will oversee team head coaches and assistant coaches, as appropriate, as well as any potential student employees.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required :

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Leadership experience in eSports as a coach, participant, or related role
• Excellent organizational, communication (written and verbal), interpersonal skills, and attention to detail
• Capacity to work effectively with a variety of constituencies, including department leadership, students, parents, staff, and faculty
• Ability to exercise considerable judgment and discretion in establishing and maintaining good working relationships
• Ability to demonstrate a commitment to service excellence by embodying Roosevelt’s core values, mission, and vision in every aspect of the role working with students, faculty, staff, and visitors
• A positive and professional demeanor is a must
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, and Outlook

Years of Experience Required : 3-5 years

Required Education : Bachelor's Degree

Preferred Qualifications :

• Prior recruiting experience at the college level
• Experience in budget management
• Event management and operations experience

Equipment Operated : Basic office equipment (desktop computer, copier / multi-function device, fax, and telephone)

Working Conditions : Normal climate-controlled office environment is provided. Job is largely sedentary, but there is a need to move about the office and buildings frequently.

Occasional bending, stooping, lifting, pushing, and / or pulling is required (typically less than 10 pounds of weight or pressure).

Regular use of desktop computer is required, calling for frequent hand / wrist movement and repetition. Moderate level of stress.

Occasional travel within the local or regional setting may be required.

Essential Job Functions :

Duty and Responsibility : Program Management

Develop the annual operating budget for the program. Manage the operating budget over the course of the year following all institutional guides for purchasing and reimbursement.

Create annual competition schedule. Organize all team on-campus events and logistics for travel to off-campus competitions.

Order, inventory, and distribute necessary equipment and uniforms for team training sessions and competitions. Ensure program is compliant with all department and associated governing board policy guidelines.

Manage staff of team head coaches, assistant coaches, volunteers, and student workers as assigned.

Percentage Of Time : 35%

Duty and Responsibility : Student-Athlete Recruitment

Build relationships with local, regional, and national high school, junior college, and club programs and coaches to help in identifying prospective student-athletes to meet enrollment goals.

Travel to engage in prospective student fairs, interest forums, and evaluate prospective student-athletes at competitions, as appropriate.

Facilitate campus visits for prospective students and develop ongoing dialogue that leads to their eventual enrollment.

Percentage Of Time : 30%

Duty and Responsibility : Student-Athlete Engagement

Oversee the academic progress of student-athletes within the program. Assist students with issues that can be barriers to retention and eventual graduation.

Develop programming that builds character in areas outside of the athletic arena to provide a well-rounded college experience.

Percentage Of Time : 20%

Duty and Responsibility : Community Engagement

Build relationships with both internal and external constituencies to support enrollment initiatives, aid in student success, and increase knowledge of eSports more broadly.

Work with departments across campus, as assigned, to engage eSports with other academic and student life initiatives.

Percentage Of Time : 15%

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