POSITION IDENTIFICATION
TITLE Coordinator, Plaster Student Union - eSports
CLASSIFICATION NUMBER 1964
GRADE 41
CLASSIFICATION Exempt
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR Assistant Director – Facilities & Operations, Plaster Student Union
GENERAL FUNCTION
The Coordinator, Plaster Student Union – eSports provides comprehensive management of the eSports and Level 1 Games Center. The Coordinator, Plaster Student Union – eSports is responsible for managing the staff, equipment, and operations required to provide eSports and recreational operations. The Coordinator, Plaster Student Union – eSports supervises student employees, maintains all equipment, serves as administrator for the eSports software program, creates and facilitates leagues, tournaments, camps and other enterprises for the eSports and Games Center. The Coordinator, Plaster Student Union – eSports creates and manages opportunities for community usage of the eSports and Games Center space.
MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Education: A bachelor’s degree is required. A Master’s Degree in College Student Personnel, Electronic Arts, or other related field is preferred. An equivalent combination of years of experience and education may be considered for substitution of educational requirements.
Experience: At least one year of experience in management or operations of retail space, advising student organizations, or playing competitive eSports games is required. Excellent organizational, written, verbal communication, presentation, interpersonal skills, knowledge of and/or experience competitively playing various esports games, and computer literacy are required. The ability to develop knowledge of, respect for, and skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds is required. Supervision and program coordination experience is preferred.
Other: The scope of the position frequently requires attendance at evening and/or weekend activities, meetings, seminars, and workshops.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Oversees the daily operations of the designated eSports space including routine and competitive play, facility reservations, club team play, camps, tournaments, and other special events.
2. Hires, trains, supervises, and assesses performance of eSports attendant student employees.
3. Collaborates with campus departments and external sources to facilitate program improvements, academic integration, and promotes community involvement.
4. Serves as a resource for the eSports Club Team, assisting regularly with team play, coaching, tournament planning, event management, and equipment upkeep.
5. Stays up to date on emerging industry equipment and playing techniques for all eSports that the university club and users of the space are engaged in to ensure excellent coaching and strategizing.
7. Maintains game and space inventory inclusive of PC games, equipment, and game licensing.
8. Ensures compliance with university and eSports program policies and procedures.
9. Assists with training for participants, university faculty/staff, and coaches.
10. Facilitates a work environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and development of skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds.
11. Remains competent and current through self-directed professional reading, developing professional contacts with colleagues, attending professional development courses, and attending training and/or courses required by the Assistant Director, Plaster Student Union – Facilities & Operations.
12. Supports the overall operation of the Plaster Student Union and contributes to the department's success by performing other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISION
The Coordinator, Plaster Student Union - eSports is supervised by the Assistant Director, Plaster Student Union – Facilities & Operations and directly supervises student employees.
OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES
MAY 2022
